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Reviewed July 12, 2023
A agent (Carlos) that signed my mother up for a policy that was less than quoted. Has refused to answer the phone to discuss the policy. So, we ended up cancelling. I also asked for quote, then ended up with a policy in the mail. I never gave any checking account information...so, now I am wondering how did they even get this information. I DO NOT TRUST THEM...AND STILL HAVE NOT HEARD FROM THIS COMPANY...YET. BAD BUSINESS!!!
Reviewed April 5, 2023
This company should not be trusted. We were sold a life policy for my wife. Salesman made a point of saying over and over “once we get the policy number email, the policy is in force”. We got the policy number while we were sitting there. Sadly, my wife passed a couple of weeks later. Mutual of Omaha refused to honor the policy Emer thought their own paperwork states “No waiting period“. If you get a policy from them I wouldn’t count on being able to collect on it.
Reviewed March 14, 2023
Say a online ad for life insurance, contacted them. They sent paperwork asking for the first months payment to start the account. Paid it,chose a quarterly payment. Within days I get a bill for the first quarter? Paid it called and asked that I hoped the last quarterly payment was only going to be for 2 months since there are only 12 months in a year. She was going to check on it & get back to me (never happened). I emailed them, the answer I got was scam in progress. (This first initial payment (called the first monthly payment on paperwork). This is to start your policy and not included with normal quarterly premium payments (What???). It was stated a the first monthly payment. So I have to pay 13 months the first year for only 12 months of coverage? Don't buy from them ever!!!
Reviewed Feb. 15, 2023
I took out a whole life ins policy 20 yrs ago and was told by agent if I lived till I was fully vested I could cash it in for face value. Well I am fully vested. I have paid in the entire amount of my policy. I called to cash it in and was told I would only get 1/3 if what I paid. I would have to live to be 100 to get full amt. Be aware. They lie.
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Reviewed Sept. 13, 2022
Today I received a bill from Mutual of Omaha. I pay quarterly for my life insurance. Today is September 13th. I just received a bill for August 24th that I know I paid. This has happened to me twice. I do not pay them by check. I pay them by money order. I had the money order here. They still didn't List It, because the error couldn't possibly be their fault. I dropped them today. I now have a different Insurance Company that is local and I can pay in person. They received a payment from me in mid July. They told me this was from the May billing statement. I told them that could not be possible because that would have been well over the grace period And I would have been canceled.
I tried to explain to them that payment was for the bill that I just received today but they said no. They hold all the cards, but I'm not going to deal with this and I'm not going to pay premiums twice. Because I paid them by money order instead of check and it will not fit on the next page as a receipt I can tell you it was paid by Western Union money order **.
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2022
My mother-in-law signed a life insurance policy in 2021. COVID was raging and by June of 2021 my mother-in-law got sick with Pneumonia and was hospitalized. By December of 2021 she died from COVID. All medical records which encompassed 5,000 pages were sent to Mutual of Omaha and 9 months later they denied the claim. When my wife called to ask why she was told that her mother lost 19lbs and that because it wasn't reported to Mutual of Omaha they had the right to deny her claim.
Why would we arbitrarily call Mutual of Omaha to say by the way mom just lost 19 lbs. She was in a hospital for months and then transferred to a nursing home and then back to the hospital because she required constant care. Why Mutual of Omaha is allowed to stay in business I don't understand after reading other reviews similarly. This is a travesty and my wife hasn't been able to grieve and nine months later her worst fear has happened. Please think before choosing this company.
Updated review: Aug. 4, 2022
Thank You Mutual of Omaha! Physicians Mutual Dental has informed me of my mistake. You are a Fine Company serving the Life Insurance Needs of USA Citizens and Expats as well.
Original Review: Aug. 2, 2022
As of 02 August 2022 my attempt to resolve overdraft autopay monthly policy payments as of 07 May 2022 Policy 'Not in Force' date is still being billed after 5 requests to cancel my personal dental online policy (no policy#).
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Reviewed April 27, 2022
After being with my husband for 44 years, we were out celebrating our 45th anniversary. Came home and he had a massive heart attack January 31st at 12:05am of this year 2022. You talk about deviations, no words can explain. I was lost and still am yet to this day. Unfortunately the grief and pain will never go away. I called Mutual of Omaha because that’s who the life insurance was purchased through and I thought thought this would take away some of the relief for myself and children after the service for his burial was 9,453.00. Well lo and behold I was told he passed 30 days before the 2 year mark and that the policy is contestable.
I was devastated and had to get down on my knees and just surrender my soul to God and just lean solely on him to make it through. Here it is going into May. I have still heard nothing from this insurance company, not a sorry for your loss’ status on claim or nothing and I call every day. All I get is it’s in review, it’s in review yet they had no problem drafting my account every month on time for my premium payments. I am at the point of filing a complaint with the insurance commissioner because I am really beginning to believe that this company is fraudulent.
Reviewed April 26, 2022
I had a John Wayne cancer policy. I had a skin body that was not 100% conclusive of squamous cell cancer. I was paid and then my policy was cancelled by the company. I did review all my emails and there was no email or letter sent in the mail, as they claim. I did not have cancer after the second biopsy, and I called 4/2022 to make some changes to find out it was no longer in effect. The person who took my call, Brittany told me she was sorry I was having financial problems, as I should have known my bank did not take out the money. My other 2 policies were being paid. So I cancelled them both. I will say find another company.
Reviewed April 5, 2022
Read the fine print. Apparently my cancer didn't qualify as a sickness and because I reached retirement age that also disqualified me. I was off work over a year then I reached the age of retirement. And be prepared fill out a 16 page claim form.
Reviewed March 10, 2022
We had gotten my mom life insurance just to help her daughter with the final expenses. The policy is only for 5,000 and since it was under two years they want every detail. I understand this but my mother passed away from covid. Pretty hard to have that as one of the qualifying questions. Dr has sent them the info that they requested and now they want more specific information. She had cancer and had been clear for several like 6 years. They want more information now. The doctor completely says that her cancer was done for many years before she got her policy and he will not give any more information because of privacy issues he says. I just want to pay back the person I borrowed money from to have her cremated. But they say they can't pay me till they have more information. FOR what? information that she died of covid. Scammers.
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Reviewed Jan. 31, 2022
After paying into a life insurance plan for my daughter for over 25 years, we noticed we never received our bill that is due quarterly, call and spoke to a representative and she said she doesn’t understand why a bill wasn’t sent out. She stated she would expedite a bill. That was a week ago. I guess Mutual of Omaha doesn’t want to cover her so they stop sending bills so policy will lapse! Lost all that money.
Reviewed Dec. 7, 2021
My father passed 4 months ago on 07/07/2021. Every time I try to reach someone it is a struggle. I've been trying to take care of my mother and I on my own who had a stroke but they take forever. If you see this my policy # is ** and have sent you the death certificate again and again. It's seriously frustrating to deal with all this. I'll change my review when you get to it.
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Reviewed Dec. 1, 2021
They scammed us over a missed 45.00 payment as my dad was dying in the hospital, and took $2600 dollars from a 5k policy that I needed to put my dad to rest! How you CEO sleeps at night! Disgusting organization.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2021
This policy has Accelerated Benefits. I am the policy owner and my elderly mother was injured and needed a knee replacement. Her Doctor clearly stated that my mother has a Chronic Illness Condition & she requires help in 4 areas; Toileting, Transferring, Bathing & Continence which meet the criteria that Mutual of Omaha requires. Yet, despite this, M.o.O. denied our claim in a letter dated Aug 20. On or about Aug 31st, upon receipt of that letter, I called to get an explanation which did not sound valid. I then followed up with an email stating that we want to dispute the decision and move to the next level. The Rep said she will forward to a 3rd party for review.
On Sept 10,2021, we forwarded another letter from our Physician's assistant who clearly explained the situation and clarified the issue at hand. In the letter, she makes it clear that appliances were ordered but Mom’s medical insurance denied it. Therefore she needs substantial assistance from me in those 4 areas listed. So here we sit with a valid class m that they denied. Even my insurance rep stated she was shocked because she’s seen these cases get approved. I honestly feel that their true reason is because we had not owned the policy that long. My final honest opinion is to avoid buying a policy from them because if you hadn’t owned it that long they will make up reasons to deny your claim.
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2021
I bought life insurance about 25 years ago and every month they deduct automatically from my bank account. I called my agent over ten years ago and she had passed away and now I am asking if they can send me records of my life insurance because I lost all my paperwork during the flood. They said they were gonna send me copies and they never have till this day. I requested many times more for copies and they have not responded. Last week I spoke to an agent at the main office and she stated she will send it over and still waiting. I have no answers from them. I called again and spoke with another agent and they stated my policy will expire in four years and they said if I don’t die in four years my life insurance will be cancelled and all the money they took out will be lost.
According to them, I need to die within four years so my kids can collect my insurance money or another option was to send a new agent and start another policy that will cost me 100x more than what I am paying now because of my age. This is ridiculous and theft because they hiding my documents and for some reason do not want to release anything to me. To me this is the worst company! Never deal with this and I mentioned to the agent they are a bunch of thieves. Does anyone know anyone who has gone through this and please advise what I can do. When I signed the first day with the agent, she said I will have life insurance policy forever and maybe in 10 - 20 years I can borrow my own money, and now they say I no longer have that.
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Reviewed Sept. 7, 2021
My father passed on April 27, 2021. Today is September 7, 2021 and still no payout of his term policy. The claim was filed about 1 week after he passed. The communication is terrible with this company. We last reached out 3 weeks ago to find out they were waiting on information from a Doctor that we were able to get done with one phone call. At that point we were told it is under review, yet 3 weeks later, still nothing. This company does not have your family's best interest in mind. We still don't know if they will actually payout the policy. There are much better companies out there.
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Reviewed Sept. 1, 2021
Updated on 03/01/2022: My husband died on 9/5/2020. For a year and a half they sent me “research” documents. Finally they decided to not pay because my husband got a reckless driving ticket in 2016! I hired an attorney and today they tried to offer me 10,000 on a 300,000 policy! The nerve. KEEP LOOKING FOR A DIFFERENT COMPANY. THIS IS A SCAM COMPANY.
Original Review: A YEAR ago during the pandemic my beloved passed away. He left behind two children. It took a YEAR for then to research and try to find a reason not to pay out the insurance claim. In the end they denied paying us for a question WE DID NOT FILL OUT. Our agent was given a subpoena to answer UNDER OATH that he filled out the questions. We have had to go through so much as he was the main source of income for his kids' survival. The end result is that they have shady underwriting and practices where we found out MANY policies are not honored. Do NOT choose this for your family. We also thought we were working with the best based on reviews and etc. This is not our experience and they were not communicative other than one layer a month for an entire year about this “investigation”. Truly another issue with our system and how it is set up to take from us and not be any peace of mind when death did happen.
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2021
30 yrs ago took out whole life insurance thinking we have nothing to worry about, now 30 yrs later hubby turned 66. They say we have universal insurance and in order to keep need to pay higher premium. On social security how can people afford it. How many other people did this sales rep do this to. Nothing liked being robbed of your of your security.
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Reviewed July 30, 2021
My father passed away in January 2021 and he had his insurance policy for 1 year and 11 months. They denied the life insurance claim. My father was diagnosed with cancer the last 2 months of his life. The insurance company had me get all this information to just deny the claim. The claim started in February and it's July 2021 and they just denied it. The worst company ever a bunch of liars that don't pay love ones claim. Don't do business with this company
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Reviewed May 3, 2021
Refinance was a joke. Two months later and still having issues closing. I withdrew my application to go with another company and they say that they denied my loan due to issues with my well. I was not declined. Never have I ever had so many issues with a refinance.
Reviewed March 11, 2021
I was paired with Mutual of Omaha through Costco's mortgage program. The agent I was assigned to presented me with a very attractive offer for a refinance on my mortgage. After getting my application in, this agent ignored me on many different occasions. He even went on vacation for a week and did not have the decency to inform me, nor pass me onto a colleague who actually had time to work with me. Emails and phone calls were continuously ignored. All of this occurred during the time I was desperately trying to get a rate lock in, but his delays eventually caused me to lock in a higher mortgage rate with a lower lender credit two and a half weeks later.
I took my grievances to Costco and Mutual of Omaha, but they decided to do nothing for me other than a mediocre apology and a pathetic $500 refund, even though this horrible experience will end up costing me thousands of dollars over the life of my loan. Mutual of Omaha deserves zero stars or less for the experience I went through. I have no idea to this day why I was ignored... It was as though they were purposefully trying to delay my rate lock so that they didn't have to give me the offer that was originally presented to me.
Hi, Arun. Thank you for taking the time to provide a review. We take your concerns seriously and would like to look into this further. Please email your name, phone number and the best time to reach you to customerservice@mutualmortgage.com, and one of our customer care associates will be in touch.
Original Review: Feb. 16, 2021
Updated on 02/17/2021: Hello. I sent an email to customercare@mutualofomaha.com yesterday morning 2/16/21 regarding the issue below but, have not received a response. I will send another email today.
Original Review: Hello. I was contacted by my Agent, yesterday morning to sign a document that needed to be returned as soon as possible to finalize my approval for a 20 year term policy, with a face value of 300,000. He has been wonderful by the way as I am new to this process and needed some guidance. He says that I need to sign this document by 2/18. I am writing because I never received the policy to view in advance, or the medical results, or any other results relating to my classification rating.
Previous to the approval, I did as my Agent suggested, and went thru the medical exam which to my knowledge per my Agent it came back great. Also I have never been a tobacco user. Further I offered and forwarded additional medical information with genetic testing results. I am hoping to be reclassified with a lower monthly premium amount. It seems as though I am directed to pay for a 20 year term with a face value of $500,000 or more. Please advise. Thank you so much.
Hi, Janine. Thanks for taking the time to provide a review. Our Customer Care team is available to help by calling 1-800-775-6000 Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Fridays, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by email at customercare@mutualofomaha.com.
Reviewed Jan. 9, 2021
I’m very pleased with Mutual of Omaha’s ongoing efforts to educate their customers on what your insurance and financial wellness needs are. My agent regularly checks in on us at least twice a year, providing a free yearly financial advisor review also. Our insurance policies vary from whole life which earns return interest of no less than 4% yearly. I’m very confident and pleased that Mutual of Omaha is meeting our insurance needs with life, long term care, and retirement annuities investments.
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2020
I really wish I had time to change mortgage companies but unfortunately time is not on my side as I am coming up on the end of my lease. My house is done and has been done for two weeks now. The only thing that is holding me up from moving is this mortgage company. It appears they are dragging their feet and hiding behind emails. I reach out for an update and they always say they are “waiting” for something else from someone else. The last time they said that I personally reached out to who they were waiting on and got the information in 5 mins. At this point I’m doing their job for them. They gave my realtor a hard time when he wanted to speak with them and ask questions. This experience has been a nightmare. I don’t have a closing date, I don’t know the status. I so desperately want this all to be over with, I get anxiety just thinking about everything that I have been dealing with. I wish I knew this months ago.
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Reviewed Dec. 25, 2020
I took out my accidental death life insurance (not a whole life) over a decade ago to ensure my spouse an adequate income in my untimely death. Working with Mutual of Omaha I found a policy that provides me with the coverage I need for the price I can afford. They set me up with automatic payments from my bank account, so there's no chance that the policy would lapse if my spouse was delayed in submitting for benefits. Plus Mutual of Omaha notifies me by email in advance of taking payment every month, which assures me that all is in order.
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2020
Have this supplement 15 years. M of O just increased 35% now that I’m 80. This is how you could be rewarded for loyal 15 years to them. My policy now costs $460 per month and of course I’ll see doctors more but had many years of not a dime spent. And this is my reward.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020
Mutual of Omaha Mortgage division is a complete waste of time. Unprofessional and total liars. Do not waste your time with these jerks. 800+ score, more money in investments than the mortgage amount, and still denied by stupid so called mortgage professionals. Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere. These imbeciles at MOO do not return emails, phone calls, or text messages. All of their staff should be fired.
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Reviewed Aug. 20, 2020
I have a practical and effective insurance policy with great and affordable rates. Company has an excellent and easy to use website. The payment services it offers vary and you have choices on how to make payments. I am more than pleased with this company.
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2020
I first signed up for life insurance policies for my family (4) 18 years ago as well as my mother. We recently found out we were told completely total lies about the premiums. My mother’s premiums went up so high she could no longer afford them and by this happening I realized this would also happen to me. Complete lies! I went with a different agent this time to get better policies ( don’t know why I stuck with M of O) and it has been a nightmare. We are going on 4 months to get these new policies in effect. I have 0 confidence that if something happened to me that Mutual of Omaha would take care of my family.
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Reviewed July 28, 2020
My spouse and I signed up for 200,000 policies a year ago because we were told it was life insurance, found out today when I went on their website to change payment form that it was limited accident not life insurance. we have been paying a year on what we thought we would be able to pay our house off if something to one of us, only to find out we were scammed and would have gotten nothing unless one of us died in an accident. Stay away from this company. I have requested full refund of the premiums we have paid into the false insurance. See how it goes.
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Reviewed July 13, 2020
We were approached as a Costco member special deal while we were in the process of refinancing our current home. They beat our deal with another company so we have decided to go with them. Big mistake! The process was incredibly slow with very limited communication. It was dragged incredibly to the point when the 55 day lock had passed and the new deal had to be made. I would say it’s their loss to lose us. I would advise everyone who’s considering a mortgage and or refinancing to go with someone else to take care of it promptly as long as the rate is compatible.
Reviewed June 30, 2020
My son, who may have been a customer in the past, died in 2007 and still receives promotional mail from Mutual of Omaha.... I have contacted the company numerous times with no result.... I guess my son will live on forever, even though it is upsetting to get mail addressed to him on a periodic basis....
Hi, Perry. Thank you for taking the time to provide a review and please accept our apologies for the unwanted mail you have been receiving. Please email your son's name and mailing address to customercare@mutualofomaha.com, and we’ll have the mailings stopped.
Updated review: June 4, 2020
I was contacted by customer service and received a copy of the policy I requested. The issue has been resolved to my satisfaction.
Original Review: May 17, 2020
Updated on 05/28/2020: On May 18 I was promised a duplicate policy was put in the mail, 10 days have passed and I still have not received it. This is ridiculous, I am really frustrated with your company, my premiums are paid - all I’m asking for is a copy of the policy.
Original review: I have been paying premiums on a life insurance policy on my daughter since 1989. Over the years and several moves I misplaced/lost my policy. I have made 3 requests for a duplicate, NO ONE has acknowledged my request or contacted me. Very poor customer service.
Hi, Gloria. Thanks for the message. We'd like to look into this further. Please email your name, phone number and the best time to reach you to customercare@mutualofomaha.com. We look forward to speaking with you.
Reviewed April 3, 2020
I have been a customer for 20 years or thereabout. I have had term life and as my insurance was going to jump over $400 a month I called to possibly switch my policy for something more affordable. I was told that I could not do it with them and that I had to do it through an independent agent. WHY? I guess they only want your money and don't want to do any work. Therefore my only option was to cancel my policy and go through an independent agent and start the process all over. I will be looking for a company who wants to treat their customers well and not just collect their money. I would give it no stars if it were not for Amy in customer service. She was very pleasant and tried her best to take care of my problem but there was nothing she could do. What an embarrassment!!
Hi, Ernie. Thank you for taking the time to provide a review. We’d like to discuss this further with you. Please email your name, phone number and the best time to reach you to customercare@mutualofomaha.com. We look forward to speaking with you.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2020
My elderly mother had purchased a policy many years ago. She’s been paying a hundred a month and has paid over ten thousand dollars into this policy. My mother is eighty six and decided to cash out this policy, she called and was informed she has to be 100 years old or she’ll receive a little over three thousand dollars!!! She’s paid well over 10 GRAND and never missed a payment. I’ll be contacting the attorney general on this issue. How dare they thieve off the elderly!!
Reviewed Jan. 19, 2020
I received an application today in the mail. After filling it out and putting a check in the envelope for the first month payment, I decided to read some reviews of others that had prior experience with this company. I figured it would be best to see how this company had treated other people BEFORE sending in my application and money. WOW, I'M so glad I did!! After reading many reviews, I voiced my check and tore up the application!! I don't need that kind of insurance experience in my life!! Barbara **
Reviewed Dec. 27, 2019
A few years back, I called Mutual of Omaha about borrowing from my whole life. I was told that I could. The customer rep said I had the option of borrowing to pay back or borrow and my loan amount would lower my insurance amount by the amount borrowed but I would not have to pay it back. I chose to have my amount lowered so I wouldn't have to pay back. I was then sent the check.
Time went on and I got a letter in the mail that says I agreed to pay back the loan. So I called mutual of omaha about the matter. This man came on and said I agreed to pay it back. I requested that my call be reviewed. I was told that they could not listen to the conversation. I persisted and called again when I got another letter to say I should pay back. This time the person said write a letter to dispute. I did so, and then they said they received it so I called again. This time the person I spoke to say I can request the call I did that and again I was told that it's not avail. It is not right that they can just go about changing agreements. I also asked why was there no letter sent for me to sign when I first ask to take money from the policy so that I could have it in writing. They unfortunately don't do that. So they can always screw the customer over.
I am still fighting this today but it's been since 2/13 and all I keep seeing when they contact me every once in a while is that the loan amount is like 2 two thousand dollar more than the original loan. This is not right. I have been paying into this insurance for more than 20 years religiously thru automatic withdrawal. I wee from reviews I've read that this kind of thing happens to a lot of people. For the love of money.
Thanks for taking the time to provide a review. We take your concerns seriously and look forward to hearing how we can better serve you next time. Please email your name, phone number and the best time to reach you to customercare@mutualofomaha.com, and one of our customer care associates will be in touch.
Reviewed Dec. 8, 2019
My husband, a Veteran of Korea, US Army, saved 122$ a month to purchase a 10,000$ life insurance policy to pay for his funeral. His Social Security check was only $566. A month, he paid for his insurance out of this check. He lived in a nursing home and of course they took everything else he had. At the time of his death my son was the beneficiary of the policy, to pay for funeral expenses. We called to claim them on the policy. The Representative on the phone said, "Oh, you don’t get anything, the State of Texas gets the money!!" Why? Because my son owed child support. His place of employment is taking child support out of his paycheck. But the State of Texas said, "Well his ex might have applied for state assistance sometime in the past."
Shame on the State of Texas and Shame on the insurance Company! An elderly veteran thought he had everything taken care of, just to be slapped in the face in death. How can this happen? Not one person ever once said if you leave your policy to anyone that has owed the state will get nothing! Where in this policy say; “BEWARE” and be careful who you leave your policy to. The policy was paid for by the deceased not by someone who owes something to the State! So folks ask questions. Find out the facts before you pay years for a policy that you will never get paid on!
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2019
I pay and not get the money. I pay and Omaha keep the my free money. So do not buy the life insurance. You will not be happy. I am in Washington. At my age I cancel it so no money back. Omaha get free money.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2019
My father was hospitalized. His policy included coverage for his hospital stay. We called repeatedly to file a claim. Every time we were given the run around. Each time citing some issue we needed to resolve. And a different reason the claim could not be paid. We were even advised that the initial daily fee - which was $75, was actually $50. Even after my father passed we could still not receive the funds due to him and our family. Horrible and inconsistent service. Every time we call the representative says no claim was ever filed. Last rep I spoke to said she would email me "paperwork" to fill out. She never sent anything. What a despicable way to treat people especially after a loss. They don't even deserve one star.
Hi, Ev. Thank you for taking the time to provide a review. We take your concerns seriously and look forward to hearing how we can better serve you next time. Please email your name, phone number and the best time to reach you to customercare@mutualofomaha.com, and one of our customer care associates will be in touch.
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2019
This is the 2nd review as the 1st never showed up. In Sept I requested a 700$ policy loan. I was told it was mailed on Oct 14. Mailed with no tracking # or signature requirements. 12 days and nothing. They will cancel and issue me a new check (won't direct deposit) but I can pay $25 and they will overnight it. However it will take X days for them to do it. This is the worst co I have ever dealt with in my 30+years of working in the life ins industry. I wonder if my beneficiary will get the small face amount!!
Hi, Jacqueline. Thank you for taking the time to provide a review. We are sorry to hear about your poor customer experience. We take your concerns seriously and look forward to hearing how we can better serve you next time. Please email your name, phone number and the best time to reach you to customercare@mutualofomaha.com, and one of our customer care associates will be in touch.
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2019
I've had this insurance for a few years. Each year the premium increases. This year the increase is 30%. The so called customer service (the customer is NEVER right) says it's because I'm 4 years older and the amount of claims in my state. My age did not increase by 30% nor have my claims increased by 30%, in fact in the last year there have been few claims submitted. I thought Medicare costs were going down not being increased. They take advantage of older people.
Hi, Kate. Thank you for taking the time to provide a review. We understand your concerns with rate increases. While it’s not our desire to raise rates, we do our best to minimize rate increases unless they’re absolutely necessary. We’d like to listen if you’d like to talk with one of our customer care team about the specifics of your policy. You can reach us at 800-775-3000 or email your preferred contact number and the best time to reach you to customercare@mutualofomaha.com.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2019
I had this company for my children's life insurance since 1999 and as soon as my sons turned 24 and 25 years old there was an issue of them needing to pick a beneficiary and I paid their policies and I was their beneficiary. Never missed a payment for as long as they had their policies. Then the policy skyrocketed so they canceled it but don't go with this company. They are scammers and it's too many people with the same problems. No payout. Just taking people's hard earned money. Not worth it. Mrs. Tekkia **
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2019
I have a Index Universal Life policy with Mutual of Omaha. The policy was sold to me as generally risk free and could cancel in the first three years. This is year 3. Life has happened and this product is no longer in my best interest. If I cancel today I get 1% of what I have paid back. Customer Service can not explain why the high fee except to say "This is the policy I purchased." There is no documentation that explains the high cancellation fee in the policy that I or Customer Service can find.
Hi, Stephen. Thank you for taking the time to provide a review. We take your concerns seriously and would like to look into this further. Please email your name, phone number and the best time to reach you to customercare@mutualofomaha.com, and one of our customer care associates will be in touch.
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2019
I received a letter from Mutual of Omaha that my life insurance was expiring in five days. I noticed the letter was dated one month prior to my receipt. So after 26 years of payments they were going to cancel me in five days. I called them and told them that, "I would pay now over the phone the amount required to avoid cancellation with a credit card." They told me it was too late. Send a wire transfer or get cancelled. I was taken by surprise at this response until I realized that this is how they would save 100K if I did not get this payment in on time, in 26 years always on time and now at 75 years old they saw the chance to escape their obligation.
It is a whole life policy sold to me by a friend and I did not know the cost of insurance increased and the interest rates dropping in effect exceeded the amount I have been paying. Their first response on the phone was, "I can take a payment on your credit card" followed by, "It's too late. I cannot get a payment screen on my computer, wire the money." When you get old the entire business world waits to pounce on you if given the slightest opportunity. It is the new American way. There is no way to avoid it! It's like walking through mine field and Mutual of Omaha has a lot of explosives ready for us seniors to step on! Right now I am headed to the bank to do a wire transfer and awaiting the next pitfall! Chuck ** Southbury CT.
Hi, Chuck. Thank you for taking the time to provide a review. We take your concerns seriously and look forward to hearing how we can better serve you next time. Please email your name, phone number and the best time to reach you to customercare@mutualofomaha.com, and one of our customer care associates will be in touch.
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2019
My mom and I were in an accident that almost killed us both. Ultimately she passed due to the trauma of the accident. A transfer trailer came over on us. She could not get past the horror and died of delirium. The policy covered the accident if it contributed to her death which it did. It's been 6 months and they still keep saying they are waiting on paperwork. Mom was on a fixed income and had the policy 12 years. Never missed a payment. Debra ** is a liar, I have basically had to file a formal complaint with the insurance COMMISSIONER! I hope they are fined. I have an attorney involved in the accident and the said if Mutual does not pay the claim they will file a lawsuit. It's pitiful after losing my mom, I grieve daily and have to deal with these crooks. Do not dare consider this company. THEY ARE THIEVES AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ELDERLY! WE WILL BE FILING AN AGE DISCRIMINATION CASE ALSO!
Hi, Merelyn. Thanks for taking the time to provide a review. We take your concerns seriously and would like to look into this further. Please email your name, phone number and the best time to reach you to customercare@mutualofomaha.com, and one of our customer care associates will be in touch.
Reviewed Sept. 17, 2019
I had purchased a term life insurance policy for my daughter when she was 2 years old. Now she is 25 years old and the policy has changed to whole life insurance, I was never told that the term life would change into whole life, the premium is now 3 times higher. I called the company, and told them that I did not want the whole life and wanted her policy to stay term life, they said I could not keep the term life. I had to cancel the policy, paid all this money for nothing. Luckily I also had bought a policy with Gerbers when she was born. I will just add the money to that policy. This company just takes people's money, changes policy rules when they see fit. They hope you cancel like I did, because they made money off of me for 20 plus years. But no more, if you are looking for a policy for your children or grandchildren go to Gerbers.
Reviewed Sept. 16, 2019
Amy ** is absolutely horrific - I have never written such a negative review but as poor as is her professionalism (or rather as rich as she lacks any of it!) - I won't be surprised if this isn't a defect the company will keep around. Whatever the matter - do not go to her. She does not follow up or get the job done when it comes to being a liaison between you and the insurance company. When I inquired with her why her effort was so weak in attempting to help us get an answer from the company, her response was that she had other clients to get to...despite us mutually agreeing to continue our reach-out.
This was after her deliberate lack of responsiveness and over A MONTH of no answers from the insurance - she was totally comfortable with those circumstances and took for granted the level of patience I was exercising with her, to the point of her being relieved and downright COZY in brushing me off. Not direct, beats-around-the-bush, and entirely amateur when it comes to resolving issues as an agent. Being as uninformed as she was, she had caused several confusions between the client and the company that she was not willing to clarify, although initially she was deceptive that she would. Most importantly - those confusions costed us the chance of approval with a great company. A shorter review? She will not get the job done - complete and utter waste of time.
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Reviewed Sept. 7, 2019
Hard to get through had to call numerous numbers to contact some. I'm not sure if I should continue with all the bad ratings. Just started on 9-6-2019.. I may have to call around and cancel. It's too many people are saying this company is a scam. Have to drive more research..
Hi, Sophia. Thanks for taking the time to provide a review. We take your concerns seriously and would like to talk with you further. Please email your name, phone number and the best time to reach you to customercare@mutualofomaha.com, and one of our customer care associates will be in touch to help answer any questions you may have.
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2019
I purchased simplified issue whole life insurance through an independent agency. Choice Senior Life. The experience was online and through the phone. Finished the process with 2 emails and 1 phone call. Took about 30 minutes total. Price was extremely competitive and was not the lowest but one I was comfortable with. All the prices were within a few dollars of each other. The policy was delivered to my home in 10 days, which I felt was too long. My agent at https://choiceseniorlife.com said that was normal. I recommend shopping around but Mutual of Omaha does seem to have good service and pricing.
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2019
I cancelled two policies I had with United of Omaha--a Mutual of Omaha subsidiary. They need, at least, TWO full working days to process a payment. If you increase the face value of your policy this pathetic company will quote upwards of THREE "due dates" within the space of two weeks. The result is a customer does not know, from one day to the next, whether their policy has been DEactivated or REactivated.
For one of the three "due dates" I was given (by mail) LESS than a one week advance notice to submit a $480.00 payment. Even though I sent my payment by overnight delivery, and said payment was delivered prior to the "due date," the possibly arrogant staff at United of Omaha "sat" on this payment for two full working days. Thus my policy was placed in "deactivated" status. This same policy was REactivated when United of Omaha was "inspired" to post my payment. With the removal of my business (policy cancellations) United of Omaha will need to find someone else to "play games" with.
Hi, J.C. Thank you for taking the time to provide a review. We apologize for the poor customer service you experienced. We would like to speak with you further about this and look forward to hearing how we can better serve you next time. Please email your name, phone number and the best time to reach you and one of our customer care associates will be in touch.
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2019
We have had a term life insurance policy on all our grandchildren, the oldest for 21 years. Now that he is 25 it’s going to whole life insurance and the price is going from $76.50 a year to $238.50. If I cancel this now because I can’t afford for it to go up that much will I get any money back?
Hi, Jann. Thank you for taking the time to provide a review. We listen carefully to our customers and will need additional information to look into this further. Please email your name, phone number and the best time to reach you to and one of our customer care associates will be in touch to discuss your grandchild's policy.
Reviewed July 22, 2019
I bought this policy in 1990, I have paid $8360. The policy is worth $5000 if I pass away. I am 89 years old, and still have about 6-10 years of life in me. I called you cash out today, and they only gave me $2996.00. So, I have wasted $4000 in payments. They said the only way they would give me the $5,000 is if I made it to 100 years old. This is a bill that I receive quarterly for $110. This is a rip off. The rep said I should have been more informed, and read the details, and when I asked him if he would buy this policy, he said, "No. I wouldn't. It's not an ideal policy." Not the reps fault, but this is a scam taking advantage of older people, and scaring them into large debt death amounts to not leave behind for loved ones. DO NOT SIGN FOR THIS SCAM.
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Reviewed July 22, 2019
There must have been a glitch in my bank account and the money not there when they went to autodraft. I have 5 other insurance policies with various companies - this is the only one that lapsed and cancelled my policy - oh they sent me a letter in the mail. Who reads that anymore. So now I lost all the money I paid into for years. All they had to do was redraft it or call me and say hey - but no they sent a letter and that was it. I'm finding out a year ½ later when I'm trying to make changes to policy!
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Reviewed July 17, 2019
I had a term life for 30k paying 17.39 a month. Prior to that the premium set to go up every 5 years including the 1st year..did a new quote. Found 100k for 14.00 a month. Pssh with the lies and deceit. Def not worth it! Ripped me off for a year and a half! Don't know how many term life policies will raise your premium after a few years after advertising GUARANTEED PREMIUM FOR THAT TIME PERIOD.
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Reviewed July 10, 2019
Insured died and I am beneficiary and 9 days and no check. Yet the Company took out one more auto-pay premium payment after he died. We never missed or we’re late because I had Auto-pay set up. Called 4 times now and that was a lot of hassle to got to talk to a robot for 10 minutes then wait for a call back--just ridiculous.
Hi, Sandra. Thank you for taking the time to provide a review. Please accept our sincere condolences. We would be happy to look into this further for you. Please email your contact information, along with the best time to reach you, and one of our customer care associates will be in touch. We look forward to speaking with you.
Reviewed June 23, 2019
I took out a loan on my policy, which I have had since 1999, Had no problems. The check arrived as promised. Sorry to hear about all of these other bad experiences. The representative was knowledgeable,courteous, great customer service, made me happy to be a Mutual of Omaha Customer. I have an extra application that was mailed out to me from the company, and I am having my daughter cancel out her policy with her now existing insurance co. and apply to Mutual Of Omaha. That's how pleased I am with their service.
Reviewed June 7, 2019
If you are a Legal Guardian of a Disabled Person and authorized to have the care, management and investment of the ward's estate and the custody of the ward and to do all acts required by law, Mutual of Omaha WILL NOT recognize this appointment by the Circuit Courts and WILL NOT approve life insurance! EVEN if you present the Circuit Court document, their law department will not approve life insurance coverage! I urge anyone who has to go through the painstaking process of obtaining legal guardianship and all that comes with this demanding responsibility to save yourself the headache and anguish of yet another hurdle to AVOID Mutual of Omaha!!! It should be illegal for a life insurance company to deny a customer who is disabled and unable to read and comprehend a power of attorney document and therefore MUST have a legal guardian to act on his/her behalf, as required by law.
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Reviewed June 7, 2019
A broker of Mutual of Omaha sold me a policy. Later, I called him to let him know I was canceling my policy and moving from 401K account to another broker. He said that he has process the cancellation on his end. I was unaware that he did not cancel my policy. I incorrectly thought that the automatic withdraw was for a health insurance cost as it only said "United". For 2 years this broker was getting a commission on my account that he knew he was suppose to cancel. I reached out to the broker, he never returned my calls. I called Mutual of Omaha in April 2019, they said they would investigate. I called back multiple times and now finally in June they say there is nothing they can do to issue me a refund. They noted, the broker didn't return their call either and that he is being investigated.
I expressed my frustration, that they have decided I will not get a refund before they have completed their investigation of the fraudulent broker. I have asked that I be refunded whatever commissions this broker received by defrauding me, Mutual of Omaha told me this was not possible. I am very disappointed they are not holding their broker more accountable.
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Reviewed June 6, 2019
I recently had skin cancer surgery. Luckily, the doctors were able to get it all. Even with the huge scar on my face, sadly the nightmare began when I reached out to Mutual of Omaha regarding the invoices from the procedures. I explained to the first person I spoke with that I had 4 invoices for this entire process. 1 for the original biopsy, 1 for the actual surgery, 1 for the anesthesia for the closing/tissue transfer and 1 for the actual closing/tissue transfer to close the massive hole under my eye. I gave him the contact info and invoice codes for each invoice and he tried to call each one while I held, but didn't get an answer. He asked me to call back the next day to "try again". I did so, and had to go through the entire process again with another representative. I asked if I could just fax or email the invoices in so they would have all the details. She stated I could.
I emailed all the docs, with my policy # on each, while I remained on hold for her to attempt to call each provider.... again. She then asked me to call back again another day for an update. I called BACK today, and the representative informed me they had already cut 2 checks last week for the procedures. I asked her for the details of each amount she gave me, as they were WAY off from any of the actual balances. She stated they take the highest bill 1st and pay a certain % of it. Then only pay up to 50% of the remaining balances. REALLY? I've paid for this policy for over 15 years and only a "certain %" and "up to 50%" is all that they'll cover?
Still with that already crazy logic, ALL the %'s combined were way below 50% of ALL the total balances. Plus they did not pay anything for 2 invoices AT ALL and said they included those amounts in the 2 VERY small checks they cut already. BUT she couldn't explain how they did it, which tells me they didn't. Needless to say, I am extremely upset. Over $2600 in invoices from a cancer procedure I had to have, and this is how I'm treated after being a customer for over 15 years?!? Plus, I have referred clients of mine to them many times. Praying none of them have to use their policy! Simply a sad way to treat any customer, but especially a long time customer.
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Reviewed June 6, 2019
My mother took out a family policy with Mutual Of Omaha which was term life back in April 13 1993. She Purchase 100 Thousand on herself and 15 thousands on all her kids. She made me Beneficiary of her Policy. She pass away in '97 at the age of 59. They paid out 20 thousand dollars stating that my mother policy had decreased. I call these people even spoke with different reps. Claim they could not locate the claim since it was 22 years old. I ask them don't they keep purged accounts and know who they paid out $20 thousand. They requested my mother social security # also old address and policy # and old phone #s to be fax in and to put "Attn: Kevin **" which I provided. On 6/6/19 he contact me back saying he cannot see what amount my mother took out. He said "I guess it's 15 thousand like she took out for her family". I told that man "you guys paid me 20 thousand and told me my mother policy decrease which is a lie, not at age 59.
He said "since it so old and why are you requesting money now". If we made a mistake at the time my mother pass and I was very emotional and going through it, of losing my mom, never was thinking about money and when I did contact you all several times you refused to discuss any information with me only providing the word "DECREASE". This company is a fraud, taking people money and trying to get away with it. They mess with the wrong one. They need to make headline News due to all the ones and who love ones been hurt and scam by these people. Please please If you like and want to be in on this action contact me Lisa ** email: **. Let's make sure this company don't Scam or hurt anyone else out of their money. When you are grieving the death of a love one who have paid their way for a peaceful buried and comfortable home-going celebration. It's just wrong!
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Reviewed May 20, 2019
I purchased a life insurance policy or my mom did early on in my life. Set six of 2019 I paid in $6949 of a $10,000 policy. I was told by a cash value is $500?! So lack for a better word, do not use this company. They will screw you over!! I don’t understand why they take so much of your money when their assets total more than 45 billion dollars if not more than that.
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Reviewed May 16, 2019
I have a short term disability plan I have paid on. I came up with a foot problem that caused me not to be able to work. Ended up with surgery amputation. I provided company with every document that was required. Going on one month now Mutual of Omaha keep asking for same paper over and over again. I need the money I spent hours on the phone trying to get paid. I see what they are doing dragging it on so they can find a way to not pay me. I think it's terrible to let their customers suffer with no money for food and in desperate situation. Terrible company.
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Reviewed May 10, 2019
First of all I would rate them as a zero instead of a one star. Mutual of Omaha has been a nightmare ever since I started dealing with them. I was given disability insurance via Mutual of Omaha through my previous employer. My heart stopped on April 25, 2017 and was brought back to life by my coworkers using CPR and an AED "Automated External Defibrillator." I was provided with short term disability. My employer denied me workmen's comp so I had to sue them. A settlement was reached on a "controverted basis" which was not for any medical expenses or lost wages. It was basically a denial that they would not be responsible for any future medical expenses or lost wages.
Mutual of Omaha approved my long term disability and found out about my settlement. They immediately told me that I had to reimburse them for of all my short term disability that they had paid me. In addition, they would be taking all the settlement money from my long term disability until all of my settlement money was paid back to them. This company does not deal fairly with their insurees. I have suffered an incredible amount of stress as a result of dealing with Mutual of Omaha. My case manager Samantha ** has not helped me in any way or shape to try to resolve this situation that they have created. Had I known the this treatment was received from Mutual of Omaha I would have never applied for disability insurance through them!
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Reviewed May 9, 2019
February of 2018 I purchase a new home. Shortly after I was contacted a rep from Mutual of Omaha name Lakita **. She explained that she had a great policy that may interests me because I just purchase a new home. So I agreed to meet her at my house to talked. She explained it a insurance policy that going towards my home and that I could use funds to make home renovations at my choosing, that I required to make a few payments towards the policy. She even went as far to say she had other clients who took out money and use most of it to take a family vacation but only rule 15% of the money had to go towards the home. After a year of paying towards the policy I called to take out a loan and was informed all of that was incorrect that it was a insurance policy and that what I was told was all untrue.
I'm so disappointed and angry that she would come into my home and tell me a bunch of lies just to get a commission check. I requested to cancel the policy ASAP and demanded a full refund of a year worth of the money already spent. I was only refunded 1 month of the policy so called again and was told a ticket was entered and I had to wait 21 days before getting it resolved. Now a month and half later I haven't heard anything. So I called again and now getting the run around that they can't refund my money. No one apologise for the lies that their rep told me or acted like they wanted to help. I was transferred to another dept in which another lady gave me a fax number to send a letter to but my fears is that that isn't going to do anything either. I need this resolved because it's straight up wrong.
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Reviewed April 26, 2019
Unfortunately, my partner (I will call him "Jim") broke his ankle and Mutual of Omaha did send payments for the first few weeks. Then they just closed his claim and assumed that he would be going back to work after 6 weeks. Interestingly enough, at the 6 week orthopedic doctor's appointment, the doctor noted that "Jim" was not ready to go back to work and we submitted the patient status form accordingly to M of O soon after the appointment. Then the payments stopped, and now 4 weeks later after that 6 week appointment, both us and "Jim's" doctor is fighting M of O on receiving any payments because they claim that "Jim should be back to work by now".
"Jim" also suffered a back injury due to the breaking his ankle and yet, M of O is stating "Well, we'll review this case, but our staff doctor will decide if this is approved for back payments." Hmmmmm... It's interesting that they have a staff doctor to review cases and yet he/she does not personally check out the injured person. Mutual of Omaha are crooks and they are not interested in helping out those in need. They would rather cause undue stress because money is more important than people. What a huge disappointment. Can any insurance company be trusted? Not these guys.
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Updated review: April 5, 2019
Everything has been settled..very happy with my case manager who persisted with followup on dr. Thank you!
Original Review: April 4, 2019
0 stars deserved. My experience with this company has been nothing short of a nightmare. I just had a major surgery and have been out already a month, but was only approved for two days’ pay. Had to while trying to recover from surgery go back and forth to my doctor’s office for nonstop paperwork and more requested documents proving I’m supposed to be out of work 6-8 weeks. Because of my 2 week post op appt, because my incision was healed and I’m not on narcotic medications in which they only gave me a weeks’ worth. Their 3rd party dr. deemed me ok enough to go back to work after an open surgery for a 9 centimeter cyst removal, ovary, Fallopian tube, and scattered debris removal from another busted cyst. I was told because I work a desk job they can’t pay me for ten additional days! I’m going back to work more than 4 weeks early because of them not assisting with short term disability.
Ridiculous when dr originally stated could be 6 to 8 weeks and Mutual of Omaha deems me ok after 2 weeks because they don’t want to pay 10 more days to a mother of 3 who counted on it for taking care of family and bills. If I didn’t have surgery the cyst could’ve killed me! Still waiting on a manager to call back. I will let my employer know about this so no one else has to go through such misery at a time you are trying to recover from major surgery.
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Reviewed April 1, 2019
I never even had insurance. I talked to a guy that put my application in that lied to me about when it would be processed. I then got online to see all these bad reviews and tried reaching out to him to cancel several times with no response. I then called the customer service number myself today and spoke with someone that said my application was still processing. I asked to cancel and was told it could take 30 days. I asked to speak to a manager and the manager I spoke with told me also that it had not been processed, that it would be canceled and no charge would be made on my account! I asked for an email stating all of this and she said she sent it. I never received anything!!!
Then the broker guy or whatever that signed me up for this policy finally wanted to reach out to me stating they declined me! How can you decline someone that canceled before it even processed? This company is a HUGE scam! Please please please go elsewhere. This is my first time applying for life insurance and now I may never be able to get it due to their ignorance!
Reviewed March 28, 2019
Received a letter "confirming the recent change of address for my polic(ies)." Whatever that means... Then the next day I got a bill for $55.13 asking me to mail a check for this mystery policy that I don't even remember signing up for. Yeah. Go ahead and cancel me. NO SCAM FOR ME. OH NO. NOT TODAY, NOT TODAY.
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Reviewed March 27, 2019
They are very prompt with payments. Can get billing summaries online or paper that explain all costs. Have been with them over 4 years and have never had to question any issues or pay any additional expenses other than my deductible.
Reviewed March 26, 2019
I received short term disability more than 5 weeks after total hip replacement, still unable to work due to other medical problems. Found disabled by SS and yet I have to wait for weeks and weeks for them to approve more than a partial month of Long term. If I received a partial month then why in the world do I have to wait for them to produce current and future payments. Just not right. Feel cheated.
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Reviewed March 25, 2019
In November of 2018 Mutual of Omaha dipped into my checking account for an old life insurance policy after I already converted my life insurance policy to a new one. I have been in touch with my agent since December 2018 & now we are at the end of March 2019 with no resolution. I called Mutual of Omaha to speak to Penny which was extremely unhelpful & still I have no refund. When asking her why this happened there was an attitude, and an insensitivity like my phone call was somehow a bother. In the end I am out $49.68. This to me is theft. After a divorce some years before the company gave out personal information to my ex wife & it took every ounce of self restraint to not make a public lawsuit for a violation of my privacy.
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Reviewed March 2, 2019
I have been trying to cash out my life insurance policy. I was first told it would take to 10 days. After almost a month without receiving the check, I made a second call. I received an apology and was assured that a check would be sent that day. After not receiving a check I was given another excuse and was told that whoever gave me that information about my check being sent was incorrect. I still do not have an answer as to when I will receive my check. How many other people need to be ripped off before something is done about this company. I have read many other complaining reviews about them and it seems to be a never ending problem.
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Reviewed Feb. 12, 2019
They stole my 51.00 bucks off a military credit card. I ask the VA for a free lawyer and I'm getting it. The lawyer said, the military always gets their money back but since I'm disabled I'm going after these people for emotional stress. Their rep knew I could not have whole life ins. I asked him 5 times who I end up giving my policy to Medicaid some day... He said no! They can't take it... Well they can and he knew it. I cancelled 9 hrs later and never got my 51$ back... Do these people knowingly stole 51$ from a disabled vet on a military credit card.
I just sent my state rep copies of the bill and reported them to Channel 5 news in Massachusetts. Channel 5 has received numerous complaints on this company. I advise people to seek ins. With a more reputable ins co. When you call for your 30 back day refund they hang up. Go after them for emotional stress...It's worth the doctor's visit if they upset you. Get letter from your doctor and submit it to your local legal office for free legal aid.
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Reviewed Feb. 6, 2019
Agents sold my 78-year-old mother 3 life policies which had premiums totaling more than 50% of her monthly income. When I became involved at her pleading to help her pay premiums, I registered the policies on their online system. It took 3 months from request and 5 phone calls to get the 3 policies uploaded so I could see the payment history and payments due.
When I finally had enough, I called and stayed on phone for over one hour only to find out they were imputing incorrect name spelling which cause info not to load. Don’t bother to fill out e-form asking for a return phone call because it will NEVER happen. Then, they take premiums from bank account in amounts that do not reflect the premiums. Payments made for interest are not tracked in payment history. In short, it’s a nightmare to track every month.
Then, they keep sending almost every month solicitation to me and my mother to buy more policies. They also call soliciting. I’ve asked them to stop. You will not get a licensed agent if you call with a question. This is not the service based company you remember from the ’60s and infrastructure is sub-par when it comes to billing and return of phone calls.
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Reviewed Jan. 31, 2019
We purchased a 20 year $40,000 term life policy in 1998. The premiums were $31.29 per month which was drafted from our bank account. After 20 years, the policy did not expire as we thought and the premiums suddenly went up to $242.72 per month. We never received notice of the huge increase until I discovered it 6 months later on my bank statement, so we were charged $1,463.34. That is a huge amount for retired senior citizens. My complaint is that Mutual of Omaha is greedy and unfairly taking advantage of Seniors by increasing their premiums suddenly and excessively without proper notice or approval.
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Reviewed Jan. 23, 2019
I purchased whole life with the intention of paying my final expenses with the policy. I have recently run into some financial issues that made cashing out my policy a necessity. I called and cashed out the policy on December 6th, 2018, and was told that I could expect my check within 7 to 10 working days. December 21st, I called again because I hasn't received my check and was told that there was an error in processing that had been fixed, and AGAIN, was told that I would have a check within a week. I called again on January 4th because I still hadn't received my check... I was told that it had been mailed that day and I should receive it within a few days...
Called again on the 7th and was told that it wasn't mailed on the 4th, it was only processed, and was mailed on the 7th. I asked for a supervisor at that point and was told by the supervisor that she guaranteed that the check had been mailed that day and that they couldn't control the USPS. She also gave me her direct line phone number and told me that if I hadn't received the check by the 21st (company policy to wait 2 weeks), that I could use her direct line to contact her and they would overnight another check. Today is the 22nd, yesterday was a holiday (MLK Day)...STILL no check!!! I called her "direct line" and received her voicemail where I left a message for her to return my call and that I wanted a check overnighted either "today (22nd) or at the very latest, tomorrow (23rd)".
I did not received a call and after 2 hours I called customer service. I spoke to yet another representative who couldn't explain why it took a month and a half to complete a policy cash out, and why, in said month and a half, I had received 2 letters from Mutual of Omaha trying to sell me more insurance (I'll bet it didn't take them a month and a half to send the letters to open a policy)!!! I have been guaranteed a call back as soon as the reps supervisor comes in tomorrow...9:30am Central Time. I am BEYOND disappointed with Mutual of Omaha's customer service and would strongly discourage anyone from starting any policy with them. It never took me a month and a half to make my premium payments and I seriously doubt if they would have continued the policy if I had taken as long to pay my premiums as they have in paying my cash-out claim...
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Reviewed Dec. 30, 2018
This company and their billing is a nightmare. It is impossible to work it out with the company. They run you around and no one ever fixes the problem. They say, "Contact us and we will discuss it" and it still never gets resolved. There are better companies for life insurance. Please stay away. Money is too hard to come by, this company is terrible.
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Reviewed Nov. 25, 2018
I'm the irrevocable beneficiary of my mother's policy. I've been making payments as well as paying intrust payment as well on a loan my sister took without permission. Fraud. Last week the same sister called to stop payment or cancel. So they canceled policy. Which is against the contract! I called and recorded the conversation. Was told the policy would be reopened which it wasn't. In fact they mailed a check in my mother's name as a payoff on whole life. Also against the policy contract. I'm not sure if an idiot did this or just another case of a bad faith policy. I going to call tomorrow to try to fix this. If I get no satisfaction I'm filing a complaint with the state, which will end up costing them more money in the long run.
I have all the paperwork and copies of online service. My payment came out on 10th the policy was canceled on 15th. I was lied to on the phone. But as I stated I records the call. Instead of being a victim and the back and forth. I going to email my complaint to have even more evidence if I don't get satisfaction with tomorrow's call. I will then file a complaint with the state and the BBB. My time is valuable and I'm not one to waste time with cheats and dilettantes. I suggest to take charge and do your homework before dealing with a billion dollar industry. They will always take the route of what's best for them. By either paying or deny payments. Luckily for me I have overwhelming evidence and nothing but time. Just want what is owed. No more no less. Rather they pay a little now or more later is on them.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2018
The agent quoted us different prices then we were being charged immediately. Canceled 2 months later. We’ve made multiple phone calls to cancel. The second time my wife called they told her they forgot to cancel the insurance. Told them we do not authorize them to take any money from our accts. Filed a claim with our bank and they're still trying to pull from our accts and Chase had to step in and tell them they don’t have our authorization to pull from our accts. Still receiving letters to pay premiums or our policy would be canceled. Still waiting for a refund of over 100.00... every time we call they pass the ball as to why our policies haven’t been canceled... must be a billion dollar corporation because they steal from your bank acct...
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Reviewed Sept. 22, 2018
We enrolled with Mutual Omaha life Insurance. Because the policy was not what we were looking for at the time we decided to cancel the policy within the first 30 days of purchase. My husband contacted the sales agent to cancel as he was instructed to do in the time of purchase. The payments continued to be withdrawn from our bank account. Adding overdraft fees for unexpected payments as well. A total of over $800. We tried to contact the agent, his boss and no one has responded or answered the calls. We call the company and their response was that they have nothing to do with what the agent does. But they are authorized to remove Money from the account. No one has taken accountability for their actions. This is completely unprofessional and irresponsible.
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Updated review: Oct. 9, 2018
Mutual of Omaha contacted me and agreed to a full payment. They were very accommodating and respectful and I was very appreciative of their attention to this matter.
Original Review: Sept. 18, 2018
My mother paid premiums on a John Wayne Cancer policy for many years. She was diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer in May of 2018 and died from this cause several weeks later in a skilled nursing facility (not her residence) under professional hospice care. As her son and only heir, I filed for benefits of $630 dollars to help defray the cost of the hospice care she received which is clearly stated in the policy as a covered benefit.
Mutual of Omaha refused to pay any benefits, claiming that the hospice facility and confinement was her "place of residence", which was untrue and documented to be untrue. In short, the impression given was that their claims analysts have a vested interest in defining terms to avoid payment under their policy. If they condone this practice for $630, how much more incentive do they have to avoid payment on large policies that are sold to those expecting their loved ones to be taken care of?
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Reviewed Sept. 18, 2018
My parents both recently had to go into long term care due to dementia. I became their court appointed guardian and trustee of their estate. In going through all their finances I noticed my mother while going through the beginning stages of dementia began taking out lots of credit cards and spending a lot of money on magazine subscriptions and other things like many different life insurance policies which had high monthly premiums but very little return due to her age.
I cancelled all of these extraneous expenses. As an example of the typical experience of cancellation I had no trouble cancelling their New York Life, life insurance policy. They asked that I fax in the guardianship paperwork and they would cancel the policies. I did and called them back and they cancelled. I even got a refund, albeit small, for the value of each policy.
I found Mutual of Omaha on their bank statements as United/DTC INS Premium but couldn't find an actual paper policy in their files like I did with their other policies. So I called in and gave them their information to track down the policies. They found the policies and asked that I fax in the guardianship paperwork. I did and when I called back on a later date to make sure they processed the paperwork I got a very rude customer service rep who at first seemed to not be able to find the policies by simply giving her their names. After finally finding the policies she put me on hold and came back to tell me that my guardianship paperwork was received which would give me access to review their policy but wasn't a high enough level to allow me to cancel the policy. She said I would need to get a specific court order sent just to cancel their policy.
Now I know for a fact this just isn't true. I had gone through the process of much more rigorous scrutiny of gaining control over their retirement accounts and bank accounts by simply presenting the documents from the court ordering me as their appointed guardian of their estate and persons. I cancelled all their credit cards by faxing in these guardianship papers to each credit card company. Not one company challenged this paperwork and all cooperated accordingly.
Guardianship is a level higher than a power of attorney. The court appointed me as guardian because they were deemed incapacitated and weren't able to make any decisions like signing a power of attorney with me. So either Mutual of Omaha is intentionally lying in order to make it difficult to cancel policies which is fraud and illegal or they are terribly incompetent and not knowledgeable of the legal system. Either way this doesn't look good for a company that deals with legal matters like life insurance. I resolved this matter by calling my bank to have them block reoccurring charges.
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Reviewed Aug. 22, 2018
The life insurance we get is pretty good. Honestly I have nothing to compare it to since it is my only life insurance policy. But our contact is really great and hopefully when I die the insurance policy works.
Reviewed Aug. 21, 2018
mailing labels falsely I am mad. Remove me.
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Reviewed Aug. 17, 2018
My wife and I have life policies with this company. A payment meant for me was accidentally applied to my wife's policy instead of mine. I NEVER got any phone call, letter, or official notice but they terminated my policy. Tried calling. The rep said it was in fact it was an error and he would get it resolved. This has been nearly two week and nothing has been corrected. AWFUL CUSTOMER SERVICE - buyer beware.
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Reviewed Aug. 13, 2018
Very dissatisfied with Mutual of Omaha insurance. You can pay for a policy for 5k and pay over 10k and still only receive 5k so all extra money paid goes to Mutual Omaha. Just bad business. Do your research and use another company.
Reviewed June 19, 2018
8 years ago I bought a 10,000 life insurance policy on my sister who lived with us and I took care of. We wanted to make sure we had funds to bury her when she passed. We received in the mail many solicitations and read each very carefully and chose Mutual of Omaha. We understood for the first 2 years if she passed the only benefit would be the return of our premiums. That was fair enough for us. My sister was with us for 8 more wonderful years until she passed on June 8, 2018. The funeral home we selected did everything for us including taking care of the life insurance policy. On June 15th we buried her. We got a call from Mutual of Omaha a check for 10,000 had been sent and on June 23rd we received it. Mutual of Omaha did everything we expected and more in a very prompt and timely manner. This is a great company!
Reviewed May 23, 2018
My Family chose Mutual of Omaha because it was a name on which we could rely, and as a family, we took comfort in that. Over the years, Mutual of Omaha became the only trusted household name for life insurance for our family.
From the beginning, in 1963, my family enjoyed Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom television program, and we looked forward to sharing our family time watching the program as a family together. It was as if Mutual of Omaha WAS part of our family. Because of Mutual of Omaha’s commitment to education, preservation of wildlife, and other altruistic actions made by the company, we came to trust Mutual of Omaha and felt like all the other companies were only out there to make money, while Mutual of Omaha was different; Mutual of Omaha was a company to be trusted and believed in when things were hard.
For us the slogan “Mutual of Omaha is people you can ‘count on’ when the going's tough” was not a slogan for sales, it was reality we could trust enough to invest the security of our family. As a result, when the time came, we chose Mutual of Omaha as our Life Insurance Company. When we purchased these policies, my parents were healthy and happy, and had no idea illness would strike in the years to come.
Unfortunately, through our recent experience with Mutual of Omaha because of my Mother’s passing, we found that all our trust and respect for Mutual of Omaha was severely misplaced, and in many ways, we feel fools betrayed for buying into the “hype” at the expense of our family’s livelihood. There are many reasons for this feeling. In the beginning, we contacted Mutual of Omaha regarding my Mother’s death on May 8, 2018, and Mutual of Omaha met us with resistance and unprofessionalism.
As we checked on my Mother’s policy and other policies, Mutual of Omaha informed us that there was a good possibility that some of the policies sold to us by Mutual of Omaha were policies Mutual of Omaha knowingly and willingly sold to my elderly parents that would be unusable by them; policies for which we have been paying on for several years.
Next, Mutual of Omaha informed us that my Mother’s most recent and most significant policy was a few months short of maturity and we would receive only a return of the money we paid into the policy. After this first call, it took over eleven more to get accurate and relevant information for our policies. Mutual of Omaha returned none of our phone calls.
Furthermore, out of the over eleven calls we had to make to Mutual of Omaha, only two of the representatives we spoke to were professional, compassionate, and were even effective at their job. Despite the news the two professional representatives (one being Brittany **, who we were GRATEFUL to speak with and you are lucky to have working for you. I wish we knew the name of the other lady so we could thank her) were forced to bring to us, these two highly professional women were the only positive experiences we had out of our entire interaction with Mutual of Omaha.
For example, in one of the nine unacceptable calls, I was on hold for over forty-five minutes, I was unheard and aggressively verbally accosted by the customer service agent, to which I responded with an even tone in a kind and patient manner over eight times: “Thank you, I understand that you cannot give me that information, and I do not want to against protocol, but is there any way online, or anywhere else my family can find this information out about our policy? If you cannot speak to me, the Executor of the Estate, could you speak to someone else, perhaps my Father who has been married to my now deceased mother for fifty-nine years?” to which she finally responded with “If he wants to speak with me, I will assess if I can give him that information.”
As my father was unavailable when the Mutual of Omaha Representative finally answered the phone, after over forty-five minutes, we called the next day to find out that Mutual of Omaha had no intention of releasing any more money than what we had paid in, in essence just refunding our money, because my Mother’s policy was a few months short of maturity. We bought the policies to pay for funeral expenses, and we opted for the least expensive funeral options we could, due to the extreme cost of funerals these days. We were confident that due to our frugalness in our funeral planning, the “adjusted Death Benefit” policy a few months short of maturity would at least pay for her funeral expenses.
Today we found out that the disbursement will not cover a fraction of my Mother’s funeral expenses, which puts an extreme hardship on my family. As if this was not a big enough blow to our family, since we filed my Mother’s Death Certificate with Mutual of Omaha, we have received between three to five sales letters offering to sell my deceased Mother more life insurance policies. Like the policies my parents purchased, a section of these offerings have an acknowledgment statement to sign stating: “I understand that a reduced Death Benefit amount is payable during the first two years if death results from sickness or other natural causes.”
It is my understanding that a refund of money paid into a system is NOT considered a “reduced Death Benefit Amount”. And as it clearly states on my Mother’s Death Certificate that she died from natural causes, we dispute the Death Benefit Amount Mutual of Omaha has chosen to release to us. It pains my family greatly that Mutual of Omaha treated us in such a manner, as Mutual of Omaha was a company that we have trusted and believed in for over fifty years. We feel more than betrayed by a company we respected and trusted for over fifty years.
Reviewed May 2, 2018
Very low monthly affordable rates which is awesome since I have insurance on my kids too. I purchased this policy for my mom and since she hasn't had a lot of health issues this policy was great for her. But very slow about answering questions whenever I called about concerns that I have, also they were dishonest about not needing a medical exam, they also seem to have a lot of new people on their team that act like they did not a lot of training and knowledge. The overall experience was amateur, they reps act as though they were not sure about what they were doing, I also had signed up for electronic billing and I NEVER received any of my statements via email. Would not purchase another policy.
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Reviewed April 29, 2018
I have had a good experience with the company plan on being with them for a long time. They have a wide range selection that you could choose from. I'm glad I chose this company for my insurance needs. This was the first company on my list to trying to get insurance. They cater to my needs, ask me questions and work out the best policy for me. I like everything about the company and have also told friends and other family members about the company. This is a company that everyone should know about. They treat you like they care about your needs.
Reviewed April 28, 2018
I chose Mutual of Omaha because they could offer me the best deal of all the companies I researched. I compared a few and it is from a reputable company. They were easy to work with and offered exactly what I was looking for in an insurance company. It was a good overall experience.
Reviewed April 18, 2018
It is low cost. Not time consuming and it is with a reputable company that I trust. They have been around for many years. It was an old plan and my mom chose it for me when I was little. I have had it for years and I pay every three to four months for it. Not bothersome. I picked up the bill after I moved out on my own I try to maintain payments so I can keep the plan.
Reviewed April 4, 2018
I have had a policy over 15 years with this company. I cannot get a hold of anyone to talk to find out about my policy. I have called only to be put on hold and then hung up on. I have tried to get on the website only to be run in circles registering over and over but never getting access to my policy. They seem to be able to get the bill to me OK but can't get any service to me.
Reviewed March 30, 2018
My husband started his policy at age 82. Only 5K because of his age. He answered the questions to the best of his knowledge. There was no medical exam. I paid the premiums for exactly one year. He passed away in late January. It is now late March and I was denied the 5K because they claim he lied on his application. He was not a liar! He was a veteran who served this country. His death was not related to any of the questions on the application. I will get my premium money back but your company is a fraud, not my late husband. Denying a widow 5K is just wrong! I will take this matter as far as I can because you are liars in all of your commercials and ads. I wonder how you sleep at night. My husband's final expenses were more than 5K. No condolences, just rude people.
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Reviewed March 27, 2018
I have had the worst experience ever with them. My mother dies. I give them a full copy of the death cert. And all the info where she was cremated. They say, "We will contact you." They never do. I get ahold of them. It usually take 3 hrs to get through. They say there is no record of her death. I'm like, "I sent you all the information." Nothing. I do this a few times over and over for weeks. Finally one person says it's in processing. I say, "Ok how long is the average wait" they say, "I don't know."
I ask, "Just a estimate." "I don't know." A few weeks? A year? Months? "I don't know," they respond. I said you're saying I could be 80 years old before you pay off a 5k policy. Their representative said to me, "I can't confirm or deny that estimated time to payment." Are you kidding me. I said, "So no one in the entire company has any logistics whatsoever to have no clue as to how long a average policy claim takes?" They said no and hung up on me. What a joke. Worst company ever. My mother paid for the policy for when she died to be given to her family...me. And they treat me like I'm doing them a disservice...that I have done something wrong. I have been demeaned and emotionally harmed from the way they treat and refuse to give any information as of status or anything. I don't know if they will ever pay it...and I don't even know if I can do anything about it. I feel my family has been scammed by this company.
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Reviewed March 14, 2018
My experience has been very positive, they were very easy to work with and set up. The agent that we met with was professional and did not try to push extra products to us. It covers me for 250K and that is very good for my family. This is very important because it provides a peace of mind in the event something happens. Although, I don't like the fact that I pay 35 dollars per month for the next 30 years. It seems that over the course of 30 years I will have paid a lot of money.
Reviewed March 14, 2018
I called to make a request for new billing because I was leaving the country in 2 weeks and would missing their paper billing via mail. After waiting 20 minutes on hold I was told by customer service representative that I would get a new billing in the mail within 5 days. After waiting 10 days with no new billing in the mail, I called again and after waiting 30 minutes on hold I gave up. I sent a message through the website online message service. It said I may have to wait 14 days before getting an answer.
Hi, L. Thanks for the review. Please accept our apologies for the service you have experienced. We take your concerns seriously and would like the opportunity to obtain additional information and provide assistance if possible. Email your policy number and phone number, along with a good time to call to customercare@mutualofomaha.com, and a customer care associate will be in touch.

Reviewed March 14, 2018
A man living in an assisted living home started a number of accounts in my Aunt's name. He was an identity thief. He also took out a policy on her life. She was too old to insure but he lied and collected money anyway. I have yet to hear from the fraud dept. I have informed them many times of the ruse. They aren't paying legitimate claims but they paid this one.
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Reviewed March 13, 2018
I appreciate that Mutual of Omaha is a household name and has been in business for many years. I remember commercials from when I was a kid. They have a great reputation. I got insurance through them for both my son and his daughter when they were infants. My husband and I also have the cancer insurance.My overall experience has been fine although I haven't had a reason to test them. The price seems fair and comparable to others. Customer service has been very helpful when needed.
Reviewed March 12, 2018
We have had them through our company for years and experience with them has been good so far. My job helps pay for it, thus I find it very helpful. There were also additional policies that covered more. I bought an additional policy including the one my job provided. I don't hear from them very often except when we re-enroll at work. As long as things are set up they don't personally come to the facility, which is fine.
Reviewed March 11, 2018
Mutual of Omaha Life Insurance has a very good history of being very fair and dependable. Their service is outstanding and they helped me all the way through the process. Their website is different than others though. It takes a while to find what you are looking for and some of the descriptions are hard to understand so they need to improve on the navigating and make it more user-friendly. But after I got through the website and went to the office. I got a great rep that was very polite, professional and really cared about helping me find the right insurance that met my needs. Went through the options of the different types of insurance until we found the right plan for me. The company overall is very good and trustworthy.
Reviewed March 10, 2018
I like Mutual of Omaha a lot. I and my mother both have been a customer for a very long time and we have always been very happy with Mutual of Omaha and will continue to be customers for a very long time.
Reviewed March 9, 2018
I like that Mutual of Omaha Life Insurance is an older company and that they've been providing life insurance for so long. I know they will be in business when time comes to cash in my policy. I am satisfied with them but they sometimes seem old fashioned so the fact that they are an old company can be a minus too. But there are more benefits than spoilers. Overall experience has been great. Never considered many other companies because this insurance was given to me by my mother. I am responsible for making monthly payments. The policy can be borrowed against too. Payments are low for a decent amount of coverage. Their customer service is always nice and will go out of their way too. Would buy it again.
Reviewed March 8, 2018
They offer discounts online on other insurance types that I would need in my daily life, such as auto, home and boaters insurance and cash out option. However I did wish that they gave kickbacks for having insurance like other companies do. For other branches of military. But I love this company. Never fails me. If I wanted to discontinue insurance I have had to call customer service and they did in fact help me and everything went well.
Reviewed March 5, 2018
I have had this policy for over 40 years and have paid the premium each and every year. In 2017 I asked for full distribution and the nightmare started. Filled out all paperwork with the proper information including an address change. After months of following up they have even changed the address. It has been frustrating to say the least. All of my other insurance policies were no problem at all. Don't allow yourself to purchase from Mutual of Omaha.
Updated on 03/06/2018: I wrote a review to Mutual of Omaha and lo and behold they now want to talk or resolve my issue. That is really funny as I could never get a response before and now that can see a public post they want to help. The best thing is that Customer Service will be reaching out, they are the ones that caused the problem. I'm completely devoid of Mutual of Omaha policies.
Updated on 03/10/2018: Just wanted to follow up and let everyone know that I did receive a call from Customer Service. They were dumbfounded as to why this happen to me and said they would "look into it." This company has the WORST customer service and just don't care about the policyholder or like me a former policyholder. I would encourage anyone considering a purchase from Mutual of Omaha DON'T! Do your homework and seek out a better company.
Hi, Steve. Thanks for the review. We take your concerns seriously and look forward to hearing how we can better serve you. If you would like to discuss this further, please email your name, phone number and the best time to reach you to customercare@mutualofomaha.com, and one of our customer care associates will be in touch.
Reviewed March 1, 2018
They are a mutual company, therefore, I am one of the owners of the company for buying the insurance from them. And doing so lowers the total monthly cost to me. We (as a family) are not wealthy enough to not need life insurance and it is a way of putting net worth in place for people with a lack of net worth. Besides, it is really death insurance anyway.
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2018
My Daughter Rachel was killed in an auto accident on Jan. 20th. She was 16 years old and unfortunately you don't ever plan on your child to not outlive you, so I really need this money to cover funeral cost. I have been calling since the 25th of January and have been told numerous times that I will receive a call back in 24-48 hours. I waited the first 48 hour and have yet to receive a phone call back except a week and a half ago by some women that left a number at my home and I specifically told them to have someone call me on my cell number. I have tried to contact this person 5 times with no phone call back. The claims dept. keeps telling me that they have to go to protocol to send the info to the death dept. They see all the times I have called but they tell me all they can do is send the message. You can't get a hold of a Supervisor or anyone to call you back. This is ridiculous!
I have been paying Mutual of Omaha for 9 years faithfully and now that I need the attention, so I can get someone to discuss the claim and how it will be handled the company is MIA!!! Do I need to get an attorney to contact them or the Insurance commissioner? I hope someone from Mutual of Omaha is reading this! This is a 22,000 policy for my Daughter. Is it really going to kill you guys to call me back? Check your records on how many damn times I have called you. I am going to let so many people know how bad their customer service is on social media and my community. Why do you even bother selling accident insurance if you don’t have the capability to have your people do their jobs.
I want a callback. I have to work for a living and I don't have the time to be sitting every day for 40 min on the phone with these people. I will be putting this out to as many people as I can this week that your company is horrible to work with. Please be aware that this company is horrible with customer service and their protocol is horrific that they only communicate in the claims dept by email. You cannot talk to anyone in that department unless they call you back.
Hi, Raeann. Thanks for the review. We passed your situation on to our customer care team. An associate will be in touch to discuss further.
Reviewed Feb. 13, 2018
My friend, Marion, passed away on Jan 2, 2018. She had taken out a life insurance policy with United Life of Omaha Co, designating me as the sole beneficiary. However, it has been practically impossible to get through to the insurance company because they just hang up on the 1-800 number due to "heavy call volume." It does not matter what time of day you call to make a claim, you can never get through. Together, the executor of Marion's will and I have called nearly a dozen times. The one time we got through (after an hour's wait!), we complained about their service and asked if there was a direct line, fax or e-mail and were told no --the 1-800 number is the only way. We have still not been able to have a meaningful exchange of information to process the claim, and it has been over a month of trying.
Hi, Vijay. Sorry we kept you waiting. We listen carefully to our customers and occasionally that takes longer than expected. We'd like to discuss this further, please email your name, number and the best time to reach you to customercare@mutualofomaha.com. Thanks.
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2018
My dad had a death policy with your company for years. Thinking he had coverage, that would cover him in the event of death. But when he passed away. My mom contacted the company to inform them of his death, she was told it wouldn't pay. My mom was in disbelief, with the information she had received. How does a company do that to someone?
Hi, Brendal. Thank you for the review. If you’d like to discuss this further, we’d like to listen. Please email your name, phone number and the best time to reach you to customercare@mutualofomaha.com. We look forward to speaking with you.
Reviewed Jan. 19, 2018
When my sister passed away in a house fire, the coroner ruled her death accidental. Mutual of Omaha dragged the process out for six months and finally refused to pay saying she didn't answer her questions on the application correctly. I believe that she did answer the questions correctly (some of the items they mentioned were not even how she had responded). They certainly didn't have problems taking her premiums. Even more insulting are all the requests from Mutual of Omaha after her death offering "guaranteed acceptance with no physical exam required" insurance. It's bad when people think they have their final expenses covered. I think it's a form of false advertising.
Hi, Emily. Thanks for the review. If you’d like to discuss this further, we’d like to listen. Please email your name, phone number and the best time to reach you to customercare@mutualofomaha.com. We look forward to speaking with you.
Reviewed Jan. 10, 2018
We bought a Universal Life Insurance policy for my husband and I over 20 years ago. They did send me a summary sheet. They ended up requiring that I pay over $2500 a month to catch the policy up. I called the company and then my agent. No response from her. After over 20 years of making payments, the policy has cash out value of $1184.25. The agent is WELL aware of the scam or she would call me back. This type of scam collects yearly fees for over 20 years around $50,000, allows a policy to go into the bad somehow, to such a degree that the policy is eventually canceled because we can't pay the monthly payments. Guess we got too old and they didn't have to pay out the death benefit. We're going to have to stop making payments and let it cancel. Our 4th payment monthly of $2000+ is due 1-27-2018. So they got another $7500 from us for the last 3 months trying to work this out.
Hi, Warren. Thanks for the review. We take your concerns seriously and look forward to hearing how we can better serve you next time. Please email your name, phone number and the best time to reach you to customercare@mutualofomaha.com, and we'll be in touch.
Reviewed Nov. 28, 2017
Upon contact with the Mutual of Omaha rep, and before signing papers, I insisted on whole life. Upon receipt of documents, I called the rep and she assured me she sold me a whole life policy. Their trained rep lied, sold me a universal life, not whole, and nothing but a slap on her wrist took place. After investing over $25K, I found out the truth, because premiums had gone up. Never on whole life. Whole life was easy to purchase back then. Mutual of Omaha’s staff “pass the buck” and now my orphaned granddaughter will be left with nothing. I trusted the name so much I even tossed an action file suit form in the trash. I trusted the rep. I am heartbroken to have sacrificed so much and be disregarded. Never an investigation. Begged rep to be honest and tell them she made an error.
Last time I spoke to the rep, she informed me she was told to never speak to me again. She would not reveal the name. Return my premiums and stop the corruption. Where is this company’s conscience, to do this to a 2 year old in 2002 then ask for additional premiums. Epitome of indecency. Advice: Take documents to an attorney, pay a fee to “read between the lines” and ensure this never happens to you and your loved ones. I have a copy of documents. Respectfully submitted.
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2017
I bought a Universal Life Insurance policy for my husband and I over 20 years ago. The monthly fees kept going up to the point where it not only ate up all of the investment, but went into the "red". The single page sheet report they sent had nothing noted except a summary on the back. They ended up requiring that I pay over $1500 to catch the policy up. I called, complained to a VP & they let me pay off the amount, increased my policy payment by 1/3 so that it wouldn't happen again. Since then, I have had to increase my payment another time.
Now I have been required to REDUCE the coverage so that the payment doesn't go up yet again. After over 20 years, the policy has NO money in it, I have less coverage and it will probably happen again and again. The agents are WELL aware of the scam on the "report" that most people miss, as I talked with an agent and they nodded. This is a complaint that has been reported by many. This type of scam collects monthly fees, allows a policy to go into the red to such a degree that the policy is eventually canceled.
Hi, Karen. Thanks for the review. We take your concerns seriously and would like the opportunity to obtain additional information and provide assistance if possible. Please email your policy number and phone number, along with a good time to call you to customercare@mutualofomaha.com. We look forward to speaking with you.
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2017
I requested info for Plan F for medicare, unfortunately gave my phone number. I got a call immediately, as soon as I had clicked. A very rude lady asked me as to, "What do you want?" I was stunned. I started saying it is about Plan F and she became even ruder. Then I hung up. What a way to treat a potential customer.
We take your concerns seriously and would like the opportunity to obtain additional information and provide assistance if possible. Please email your phone number, along with a good time to call you to customercare@mutualofomaha.com, and we'll be in touch. Thanks.
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2017
I bought a $20,000 life insurance and best part was I did not have to wait for it to be effective. Very well pleased with my agent Steve **, great agent!
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2017
Mutual of Omaha Life Insurance were a great company. I was with them for about 3 years when my husband passed away, they sent me a check right away. I don't know what we would have done without it. Thank you United of Omaha.
Reviewed Sept. 14, 2017
My dad recently passed away and I was absolutely dreading filing the claim for his life insurance policy. Saying it out loud is difficult since it's still so fresh. About 3 weeks after he passed, I called United of Omaha Life Insurance Company to report the claim and ask what they needed from me to file the claim. They said they only needed to verify his passing and asked who was handling the funeral service. I explained that we were having a memorial for him and that he had actually donated his body to science. I suggested they contact the donation center to verify his death. The rep put me on hold, called the donation program and verified his passing. The check was cut and mailed the very next day. I thanked the rep for making a difficult call / process so easy and for being flexible in the death verification process.
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2017
I initially trusted these folks. Until, I discovered that my siblings were using a broker and getting the same supplement (Plan F - gov't defined -- exact) and getting much lower rates even though older and without health status advantages. Bottom line is that if you stay with these folks, they will reward you with substantially higher premiums. Do not trust them and fail to shop other sources. If using a gov't plan, trust that all companies are offering the same features.
Reviewed Aug. 2, 2017
This company has ZERO customer service!!! From day one they've had little customer service. I canceled for a cheaper company with customer service... When I canceled my policy my new insurance sent a letter and I called. Mutual Omaha sent me a cancelation letter so I shredded all the packet information and never looked back. Two months later I realize they had mischarged me two months so I called to have it fixed. The woman was nice, back dated, and promised me a refund 10 days later via USPS. 16 days pass and nothing so I call again to find out they declined my refund because they claim there's no proof of this letter they sent me and they are unwilling to refund me the mistake on their end. The woman I talked to the second time kept interrupting me on the phone and wouldn't listen until I reminded her I was in the middle of talking and wished to finish one sentence without being disrupted.
She told me she'd have it reviewed again and I asked for someone to call me. She was rude not because she treated me rude but because she treated me like just another customer and I told her I was getting really frustrated and upset with the lack of customer service and misinformation and bad record keeping on their end and she had nothing nice to say. I requested a callback from a manager and she said she marked my account and got off the phone. All I want is my refund promised to me in the first place. But after being treated so rudely, not having anyone call me to talk about anything with my policy and being treated like just another **. I will NEVER use this company again AND I recommend that you don't use them. If you do - good luck. All reviews I have seen now say 2 stars at best. BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE!
Reviewed June 16, 2017
I have had this company since Nov. No policy still has been sent out. The agent who set it up was supposed to set it up for 100,000 but lower. The agent is trying to tell me no other company has locked in life insurance and it changed which only certain companies will. I've asked for a returned as I will don't have a policy and waiting 3 weeks still...
Reviewed June 14, 2017
My mother passed in late February, she had 2 policies with each of my children as beneficiaries. My daughter calls in March and 2 wks later gets her money. It's June and my son can not get his measly $400 dollars. Constant excuses with paperwork back and forth. I will/would never advise to buy from this company...
Reviewed May 21, 2017
When my husband passed I contacted Mutual of Omaha for the payout of the policy my husband had been paying for years. After a lengthy time I called for status and the customer service rep took great delight in informing my claim was denied. I contacted my lawyer and he was able to get a fifth of the payoff. They have so many clauses that they rarely pay off. I really could of used the funds and I am sure my husband thought I would of been taken care of. They have no compassion.
Reviewed May 17, 2017
This experience with Mutual of Omaha on a death claim has really been sad. Have been waiting for 6 mos & still haven't received payment. Everyone in Customer Service has a different lie to tell on the claim. I have been given the runaround for 4 mos now, can't talk to the manager or no one else over the call representatives. I got this insurance policy for my mother & I will never use them again for me or another family member... poor business.
Reviewed May 9, 2017
This bunch of rag tag thieves are lower than low! Like many of the other reviewers I've experienced poor customer service, (I too was told they would be back to me in 24-48 hours--it's now been a week) poor leadership from the top down promoting a culture that approves bully intimidating tactics pretending to care about their policyholders. All they care about is the money. 95 year old female, premiums going up due to age, requested a solution for a lesser amount of insurance so she would not be left without some coverage after paying a 5 figure premium for 20 years. They want the policy to lapse so they make money and pay nothing. Horrible, would not recommend them.
Reviewed April 28, 2017
I have cancelled my policy after over 6 years. The misleading and false information is unacceptable. Not once not twice but 3 times within two years. Say they mailed out the information requested. Never arrives. They continue with no accountability. They have taken out premiums every month on time from Chase. Yet when they owe you money they mislead you that it is the mail... The person that you spoke to trying to correct the problem is no longer available. Can't get beyond the person (Customer Service). Finally relief that I have cancelled. Waiting for my cash value to end my association with this company. Said was in the mail. Do I believe them? No!
Reviewed April 17, 2017
I rarely write reviews, and have never done one for an insurance company, but Mutual of Omaha deserves one. My mother passed away on 3/26. I called the company to find out how to go about collecting her life insurance benefits. Customer service rep looked up her accounts and obituary online and I had the checks within days (not that I was in any rush mind you). I called back saying I needed forms 712 on both policies, again they arrived within days and completed correctly. Other companies she had policies with wanted their forms notarized, and one even has me giving her medical history and permission to contact her doctors. WHAT?! Give me a break!!! She was 85. So un-user friendly! Extremely impressed with Mutual of Omaha. If my husband and I hadn't bought our plans years ago, I would definitely purchase them from this company.
Reviewed March 11, 2017
Flawless process for term-life policy, decent customer service. Tried to apply with Protective and it took them 4 month to issue the policy! (Obviously I didn't signed it.) Mutual of Omaha took them only 3 weeks.
Reviewed Dec. 22, 2016
Money was taken out of my account for my husband life insurance. Called my bank TD Bank. Found out my account was compromised. Called Mutual of Omaha in reference. Kept getting the runaround saying they will pay me my money back that the money they withdrew out of my account over overdraw my account and I was charged $35. The lady in which I talked to said it takes 39 days. This was since November 16, 2016. I called again supposed to have talk to somebody higher up in the company they assured me that the money was in the mail. I explained to them that I was a senior on social security. The money was in the mail ever since last Thursday. It now 4 days before Christmas no check. I'm frustrated so. It looks as though I'm going to press fraud charges against them.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2016
Acquired three whole life policies through Mutual of Omaha. I have had a mix of customer service experiences over the three years I've had these policies. The mix is mainly with the attitudes of representatives. Ranging from very pleasant to despicable. Having the business I contacted them completed in a timely fashion or at all, is another story. I need a very simple letter as does millions of other people in the beginning of the year stating the values of the policy. It is a short and simple form letter, that they must have to provide for a large number of their customers. Every year thus far it has been an arduous task to obtain this simple document from them. Even the copy they claim they can provide to you via email in 48 hours seems never to make it.
The last CSR I spoke with told me if they weren't able to provide me with the documents I need in the time I need them I have the option to cancel my policies and forfeit the premiums I have paid the last three years and then laughed. I hung up on him and called back only to find out that the documents I requested (a week ago) were never submitted and only a request for a change of beneficiary has been made. I never made that request. Seems very shady to me. I am first going to complain on every board and blog there is, inform the BBB, and file a complaint with my States Department of Banking and Insurance. I am considering very seriously about filing a lawsuit to recover my premiums, on the grounds that after a certain amount of time they fail to provide you with customer service and withhold documents that you need, in an effort for you to cancel your policy and keeping your premiums you've paid thus far free and clear.
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2016
I applied for a policy with Mutual of Omaha in July. Every week thereafter they requested bizarre documents and more information from tax returns three years back to a copy of my employment contract. We had to make one. My employer does not use contracts. It was not until November that I received final word from them. It was a terrible experience just trying to get the policy. I can only imagine how difficult they make it when they have to pay. Oh wait, I don't have to imagine. My friend's father was killed in a tragic accident and it took almost two years and an attorney to get Mutual of Omaha to honor the policy.
I would be very cautious before dealing with this company. They exist for the benefit of their shareholders. They are not here to help you. It is impossible to get someone on the phone and, when you finally do, they "don't know" or "can't". I would get an attorney and have them review all of the fine print because this company is out to make money only - not protect consumers.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2016
My mother passed on Aug. 3rd 2016 and she had a policy on myself with this company. I called to check on this policy and was told that in order to cash-out I had to get the policy in my name to surrender it. Well, I did everything that I was supposed to do on my end and in a timely matter to just be done with this policy. I was told 21 calendar days to process and the funds will be mailed. I called again today which makes it day 23 and was told they are still processing. I asked were they behind and the lady said no they weren't. It's not about the money at all I just want to get what's due the family because my mom's hard earned money was put into this policy.
I don't like the run around that they give you like it's a call center that you are speaking to and the professionalism makes you feel like you are getting on their nerves. I will be reporting this company to the Better Business Bureau because I do believe that this company has fraudulent activity. I would not recommend getting life insurance benefits from here.
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2016
20 year ago this November my husband purchased, through his business a million dollar -20 year pay term insurance policy. When he left the company, we kept paying the monthly premiums to this day. Now that he is coming to the end of his 20th year, the policy goes to 6 figures a month. Obviously, beyond what we can pay annually. They tell us that somewhere in the 20 page+ document 5 years ago, if we had called THEM (or the agent)... who don't know where he is we had a chance to buy less insurance and continue the policy like at $100K. Obviously at 15 years into the policy, we had it filed with our final documents and never called. Consequently, he is turning 79 and he has NO life insurance and he has had health issues and cannot pass a physical.
As seniors this is a RIP OFF that we should be expected to remember something that happened 20 years ago. We don't make a practice of reviewing our final documents on a yearly or even at that time 5 year basis. So we have paid in over $200,000 and can't get insurance. I find it interesting that not once in the past 20 years have they missed taking out on a monthly premium... Wow, if I had changed bank accounts or did not have funds,, they would have reached out to me. But they can't do the same... Don't they realize we are seniors and have not the best recall of things that happened 20 years ago. What made us recall is that we remember it was a 20 year policy. I understand it is common amongst insurers like Mutual of Omaha to do this... They win - we lose.
I think this practice of ripping off people as they age (and did not have to collect on the insurance) should be investigated by Congress or at least State Insurance policies... We are not asking for anything but at least a portion of the total premium paid in should be put into force as term insurance and we would gladly pay the premium for $100K or the same outrageous amount that we were paying for 1 million... we would pay for $100K.
Reviewed Aug. 1, 2016
I canceled my policy over 1 month ago. I was told I would get a refund check back, after 1 month still no payment. Called, they said the check was mailed out of the 20th. Called back again after waiting for 20 minutes to get to talk someone. This service is unacceptable. I would hate to find out the wait time for my kids if I passed away waiting for their money to bury me. This company is large enough. Why does it take over 26 days just to get it ready to send to you and another 6 days to cut the check. Again after waiting 32 days still nothing. Waiting to get to talk someone. I might as well call Obama. They would answer the phone faster. I will not buy another policy from them again. Glad I found out how unorganized they are before I passed away.
Reviewed July 29, 2016
I took out a policy for myself and one for my husband (Graded Whole Life). I was billed almost immediately without being able to review the policy for 30 days. I could never talk to anyone on the phone -- always backed up. I decided to drop this policy after I had paid my quarterly premium. I wrote them a note informing them of this before a month had passed. I called today (I left my name and # and was very surprised when someone actually called me) to ask about my refund. I got the old song and dance about no refund because of not enough time had passed (WHAT?). She told me that the policy was in the process of being cancelled -- it has been since APRIL -- this is the last day of July! Anyway, I get no money back. Do not do business with this company. It is aggravating, unprofessional and scammy. Invest in a REAL company.
Reviewed July 25, 2016
I am writing this review to complain about customer service from Mutual of Omaha representatives. I called a week ago to ask about information about life insurance policies. I was told that an agent or claim rep would get back to me. I provided my phone number and email address. I waited for a week and no one responded. I called back and explained my complaint and there was silence over the phone. I said "hello" and the customer service rep said that she was recording my call and they were very busy! I could not believe how a large company can function like that!
Reviewed July 8, 2016
I needed to put my mother into a nursing home. I've been trying for several months to get her on Medicaid but the only obstacle was an insurance policy she had with Mutual of Omaha. I called in June of 2016 to cancel it and cash it in so I could pay the nursing home room and board. I sent in copies of the required documents (Power of Attorney, etc). I emphasized that the reason for cancelling was to get mother on Medicaid. It took them over a month to send the check. I called several times trying to speed up the process.
They offer a "call back service" but it doesn't work and I got cut off every time. They seem to have a chronic 1-2 hour WAIT just to speak to a representative. And one of their sales reps tried to talk me into a policy. I told him, NO I was unemployed and didn't have any income at the time. That didn't deter him in the least. He called me several times at home with a sales pitch and sent me about a half dozen offers through the mail (Cancer policy, etc). What part of "NO" did he not understand? There is more, but this is the gist of it.
Reviewed June 30, 2016
I signed up for a policy in February. Was told that there should be no issue with the policy. Was given what the amount would be etc. They came out, tested my blood and started deducting money for the policy. They only allow check account deductions. (Don't do it.) A month and half later I finally receive the policy in the mail, it has been changed. They won't cover anything that may happen to anything that I have had a complaint about at the doctors. I contact the agent, tell her I want to cancel, get told that I need to sign the sheet that they sent with the policy and fax it to her telling her to cancel. Then she tells me after a week that I need to mail back the whole policy.
2 months later after telling her I wanted to cancel the policy I bypass her and contact the company directly. They try to tell me I need to send a cancellation, that they didn't get it and that it would be 30 days before I would see a refund. I screamed and hollered that I would not accept that so they finally mailed out the refund snail mail. It took exactly a week to get to me, then it wasn't even the full amount that they owe me. It was over 80 dollars short. Tried to call them but of course they are closed and I already know they will tell me it will be another week before I get my refund. I would tell anyone considering this company to run the other way. You do not want to deal with them. Can't imagine how it would be if you actually needed to use the policy. Thank goodness I am not going to wait around to find out and I recommend you don't either.
Reviewed June 7, 2016
My son's father had a life insurance policy with his employer West Side Transport. The policy was with United of Omaha Life Insurance Company, owned and operated by Mutual of Omaha. My son's father passed suddenly. We were told at the funeral home the policy was worth 181,000 dollars and was good. A paper from United of Omaha Life was faxed to the funeral home. After a few days we were notified that the policy was no good. That there had been a mix up between the employer and the insurance company even though the premiums were being take out of his check each pay.
My son's father wanted this money for my son and his family, wife and two grandchildren. My son is a disabled Veteran and this was a way for his father to make sure they could get a home and provide for the grandchildren if anything happened to him (the father). United of Omaha Life Insurance Company has refused to pay now changing their story since my son has filed a lawsuit against them, saying there was a computer error on their end. The case has been decided by District Court in Columbus, Ohio twice in favor of my son, so the insurance company decided to take it to a higher court in Cincinnati, Ohio where it is currently under review and awaiting a hearing.
By the time this case is decided my son will be lucky to get one third 1/3 of the monies his dad intended for him. The attorney fees are astronomical having to hire 3 attorneys to fight this case, whereas the insurance company has all the money and can fight as long as they want. My son will be lucky to have one third 1/3 of the original policy amount left. This has been such a hardship on his family. His father helped him and his family a lot and this was his intention for them to have a home and secure future for the grandchildren. I would recommend no one ever put their family's future or trust into this company. They are horrible people with only money and greed being their interest. DO NOT TRUST THIS COMPANY!
Reviewed April 12, 2016
I was hired on to their company and was required to scam every person I knew. After leaving the company I was required to pay back every penny I made and then some. 2 months worth of 45+ hour work weeks to net -$500. This company is a complete joke and the people running it are con artists. DO NOT get life insurance from them and DO NOT work for them. They promise pie in the sky, hopes and deliver on none of it due to some loophole they add into every policy. You'd be better off putting your money in a retirement account or getting insurance through work.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2016
There are three adults living in our home. We have three different life insurance companies carrying our policies. My husband has insurance thru Kroger where he works, mine is thru our credit union Kemba, and our son has his insurance thru Mutual of Omaha. We're all happy with our individual choices.
Reviewed Feb. 19, 2016
We took out a life insurance policy. Was not happy the way they treated us. Did not return our money. Not very pleased with them.
Reviewed Feb. 17, 2016
On November 20, 2015, I called asking for loan amount. I explained the dire need. I was told a rush would be placed and should receive within 5 days. Called many times, spoke to different agents. Told was processed on November 24, 2015, mailed November 25, 2015. False. Was not mailed according to post mark until November 30, 2015 and received December 4, 2015. This was not sent as a rush pay. Everyone I spoke to did not tell the truth. My premium is taken out the 5th of every month by Chase since March 2011. Never missed a payment. If I was not fully vested I would cancel my policy. Still upset that a company that I trusted gave me continual misinformation.
Reviewed Feb. 11, 2016
Be warned if you purchase an Easy Start Policy for your young child, thinking the rate you are paying is "locked in" for the rest of your child's life like they say on their website and in all the paperwork. It is very misleading. At age 25, the policy will automatically convert to a whole life policy, and your child's rate will go WAY up! Probably about 4 times higher than the current rate. Now, if you only want cheap life insurance for when your child is young, it's probably worth it. I had peace of mind as my child grew up, knowing I had $18,000 worth of insurance for about $75 per year. But on his 25th Birthday, he got a letter saying it was automatically converting to whole life and his new rate was $240 per year.
A call confirmed there was no way to keep it as a term policy, so basically, 23 years of premiums paid down the drain! The representative also confirmed the whole life policy would build "cash value", however it started building it when it converted, not when it was a "term" policy, so no benefit at all for the previous 23 years of payments. My stock in Mutual of Omaha went WAY down for the misleading way they promote this policy, making you think you are helping your child have an affordable life insurance policy when they are grown, by starting this one early in their life. I'm thankful I don't have any other policies with this company, and never will. Be warned!
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2015
Mutual of Omaha is very affordable. They are well established and a very reputable life insurance company. My family has used this company for all of our life insurance needs and we have never had any complications. When my parents died, they were truly here for us when it came time to cash in the needed policies. We didn't have to wait at all. They really made this awful loss endurable. They even offered to assist in the funeral services.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2015
They are the best. They have well informed agents that can help me figure out what I need and how much insurance I need to take care of burial expenses plus keep my family from suffering financial loss and keep them surviving much better than if I didn't have the safeguard of insurance.
Reviewed Dec. 6, 2015
Being fairly new to this particular insurance policy, there isn't a whole lot to say about it yet. However, so far it's been great. I can access their online website to make adjustments, contact customer services, and research other products in which this company has to offer. Upon joining, the representative answered every one of my questions thoughtfully. He also offered a complete written manual, which he sent to me by postal mail.
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2015
I'm fairly satisfied with the services that I receive from Mutual of Omaha. I have nothing to say about their customer service because I've never had to use it (except for the first initial contact made when I signed up for life insurance). I have a policy for $100,000 and I pay less than $25 a month, which is a good deal since I'm over 40. I've had my policy for over five years and I have no intention of replacing it.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2015
Ever since I've become member with Mutual of Omaha I have had all my questions and concerns answered in a timely, caring manner and feel they are truly happy to be there to help me as many times as it may take for me to contact them with any questions and/or concerns I may have.
Mutual of Omaha Life Insurance Company Information
- Company Name:
- Mutual of Omaha
- Year Founded:
- 1909
- Address:
- Mutual of Omaha Plaza
- City:
- Omaha
- State/Province:
- NE
- Postal Code:
- 68175
- Country:
- United States
- Website:
- www.mutualofomaha.com
