About Physicians Mutual
Physicians Mutual was founded in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1902 by Edwin E. Elliott. It started by selling health insurance to medical professionals and opened its policies to the general public in 1962. The organization consists of Physicians Mutual Insurance Company and Physicians Life Insurance Company, which was formed in 1970 to write life insurance.
Products
- Medicare supplement (Medigap) plans
- Dental insurance and other supplemental health coverage, such as cancer insurance
- Term and whole life insurance through Physicians Life
- Pet insurance, added in 2022
The company has also offered funeral pre-planning solutions for funeral homes since 2012.
How it sells
Product availability and plan designs vary by state, especially for Medicare supplement coverage, which is standardized by federal rules.
Contact and claims
Customer service and claim forms are available on the official website, physiciansmutual.com. To compare supplemental health or life options with other carriers, you can request a quote through Polis Re.