About Us

You can’t predict the future, but you can prepare for it. A key way to secure your financial future is to have insurance that meets your specific needs. Medico's family of companies offer comprehensive and affordable insurance plans that minimize gaps to keep your financial foundation strong.
 

Our History

When you choose Medico, you’ll enjoy the resources of a large company backed by the personal service of a small company. We have provided insurance solutions to people across America since 1930. We’re part of a financially strong organization with over $2.4 billion in assets. All Medico companies maintain an A (Excellent) rating with a stable outlook from AM Best.* We're licensed in 41 states and have about 250,000 active policies.

Our Mission

Medico has a team of more than 20,000 knowledgeable independent brokers and agents who are ready to assist you in helping to secure your financial future. Once you’ve enrolled in coverage, our stellar service continues. We do our best to pay claims quickly and accurately, and our customer portal provides online access to policy information, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Just click on Member Login at the top of this page to register.

Our Values

We’re in a “people helping people” business. We know many customers come to us during times of need, such as a health crisis or a death in the family. Our goal is to make you feel valued through all of life’s ups and downs. Whether you reach out online or in-person with our agents, we’re here for you. If you call our Customer Care Center, our representatives are committed to making you feel respected and informed.

    Our Annual Meeting

    • Voting Procedures and Ballot Requests

      Medico's companies are subsidiaries of the American Enterprise Mutual Holding Company (the "Company"). Its annual meeting is held each year at 9 a.m. on the first Tuesday in March. At the annual meeting, members elect the Company's directors and transact any other business properly coming before the annual meeting. The next annual meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 7, 2023. The annual meeting is held at the principal office of the Company, which is located at 601 Sixth Ave. in Des Moines, Iowa.

      Voting procedures

      At every annual meeting, each member who was a member of record on a date fixed by the Board of Directors shall have one vote upon any proposition coming before the meeting. The record date will not be more than 90 days prior to the annual meeting. Votes may be cast in person or by a ballot furnished by the Company, signed by the eligible voter, and mailed or personally delivered by the eligible voter to the principal office of the Company. To be counted, a ballot must include the policy or contract number or numbers or the billing number or numbers, be completed as prescribed in the instructions, and reach the principal office no later than the business day prior to the meeting at which it is to be voted.

      How to request a ballot or additional information

      An eligible voter who wishes to vote by ballot without attending the annual meeting may do so by requesting a ballot from the secretary of the Company at least 15 days prior to the meeting. The request should be sent to:

      American Enterprise Mutual Holding Company
      Attn: Corporate secretary
      601 Sixth Ave.
      Des Moines, IA 50309

      Or call toll free at 888-787-2244.

      *Policyholders of American Republic Insurance Company, American Republic Corp Insurance Company, Medico Insurance Company, Medico Corp Life Insurance Company, and Medico Life and Health Insurance Company are members of American Enterprise Mutual Holding Company (the "Company"). As a member of the Company, the membership interests consist of the right to vote at an annual or special meeting of the Company for the election of directors and on any proposition submitted to a vote of the members, as provided by the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws of the Company, and such other rights as provided by law.

    • Annual Report
      Click here to view the most recent American Enterprise Annual Report.

AM Best affirms A (Excellent) rating for all American Enterprise Group's subsidiaries

In April 2022, AM Best affirmed the Financial Strength Ratings of A (Excellent) and the stable outlooks of its six insurance company subsidiaries. These subsidiaries operate under the brands of American Republic®, Medico®, and Great Western Insurance Company (GWIC®). Founded in 1899, AM Best is a full-service credit rating organization dedicated to serving the insurance industry. The company is the world’s oldest and most authoritative insurance rating and information source. For the latest ratings, visit ambest.com.

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