In early 1991, the venerated Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company (Mutual Ben) closed its doors, signalling the end of an era. Mutual Ben was well-regarded in the industry, with a great reputation, good products fairly priced, and field reps second-to-none. Unfortunately, it succumbed to an unkind real estate market (insurance companies generally love real estate for its long term stability and growth).
Long before HIPAA and EOB's, carriers like Mutual Ben had a more personal touch. FoIB Jeff M has kindly agreed to share with us correspondence he came across in his grandmother's effects. It's a fascinating glimpse into a simpler, arguably kinder time.
Here's a sample:
Long before HIPAA and EOB's, carriers like Mutual Ben had a more personal touch. FoIB Jeff M has kindly agreed to share with us correspondence he came across in his grandmother's effects. It's a fascinating glimpse into a simpler, arguably kinder time.
Here's a sample:
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The whole set is available here. Thanks for sharing, Jeff!
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