Our Mission
Security Mutual’s purpose is
to provide sound, equitable and competitive financial
protection against the financial hazards
resulting from premature death, disability, or retirement.
Financial Strength Ratings*
Our financial strength and
ability to meet our obligations are recognized industry-wide
by these independent ratings services:
A.M. Best
Rating is the third highest on a 15-step rating
scale.
|
A |
(Excellent) |
|
Standard & Poor's
Rating is the fifth highest on a 20-step rating
scale.
|
A+ |
(Strong) |
Experience
Security Mutual was founded November 6,
1886. For 121 years, the Company has been protecting
families and businesses during periods of prosperity,
as well as during wars and times of economic uncertainty.
Additionally, Security Mutual has paid dividends for
the past 115 consecutive years.
The Company’s strong
performance represents the cumulative effect of many
steps taken over time. We continue to work to effectively
position the Company to prosper and grow today and in
the future.
Asset Quality
Security Mutual maintains a conservative
investment philosophy. The investments of the Company
consist predominantly of high-quality, fixed-maturity,
investment-grade securities.
The mortgage portfolio of $145 million
represents 7.28% of the Company’s total invested
assets as of December 31, 2007.
BlackRock
Financial Management, Inc., provides fixed income and
portfolio management services. The investment operations
are monitored and approved by the Company’s
Board of Directors.
Policyholder Value
With the priority emphasis on financial
strength and asset quality, we continue to focus on long-term
policyholder value in our overall strategic planning
and corporate operations.
2007 Bond Portfolio
Quality
|
Total Bonds as
of 12/31/07 (000s) $1,557,795
Bond Quality - % of Bond Portfolio |
| |
Grade
1; Highest |
71.8% |
| |
Grade
2; High |
27.1% |
| |
Grade
3; Medium |
1.1% |
| |
Grade
4,5,6; Low |
0.0% |
| 98.9% Investment Grade |
| Invested
Assets |
| Summary: |
As of 12/31/07 (000s)
|
| Cash & Short
Term |
$ 54,245
|
2.73% |
| Bonds |
1,557,795
|
78.40% |
Hybrid
Securities/
Surplus Note |
9,016 |
0.45% |
| Mortgages |
144,751
|
7.28% |
| Policy Loans |
209,395
|
10.54% |
| Stocks
(non-public) |
5,939
|
0.30% |
| Real Estate |
5,951
|
0.30% |
| Other |
40 |
0.00% |
| Totals |
$1,987,132 |
100.00% |
|