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Financial and legal member benefits

The new year means a new start! Now is a great time to set financial goals and works towards a brighter future. With financial and legal member benefits, you have access to a variety of products and services that can assist you in reaching your financial goals.

Our history

1947
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1947

AFBA was born in the basement of the Pentagon to solve a critical need in support of military members when commercial companies would not pay life insurance benefits if a servicemember died in combat. With the support of General of the Army, Dwight D. Eisenhower, our noble mission was born and grew.

1967
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1967

Coverage was extended to retirees and separatees, dependents, and enlisted personnel to provide protection to even more military families.

1996
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1996

In 1996, our wholly owned affiliate 5Star Life Insurance Company was established to provide AFBA members coverage tailored to the unique needs of service life. Since then, 5Star Life has grown and evolved into other segments including the employer group and worksite benefits markets.

2001
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2001

After 9/11, AFBA realized that serving, defending, and protecting our country extended beyond the military and began offering membership to first responders.

2002
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2002

AFBA began to partner with state associations to offer membership to the National Guard through the State Sponsored Life Insurance program.

2004
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2004

Charles C. Blanton Family Survivor College Scholarship is established for families of eligible fallen members.

2012
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2012

Began partnering with the First Responder Task Force to bring member benefits to our nation’s first responders. The Task Force serves as our “boots on the ground” and has served more than 7,000 agencies.

Today
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Today

We serve 920,000 members and their families and have paid over $2 billion in survivor benefits in every military conflict since the Korean War through our modern-day war on terrorism.

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      Who we serve

      Active Duty and Veterans

      Active Duty and Veterans

      Active duty military members, retirees, veterans and their families.

      Federal Employees/ Contractors

      Federal Employees/ Contractors

      Current and former federal employees and contractors, government groups, and their families.

      First Responders

      First Responders

      Current or former homeland security personnel, law enforcement, correction officers, firefighters, EMTs, and their families.

      National Guard

      National Guard

      Guard members who are active members of their state National Guard association, and their families.

      Donta Stewart
      Donta Stewart
      February 5, 2024
      The customer service rep has been attentive to my concerns and answered my questions thoroughly. I've been a member for over 5 years and u am satisfied
      Terrance Wherry
      Terrance Wherry
      January 22, 2024
      Awesome service, walked me through the complete process. Thank you
      Kate Aroura
      Kate Aroura
      January 18, 2024
      Top notch service in every possible way.
      Shaun Gillespie
      Shaun Gillespie
      January 17, 2024
      She wouldn't stop until my problem was fixed! Extremely grateful to her!!
      Jason Kennedy
      Jason Kennedy
      January 12, 2024
      Bella in customer service was excellent. Very pleasant and helpful. Was on hold for quite a while and my wife nearly cashed in on my life insurance policy because the "hold" music nearly killed me!
      Dave Blazek Jr.
      Dave Blazek Jr.
      January 10, 2024
      World Class customer service when calling in to AFBA!
      Bob Powell
      Bob Powell
      January 9, 2024
      Been with AFBA for over 25 years and don't really call often. I did today and talked to Carmel... She was very professional and helpful. HIGHLY recommend AFBA.
      Jules Cabeen
      Jules Cabeen
      January 8, 2024
      Ruby, my AFBA Customer Service phone rep, was outstanding. She answered all questions to confirm my life insurance account, educated me about potential future options for converting the policy, timelines, and assisted me in resetting my online account. I have been with AFBA for more than 30 years and appreciated her assistance today.

      Photo of Dwight Eisenhower courtesy of eisenhowerlibrary.gov
      AFBA is not affiliated with any government agency.