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Financial & Philanthropic Performance of
The Royal Neighbors of America®
as of December 31, 2024


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Management’s Report to the Membership



Royal Neighbors remains committed to Insuring Lives, Supporting Women, and Serving Communities℠. Our 280,000+ members across the country help drive our mission through localized volunteerism making social impact the cornerstone of our work.

Royal Neighbors’ responsible growth strategies ensure we can meet our obligations to certificateholders while funding our philanthropic initiatives. In 2024, we earned a total income of $281.4 million and a net income of $1.7 million. We achieved our goal of increasing membership and earning positive net income. Our certificateholders’ surplus exceeds minimum regulatory requirements and provides an extra level of protection for members. Our continued financial strength and positive operating results demonstrate our long-term commitment to members and ability to meet our financial obligations.

We are pleased to report AM Best affirmed our rating A Excellent on December 10, 2024.* In 2024, Royal Neighbors received its eighth Great Place to Work® certification and was recognized as a 2025 Best Insurance Company by Forbes.

Members like you are the reason we are Insurance with a Difference℠. Together, we continue to make a difference, generating a new high in Social Good (how we measure our philanthropic impact) of $43.8 million including more than 553,000 volunteer hours delivered to communities across the nation.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

as of December 31

2024

2023

Total admitted assets$1,264,155$1,187,859
Total Certificateholders' surplus$167,658$178,653
Premium income, net of reinsurance$163,333$122,649
Total Income and realized gains
$281,341$205,799
Net income $1,772$1,009

 (dollars in thousands)

 

*As of December 10, 2024, Royal Neighbors is rated A Excellent (3rd highest out of 13) by the AM Best Company for overall financial strength and ability to meet ongoing obligations to certificateholders. For the latest Best’s Credit Rating, access ambest.com.

COMMUNITY REACH

280,000+ members improving our communities
245+ Chapters participating in grassroots volunteering
553,880 volunteer hours delivered to our communities

 

SOCIAL GOOD

$43.8 million in Social Good impact
$77,500 Scholarships awarded
$100K Nation of Neighbors℠ women's empowerment grants awarded

 

 

ROYAL NEIGHBORS Financial Statement

(dollars in thousands)


BALANCE SHEET as of December 31, 2024
 20242023

Cash and short-term investments

$25,487

$40,307

Investments

1,199,122

1,111,197

Other assets

39,546

36,355

Total admitted assets

$1,264,155

$1,187,859

Insurance reserves and claims

$956,763

$900,541

Other liabilities

139,734

108,665

Total reserves and liabilities

$1,096,497

$1,009,206

Total certificateholders' surplus

167,658

178,653

Total insurance reserves, liabilities and surplus

$1,264,155

$1,187,859

 

INCOME STATEMENT
 20242023

Premium income, net of reinsurance

$163,333

$122,649

Investment income

56,086

47,936

Reinsurance allowances and miscellaneous income

61,935

35,478

Total income

$281,354

$206,063

Benefits paid or provided

$177,773

$126,739

Commissions

63,429

49,320

General and administrative expenses

38,367

29,731

Net income before net realized capital gains

1,785

1,273

Net realized capital losses

(13)

(264)

Net income

$1,772

$1,009

 



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Life-Insurance

a contract between an insurance policy holder and an insurer or assurer, where the insurer promises to pay a designated beneficiary a sum of money (the benefit) in exchange for a premium, upon the death of an insured person (often the policy holder).

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MY INSURANCE CALCULATIONS

The calculations contained within this calculator are specific to Royal Neighbors of America. It is intended to estimate an amount of life insurance coverage if death occurred in the near future. It is not a recommendation for specific coverage amounts. Your financial needs may differ from the estimates. Royal Neighbors does not guarantee that the amount illustrated here will meet your financial needs. You are responsible for selecting the appropriate amount of coverage. To evaluate your specific needs, please contact Royal Neighbors directly at (866) 845-6665.

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Additional Life Insurance Needed
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Income Replacement Estimate

This chart estimates how much life insurance your loved ones may need to replace your income and maintain their current standard of living. Your dependents may be eligible to collect Social Security income benefits, which are included in the calculation below. The “Insurance Needed” column does not include financial needs such as paying off debt or paying for college.
Year Partner Age Partner Income S.S. Income Available Income Desired Income Surplus/Shortfall Available Resources Insurance Needed

Calculations include your answers to the previous questions, in addition to the following: 3% investment return; 2.6% anticipated inflation rate; $8,500 for funeral expenses which is based on the national median cost for an adult funeral in 2014 according to the National Funeral Directors Association1; 75% of your annual combined income for desired annual income needs; and 15 years for the number of years’ income needed or the calculation of the number of years it will take your youngest child to complete higher education, whichever is greater. Social Security benefits were factored based on the age of your youngest children (up to 4). Immediate needs include your mortgage, other debts, and $8,500 for funeral expenses.

College cost estimates are based on the following parameters (based on data provided by [College Board] . The inflation rate for college costs (5.48% annually) is based on the Bureau of Labor and Statistics Consumer Pricing Index average from January 1996-June 2016. This rate will factor into college cost assumptions for future years, adjusted annually.

  • Amount for community college: 2 years @ $3,435/year (tuition and fees only)
  • Amount for public university: 4 years @ $19,548/year (tuition, fees, room and board)
  • Amount for private university: 4 years @ $43,921/year (tuition, fees, room and board)

1 “The national median cost of a funeral with viewing and burial for calendar year 2014 was $7,181. If a vault is included, something that is typically required by a cemetery, the median cost is $8,508. The cost does not take into account cemetery, monument or marker costs or miscellaneous cash-advance charges, such as for flowers or an obituary.” http://www.nfda.org/news/statistics

 
The specified form no longer exists or is currently unpublished.
Form #: P00495; Rev. 5-2025