Company News
Get the latest information about funeral business resources, products and more.
Texas consumers visit www.prepaidfunerals.texas.gov for more information.
Your California Privacy Choice
Get the latest information about funeral business resources, products and more.
West Des Moines, Iowa — Homesteaders Life Company, a national leader in preneed funeral funding, has announced an integration with Gather’s case management platform. The new partnership will enable Gather’s funeral home and cemetery users to access their Homesteaders preneed policy data directly through the platform.
Read MoreWest Des Moines, Iowa — AM Best Company, a global rating agency focused on the insurance industry, has affirmed Homesteaders Life Company’s financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) with a stable outlook.
Read MoreWest Des Moines, Iowa — Homesteaders Life Company SVP-Strategic Markets Will Bischoff announced today that Scott Morris has been promoted to VP-Business Development.
Read MoreWest Des Moines, Iowa — Homesteaders Life Company has launched Calling Hours, a podcast for funeral professionals hosted by Homesteaders’ VP-Marketing Communications, Danielle Burmeister. Calling Hours will feature candid conversations with leading voices in the end-of-life space.
Read MoreWest Des Moines, Iowa — Homesteaders Life Company President, CEO and Board Chair Steve Shaffer announced that Nick Gerhart has been appointed the company’s Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Gerhart will direct Homesteaders’ long-term strategic growth and innovation.
Read MoreWest Des Moines, Iowa — Homesteaders Life Company’s policy owners have voted restructure into a mutual holding company. The vote took place during Homesteaders’ annual policy owner meeting held earlier this week and follows the Board of Director’s unanimous vote to approve the restructuring late last year.
Read MoreWest Des Moines, Iowa — Homesteaders Life Company Regional Director Terri Bordenkircher is pleased to announce that Lisa Recker has returned to Homesteaders’ industry-leading team of account executives. Recker will once again serve as a Senior Account Executive for funeral home customers in Ohio.
West Des Moines, Iowa — Homesteaders Life Company EVP-CFO and Treasurer Steve Pick is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Goins as Homesteaders’ SVP-Finance and Accounting.
West Des Moines, Iowa — Homesteaders Life Company, a national leader in preneed funeral funding, held its sales recognition ceremony last week in Las Vegas, Nevada. The annual event, which is an almost 30-year-old tradition, celebrates the exceptional service of its industry-leading team of account executives.
West Des Moines, Iowa – Homesteaders Life Company, a national leader in preneed funeral funding, has announced the release of the seventh edition of Preneed Motivators. This publication provides information about the demographics, behavior and experiences of people who arrange and fund advance funeral plans.
Read More© 2025 Homesteaders Life Company. All Rights Reserved.
Life insurance and annuity products are issued by Homesteaders Life Company. Products are subject to state availability.
Any information regarding Homesteaders Life Company's products is intended solely for licensed insurance and funeral professionals.
Texas consumers visit www.prepaidfunerals.texas.gov for more information.
Your California Privacy Choice