For more than a century, the Amalgamated Family of Companies has earned the trust of working people by staying true to a clear and enduring purpose. Built on deep union roots, the organization has grown alongside the labor movement, providing employee benefits solutions designed to protect financial security for working families. That legacy continues to influence how the Amalgamated Family of Companies operate today as a trusted insurance and benefits partner to unions, employers, and plan sponsors nationwide.
Foundations in Labor and Leadership
Our story begins long before our flagship company was formed. In the early 1900s, labor leader Sidney Hillman recognized that advocacy alone is not enough to improve the lives of working people. In 1914, he founded the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, advancing a vision of fair wages, dignity at work, and long-term economic stability.
That vision led to the founding of Amalgamated Life Insurance Company in 1943. Created specifically to serve union members and their families, our flagship company was established to provide life, health, and pension products to those historically underserved by traditional financial institutions. From its inception, Amalgamated Life was designed as a labor focused organization, rooted in the belief that financial security strengthens families, communities, and the workforce itself.
Growing Into a Family of Companies
Over the decades, Amalgamated Life grew into what we know today as the Amalgamated Family of Companies, a national group of affiliated organizations offering integrated insurance and benefit solutions. Today, in addition to Amalgamated Life, our family includes Amalgamated Employee Benefits Administrators, Amalgamated Agency, and AliGraphics. Together, we provide group and voluntary insurance, medical stop loss, third party benefits administration, property and casualty insurance, communications and print services, and more.
Our structure allows us to meet the complex needs of Taft-Hartley plans, unions, and employers through a comprehensive and connected approach. Rather than offering fragmented services, we deliver coordinated solutions that prioritize quality, compliance, and flexibility. Our approach is shaped by decades of experience serving labor organizations and listening closely to the people those organizations represent.
Union Heritage as a Living Principle
Our union heritage is not symbolic. It is operational. It informs how we design products, how our service teams operate, and how we build relationships with plan sponsors and members. Serving unions requires accountability, responsiveness, and a deep understanding of multi-employer benefit structures. These expectations shape our culture and reinforce our reputation as a reliable and values driven partner.
Our commitment to service excellence is reflected in our dedicated, bilingual, U.S. based support teams and our long history of financial strength. Amalgamated Life Insurance Company has earned consistent “A” ratings from A.M. Best for decades, reinforcing trust among unions and plan sponsors seeking stability and long-term performance from their insurance partners.
How Our Heritage Shapes Today and Tomorrow
In today’s evolving benefits landscape, the challenges facing working families are more complex than ever. Rising healthcare costs, workforce changes, and increasing demands for transparency require benefit providers to think differently. At the same time, unions continue to play a critical role in protecting economic security across the workforce. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 14.3 million workers in the United States are union members, accounting for approximately 9.9 percent of wage and salary workers nationwide. In the public sector, union representation remains especially strong, with more than one in three workers covered by a union.
These realities reinforce why our union heritage matters now more than ever. We approach today’s challenges through the same lens that guided our founding: practical solutions driven by a commitment to fairness, stability, and long-term value. Our experience serving unions gives us a deep understanding of the benefit structures, fiduciary responsibilities, and service expectations that plan sponsors and members rely on.
Our union heritage also shapes how we innovate. Decisions are grounded in real world workforce needs, not short-term trends. Product development focuses on affordability, accessibility, and relevance. Our service models emphasize clarity, responsiveness, and human connection. We measure growth not only by scale, but by our impact on the people and communities we serve.
As a trusted insurance partner with deep labor roots, we balance tradition with progress. We draw on more than a century of experience to inform how we support plan sponsors today and prepare for the needs of tomorrow.
Partnering to Support Working People Everywhere
Trust is built over time and for us, it is built by honoring union values, delivering reliable employee benefits solutions, and staying focused on what has always mattered most: the financial security and well-being of working people and their families.
Whether you represent a union plan, a Taft-Hartley trust, or a non‑union employer seeking benefit solutions that put people first, we are ready to partner with you. Contact us to learn how the Amalgamated Family of Companies can support your organization with experience, accountability, and solutions built to last.