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Expert review · 2025

Mutual of Omaha review

Fortune 500 mutual insurer with 115+ years of financial strength and trusted annuity products.

Our rating

4.0
Avg ★ / 5
Products reviewed15
A.M. BestA+
S&PAA-
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Founded
1909
Headquarters
Omaha, NE
Total assets
$45+ Billion
A.M. Best
A+
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15 Mutual of Omaha annuities reviewed

Sorted by star rating. Click any product for the full peer-group review.

ProductTypeSurrenderRatingIncome riderBonus
Ultra Advantage 10-Year
Buyers who want a genuinely fee-free FIA with a deep crediting menu, including two uncapped strategies, and who don't need a built-in income rider
FIA10yr 4.2Review →
Ultra Advantage 4-Year
Buyers who want a short 4-year FIA commitment, immediate free-withdrawal access, and a fee-free base contract without paying for a rider-based income guarantee they don't need
FIA4yr 4.2Review →
Ultra Advantage 5-Year
Buyers who want a fee-free, multi-strategy 5-year FIA with unusually generous free-withdrawal and waiver provisions and no interest in a rider-based income feature
FIA5yr 4.2Review →
Ultra Advantage 7-Year
Buyers who want a fee-free indexed annuity with a genuinely deep crediting menu, including two uncapped participation strategies, and don't need a built-in income rider
FIA7yr 4.2Review →
Ultra Advantage 3-Year
Buyers who want a short, 3-year FIA commitment with a competitive current cap, a choice of five crediting strategies, and no interest in paying for an income rider
FIA3yr 4.1Review →
Ultra Premier 7-Year
Buyers with at least $25,000 who want a competitively priced, fully guaranteed 7-year rate and don't need the money back before the contract matures
MYGA7yrA+Review →
Ultra Advantage 10-Year (Return of Premium)
Buyers who want the Ultra Advantage crediting menu but are unwilling to accept the base product's 87.5% surrender-value floor
FIA10yr 4.0Review →
Ultra Advantage 5-Year (Return of Premium)
Conservative savers who want a guarantee they'll get back at least every dollar of premium if they ever fully surrender the contract, and who are comfortable trading some upside for that certainty
FIA5yr 4.0Review →
Ultra Advantage 3-Year (Return of Premium)
Conservative FIA shoppers who want a contractual guarantee they can never get back less than their premium, even on early surrender, and are willing to accept modestly lower crediting rates for that certainty
FIA3yr 3.9Review →
Ultra Advantage 7-Year (Return of Premium)
Buyers who want a guaranteed floor of 100% of premium on a full surrender and are willing to give up a consistent slice of crediting rate to get it
FIA7yr 3.9Review →
Ultra Premier 5-Year
Buyers with at least $25,000 in non-qualified or IRA savings who want a locked 5-year rate and can accept a steeper early surrender schedule in exchange for a higher guaranteed yield
MYGA5yrA+Review →
Ultra Secure Plus 5-Year
Buyers with as little as $5,000 who want an easy-entry, five-year locked-rate MYGA with immediate liquidity access and strong principal protection, rather than the single highest posted rate in the category
MYGA5yrA+Review →
Ultra Secure Plus 7-Year
Buyers who want an easy, low-minimum entry into a 7-year fixed annuity with strong access to their money, rather than the single highest locked rate on the market
MYGA7yrA+Review →
Ultra Advantage 4-Year (Return of Premium)
Buyers who want a short 4-year FIA with a guaranteed return of premium built in and can accept giving up some crediting potential for it
FIA4yr 3.7Review →
Bonus Flexible Annuity
Conservative savers who want a low minimum, no fees, and the ability to keep adding money over time, and who can commit to an 8-year surrender schedule
MYGA8yrA+Review →
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About Mutual of Omaha

Mutual of Omaha is a Fortune 500 mutual insurance company with over 115 years of experience serving American families. Known for their exceptional financial strength and customer service, they offer a range of annuity products designed for safety-conscious investors. As a mutual company, they are owned by their policyholders, aligning their interests with their customers.

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How we scored them

Income Options86/100
Financial Strength96/100
Fees & Costs87/100
Flexibility82/100
Customer Service94/100
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The tradeoffs

What works
  • Superior AM Best A+ rating
  • Over 115 years of financial stability
  • Mutual company structure (policyholder-owned)
  • Excellent customer service reputation
  • Competitive MYGA rates
What to watch
  • Fewer indexed annuity options than specialists
  • Income rider payouts slightly below top competitors
  • Limited online account management tools
  • Smaller annuity product portfolio
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Best fit for these buyers

Safety-conscious investors prioritizing financial strength
Those who value a mutual company structure
Retirees seeking simple, guaranteed products
Ages 55-75 wanting principal protection
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Frequently asked questions

Is Mutual of Omaha a good annuity company?
Mutual of Omaha earns an average rating of 4.0/5 across the 15 products we've reviewed, and A.M. Best rates the carrier A+ for financial strength. We describe its financial position as "Superior" with $45+ Billion in total assets.
What is the surrender period for Mutual of Omaha annuities?
Surrender periods on Mutual of Omaha's current lineup run 3–10 years, depending on the product. Most products allow an annual free-withdrawal amount before charges apply — the product table above shows each product's surrender length, and each review covers the exact schedule.

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