City of Binghamton and Broome County Proclaim “Security Mutual Week”
Binghamton, NY – Binghamton Mayor Jared M. Kraham, and Broome County Executive Jason T. Garnar, alongside local leaders, proclaimed the week of June 9, 2025, “Security Mutual Week”, in the City of Binghamton and in Broome County. These proclamations recognize the many ways Security Mutual Life has contributed to the local community over the decades including charitable contributions to local organizations, volunteerism on behalf of its employees and beautification of Binghamton through the preservation of its historic office building.
“Security Mutual is truly the company that cares. As Mayor, I could not be more proud to call Binghamton its home,” stated Binghamton Mayor, Jared M. Kraham.
In honor of Security Mutual Week, downtown Binghamton will be decorated with Security Mutual Life flags and hanging flower baskets, co-sponsored by Security Mutual Life, in an effort to help beautify the City.
“It’s going to be said many times, but Security Mutual is really just one of those iconic companies in the City of Binghamton, and really in Broome County, that is a model for how companies should be,” said Broome County Executive, Jason T. Garnar.
“Since 1886, we’ve been dedicated to helping support this community and its residents. Security Mutual Week affords us the opportunity to reflect and highlight our involvement in the community and reiterate that this single week stands for a full year of initiatives and service by Security Mutual. I’m also excited to announce that our annual Advanced Marketing Seminar (AMS) is returning to Binghamton this week for the first time since 2019. Starting tomorrow and running through Thursday, over 100 of our key distributors and employees will be engaged in a series of presentations, educational sessions and networking opportunities. Our Advanced Marketing Seminar is a great way to get our distributors to Binghamton to grow closer to our Company and experience all this great City has to offer. We hope that our visitors take some time to walk the streets, dine at our restaurants and shop at our local establishments. Binghamton will definitely be on display over the next few days and for that we cannot wait,” said Kirk R. Gravely, President and Chief Executive Officer of Security Mutual Life.
Gravely went on to discuss the impact Sock Out Cancer® has had on the Greater Binghamton area. “When speaking of giving back, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention Sock Out Cancer. Since its inception in 2017, Sock Out Cancer has distributed $1.8 million to participating hospital foundations and other charitable organizations, many of which are located right here in the Southern Tier.”
Founded in 2017, the mission of Sock Out Cancer is to assist financially distressed cancer patients and their families pay for non-medical necessities such as food, transportation, and housing, so that patients can focus their energy on fighting cancer.
Security Mutual Life looks forward to continuing to support the Greater Binghamton area.
Founded in 1886, Security Mutual Life ––The Company That Cares®–– is one of the leading mutual life insurance companies in the United States. Security Mutual Life has been helping protect families and businesses during periods of prosperity, as well as during wars and times of economic uncertainty. The Company is recognized by leading life insurance analysts for its sound investment policies and performance. A.M. Best rates Security Mutual Life’s Financial Condition and Operating Performance Rating: A- (Excellent.)* Security Mutual Life is licensed in all 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
*A.M. Best assigns their “A-” (Excellent) rating to companies, which have, on balance, excellent financial strength, operating performance, and market profile when compared to the standards they have established. A.M. Best feels these companies have an excellent ability to meet their ongoing obligations to policyholders. The “A-” rating is fourth highest on A.M. Best’s 16-step rating scale. A.M. Best rating is current as of the date of publication. Ratings reflect a rating agency’s opinion of a company’s financial strength and ability to meet its obligations to its policyholders. A rating is not a recommendation of a company or any specific policy form.
Sock Out Cancer is a nonprofit initiative that aids financially distressed families so they can put all of their energy into fighting cancer. It is funded through donations, community-based fundraising efforts and the sale of its signature multi-colored socks, all of which also help raise public awareness of the financial challenges facing families fighting cancer. To learn more about Sock Out Cancer, please visit SockOutCancer.org and the Sock Out Cancer Facebook page. Sock Out Cancer, LLC, is wholly owned by the Security Mutual Life Foundation, which is a New York 501(c)(3) public charity.