Globe Life (NYSE:GL), traded on the NYSE under the symbol GL, is a U.S.-based insurance holding company that underwrites and distributes a range of life and supplemental health insurance products. Through its subsidiary brands—Globe Life, American Income Life, Liberty National Life, United American Insurance Company and Family Heritage Life—it offers term life, whole life, fixed annuities and supplemental health coverage designed to meet the needs of individuals and families across various socioeconomic segments.
The company’s product suite includes low-cost, easy-to-understand life insurance policies, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, hospital indemnity plans and specified disease insurance. Globe Life leverages a combination of captive agency forces, independent agents and direct-to-consumer marketing to reach policyholders in all 50 U.S. states. Its distribution model emphasizes personal service and streamlined underwriting tailored for both first-time buyers and those seeking supplemental protection to complement employer-sponsored plans.
Founded in 1900 as the Woodmen Accident and Benefit Company, the enterprise later adopted the Torchmark name before rebranding to Globe Life in 2019 to unify its operations under a single, nationally recognized identity. Headquartered in McKinney, Texas, Globe Life has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion, focusing on steady policy growth and disciplined risk management. Over more than a century of operations, the company has maintained a conservative investment portfolio and a commitment to profitable underwriting.
Leadership is headed by President and Chief Executive Officer Jonathan L. Grupp, who oversees corporate strategy, risk oversight and continuing product innovation. Globe Life’s operational footprint spans every major U.S. region, with underwriting operations in Texas and Ohio and administrative centers supporting customer service, claims processing and distribution. Through a combination of digital tools and local agent relationships, the company aims to deliver quick policy issuance and responsive claims service to its more than two million policyholders.
