Globe Life (NYSE:GL) (NYSE:GL) is a publicly traded insurance holding company specializing in life and supplemental health insurance products for individuals and families across the United States. Through its principal operating subsidiaries, the company offers term and whole life insurance policies, accidental death coverage, cancer and intensive care insurance, and fixed index annuities. Globe Life’s product suite is designed to meet a variety of customer needs, from basic protection against income loss to long-term wealth accumulation and estate planning.
Founded in 1900 as the Parents’ Aid Association in Fort Worth, Texas, Globe Life has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion to serve policyholders in all 50 states. The company conducts business under multiple brands, including Globe Life and Accident Insurance Company, American Income Life, Liberty National, and United American. Its distribution network spans direct-to-consumer channels, career agents, independent brokers, and group marketing agreements. This diversified approach enables Globe Life to reach middle-income households and union members, as well as small business owners and affinity groups.
Headquartered in McKinney, Texas, Globe Life is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Gordon M. Lewis, who has overseen the company’s recent rebranding and digital initiatives aimed at improving customer engagement. The senior leadership team includes executives with deep experience in underwriting, investment management, and claims administration. Globe Life also maintains a strong community presence through the Globe Life Foundation, which supports children’s health and education programs nationwide.
