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Globe Life Insurance Review 2024
Lead Writer | Life insurance, auto insurance, insurance data
Andrew Marder is a former lead writer for NerdWallet focusing on insurance and data analysis. He has over a decade of experience in finance, with previous roles at Barclays, The Motley Fool and Gartner. His work has appeared in The Week, The Washington Post and other national news outlets. He has presented his work at the Gartner Marketing Symposium/Xpo and Accountex.
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Globe Life
2.5
on Nerdwallet
Financial strength ratingThese ratings indicate an insurer’s ability to pay future claims.
Online purchaseThis indicates whether the company offers a way to apply for and purchase policies entirely online.
NAIC complaintsRatings are based on complaints to state regulators relative to a company’s size, according to three years’ worth of data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. NerdWallet conducts its data analysis and reaches conclusions independently and without the endorsement of the NAIC.
Policies offeredTerm policies last a set number of years, while permanent policies typically last a lifetime. No-exam policies don’t require a medical exam.
Pros
- Offers life insurance policies without a medical exam.
- Low rates for the first month.
- Can buy a policy online, over the phone or via mail.
Cons
- Far more than the expected number of complaints for a company of its size.
- Relatively low coverage amounts available.
- Can’t file a claim online.
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Globe Life
2.5
Financial strength ratingThese ratings indicate an insurer’s ability to pay future claims.
Online purchaseThis indicates whether the company offers a way to apply for and purchase policies entirely online.
NAIC complaintsRatings are based on complaints to state regulators relative to a company’s size, according to three years’ worth of data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. NerdWallet conducts its data analysis and reaches conclusions independently and without the endorsement of the NAIC.
Policies offeredTerm policies last a set number of years, while permanent policies typically last a lifetime. No-exam policies don’t require a medical exam.
Pros
- Offers life insurance policies without a medical exam.
- Low rates for the first month.
- Can buy a policy online, over the phone or via mail.
Cons
- Far more than the expected number of complaints for a company of its size.
- Relatively low coverage amounts available.
- Can’t file a claim online.
In our life insurance reviews, our editorial team considers the customer and the insurer. These are some of the factors we take into account:
Policies offered. There are many types of life insurance on the market, and they fall into three key categories:
Term life insurance offers temporary coverage and a guaranteed payout if the policyholder dies during the term.
Permanent life insurance typically lasts a lifetime and builds cash value that can be borrowed against in the future.
No-exam life insurance issues coverage without the need for a medical exam.
Financial strength. We use AM Best ratings to confirm an insurer’s long-term financial stability and ability to pay claims. For life insurance, NerdWallet typically recommends considering insurers with ratings of A- or higher. Here’s the breakdown:
Exceptional: A+, A++.
Strong: A-, A.
Moderate: B, B+.
Complaints. These ratings are based on complaints to state regulators relative to a company’s size, according to three years’ worth of data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. The best life insurance companies have fewer than the expected number of complaints.
Buy online. This indicates whether an insurer allows you to apply for and buy a policy completely online.
Dive deeper: Ratings methodology for life insurance
Founded in 1951, Globe Life offers a mix of term and permanent life insurance. The company highlights its initial low cost, with $1 buying your first month’s coverage — but that cost quickly increases.
Formerly known as Torchmark, Globe Life also sells policies through subsidiaries including American Income Life, Liberty National Life, United American and Family Heritage Life. It’s headquartered in McKinney, Texas, and has life insurance agents across the country.
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Globe Life insurance rating
2.5
NerdWallet ratingGlobe Life earned 2.5 stars out of 5 for overall performance. NerdWallet’s ratings are determined by our editorial team. The scoring formula takes into account consumer experience, complaint data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and financial strength ratings.
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Globe Life insurance policies
Globe Life sells a range of life insurance policies online and through its network of agents. None of the policies require a medical exam.
Term life insurance. Get $5,000 to $100,000 of term life insurance, which lasts one to 30 years.
Whole life insurance. If you need lifelong coverage, you can buy a whole life insurance policy worth $5,000 to $50,000. It builds cash value over time, and once you’ve accumulated enough, you can begin taking out loans against your policy.
Child whole life insurance. Globe Life allows you to purchase $5,000 to $30,000 in whole life insurance for your child.
Final expense insurance. This burial insurance policy is designed to cover end-of-life costs.
Globe Life’s pricing can include a reduced rate during the first month. The rate after that is based on the insured person’s age when the policy takes effect.
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Globe Life customer complaints and satisfaction
Over three years, Globe Life has drawn far more than the expected number of complaints to state regulators for a company of its size, according to a NerdWallet analysis of data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
Globe Life ranked No. 7 out of 22 companies for customer satisfaction in J.D. Power's 2023 U.S. Individual Life Insurance Study
How Globe Life compares to other insurers
Globe Life | Northwestern Mutual | Foresters | |
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Star rating | 2.5 NerdWallet ratingNerdWallet's ratings are determined by our editorial team. The scoring formula incorporates consumer experience, financial strength ratings and complaint data. | 5.0 NerdWallet ratingNerdWallet's ratings are determined by our editorial team. The scoring formula incorporates consumer experience, financial strength ratings and complaint data. | 3.0 NerdWallet ratingNerdWallet's ratings are determined by our editorial team. The scoring formula incorporates consumer experience, financial strength ratings and complaint data. |
Financial strength | Strong. | Exceptional. | Strong. |
NAIC complaints | Far more than expected. | Far fewer than expected. | More than expected. |
J.D. Power ranking | #7 out of 22. | #10 out of 22. | N/A. |
Policy types offered | Term, permanent, no-exam. | Term, permanent. | Term, permanent. |
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More about Globe Life
There’s limited policy information on Globe Life’s website. To learn more about its coverage, you’ll need to provide your contact details or reach out to an agent.
If you already have a life insurance policy with Globe Life, you can pay premiums and add coverage via the Apple or Android app.
To file a life insurance claim, you’ll need to download and mail a form along with supporting documents.
In addition to life insurance, Globe Life also offers:
Accidental death insurance.
Supplemental health insurance, including critical illness insurance, hospital insurance, cancer insurance and accident insurance.
Life insurance buying guide
Before you start comparing companies, choose the type of life insurance you want, such as term or whole life. Decide which life insurance riders, if any, you want the policy to include. Calculate how much life insurance you need and how long you want the coverage to last. Check that the insurers you’re considering offer the coverage you’re looking for.
When comparing rates, be sure the quotes are for the same amount of coverage over the same period of time. It’s also important to make sure the policy’s medical requirements match your needs. For example, if you want to skip the life insurance medical exam but don’t mind answering health questions, confirm that the application process for each policy you're comparing aligns with that.
Price may not be the biggest driver behind your decision to buy. Look at the number of consumer complaints each company receives, as high numbers can be a red flag about the quality of service.
For more guidance, see our life insurance buying guide.
Methodology
Life insurance ratings methodology
NerdWallet’s life insurance ratings are based on consumer experience, complaint index scores from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners for individual life insurance, and weighted averages of financial strength ratings, which indicate a company’s ability to pay future claims. Within the consumer experience category, we consider ease of communication and website transparency, which looks at the depth of policy details available online. To calculate each insurer’s rating, we adjusted the scores to a curved 5-point scale.
These ratings are a guide, but we encourage you to shop around and compare several insurance quotes to find the best rate for you. NerdWallet does not receive compensation for any reviews. Read our editorial guidelines.
Insurer complaints methodology
NerdWallet examined complaints received by state insurance regulators and reported to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners in 2020-2022. To assess how insurers compare with one another, the NAIC calculates a complaint index each year for each subsidiary, measuring its share of total complaints relative to its size, or share of total premiums in the industry. To evaluate a company’s complaint history, NerdWallet calculated a similar index for each insurer, weighted by market shares of each subsidiary, over the three-year period. NerdWallet conducts its data analysis and reaches conclusions independently and without the endorsement of the NAIC. Ratios are determined separately for auto, home (including renters and condo) and life insurance.
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