Nationwide Life Insurance Company vs John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)
Comprehensive side-by-side comparison of indexed universal life insurance companies
Nationwide Life Insurance Company
Founded: 1929
Columbus, Ohio
Assets
$140 billion
IUL Experience
15+ years
Products
2
Avg Cap Rate
12%
Key Strengths
Nationwide subsidiary
IUL Accumulator II 2020, IUL Protector II 2020
Cap rates 9.5-25%
Participation rates up to 315%
John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)
Founded: 1862
Boston, Massachusetts
Assets
Part of Manulife with CA$1.4 trillion AUM
IUL Experience
15+ years
Products
4
Avg Cap Rate
8.00%
Key Strengths
160+ years in business
Comdex rating of 93 (among highest)
John Hancock Vitality Program (wellness-based rewards unique to industry)
Survivorship UL gold standard for estate planning
Strong with high-risk medical conditions
Detailed Feature Comparison
| Feature | Nationwide Life Insurance Company | John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1929 | 1862 |
| Headquarters | Columbus, Ohio | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Assets Under Management | $140 billion | Part of Manulife with CA$1.4 trillion AUM |
| Years in IUL Business | 15+ years | 15+ years |
| Number of IUL Products | 2 | 4 |
| Typical Cap Rate Range | 9.5% - 25% | 7.50% - 9.00% |
| Participation Rates | 200% | 110% |
| Minimum Premium | $5,000 annual | $5,000 annual |
| Issue Ages | 0-85 years | 20-70 (Accumulation IUL with Vitality) |
| Underwriting Speed | 2-4 weeks | 3-4 weeks standard |