Ameritas Life vs Protective Life Insurance Company
Comprehensive side-by-side comparison of indexed universal life insurance companies
Ameritas Life
Founded: 1887
Lincoln, Nebraska
Assets
$20 billion
IUL Experience
3+ years
Products
4
Avg Cap Rate
9.5%
Key Strengths
Offers 4+ IUL products
Growth IUL, FLX IUL, Ethos IUL (partnership)
Instant underwriting (launched Sept 2023 with Ethos)
Protective Life Insurance Company
Founded: 1907
Birmingham, Alabama
Assets
$120 billion
IUL Experience
15+ years
Products
2
Avg Cap Rate
9.5%
Key Strengths
Forbes: 'Best for Universal Life'
USA Today: Best carrier overall
Competitive internal policy costs
Term policies up to 40 years
Strong Japanese parent backing (Dai-ichi Life Holdings)
Detailed Feature Comparison
| Feature | Ameritas Life | Protective Life Insurance Company |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1887 | 1907 |
| Headquarters | Lincoln, Nebraska | Birmingham, Alabama |
| Assets Under Management | $20 billion | $120 billion |
| Years in IUL Business | 3+ years | 15+ years |
| Number of IUL Products | 4 | 2 |
| Typical Cap Rate Range | 8% - 11% | 8% - 11% |
| Participation Rates | 115% | 110% |
| Minimum Premium | $3,600 annual | $5,000 annual |
| Issue Ages | 0-85 years | 0-85 years |
| Underwriting Speed | Instant to 3 weeks | 2-4 weeks standard |