Columbus Life vs American General Life Insurance (Corebridge Financial)
Comprehensive side-by-side comparison of indexed universal life insurance companies
Columbus Life
Founded: 1906
Cincinnati, Ohio
Assets
$45 billion group assets (Western & Southern)
IUL Experience
10+ years
Products
3
Avg Cap Rate
9%
Key Strengths
Offers 3+ IUL products
Indexed Explorer Plus, Indexed Explorer Now (rapid issue), Expedition SIUL (survivorship)
American General Life Insurance (Corebridge Financial)
Founded: 1926
Houston, Texas
Assets
$393 billion (Corebridge consolidated)
IUL Experience
15+ years
Products
3
Avg Cap Rate
9.5%
Key Strengths
4.4 million policyholders, $393B assets
18 duration options (most flexible in industry)
AU+ accelerated underwriting (60%+ qualify, some approved in 24 hours)
Strong high-risk underwriting history
Multiple index crediting with safeguards
Detailed Feature Comparison
| Feature | Columbus Life | American General Life Insurance (Corebridge Financial) |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1906 | 1926 |
| Headquarters | Cincinnati, Ohio | Houston, Texas |
| Assets Under Management | $45 billion group assets (Western & Southern) | $393 billion (Corebridge consolidated) |
| Years in IUL Business | 10+ years | 15+ years |
| Number of IUL Products | 3 | 3 |
| Typical Cap Rate Range | 8% - 10% | 8% - 11% |
| Participation Rates | 110% | 115% |
| Minimum Premium | $5,000 annual | $5,000 annual |
| Issue Ages | 0-85 years | 0-85 years |
| Underwriting Speed | 2-4 weeks standard, rapid issue available | 24 hours to 4 weeks (60%+ qualify for accelerated) |