Columbus Life vs Prudential (Pruco Life Insurance Company)
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)
Prudential (Pruco Life Insurance Company)
Founded: 1875
Newark, New Jersey
Assets
$1.7 trillion AUM; $4 trillion gross life insurance in force worldwide
IUL Experience
15+ years
Products
4
Avg Cap Rate
8.75%
Key Strengths
Fortune Global 500 company
Over 145 years of history
#1 in variable life insurance market
BenefitAccess Rider for chronic/terminal illness
Over 50 million customers worldwide
Detailed Feature Comparison
| Feature | Columbus Life | Prudential (Pruco Life Insurance Company) |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1906 | 1875 |
| Headquarters | Cincinnati, Ohio | Newark, New Jersey |
| Assets Under Management | $45 billion group assets (Western & Southern) | $1.7 trillion AUM; $4 trillion gross life insurance in force worldwide |
| Years in IUL Business | 10+ years | 15+ years |
| Number of IUL Products | 3 | 4 |
| Typical Cap Rate Range | 8% - 10% | 7.00% - 10.25% |
| Participation Rates | 110% | 110% |
| 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 | 2-4 weeks standard |