American General Life Insurance (Corebridge Financial) vs Symetra Life Insurance Company
Comprehensive side-by-side comparison of indexed universal life insurance companies
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
Symetra Life Insurance Company
Founded: 1957
Bellevue, Washington
Assets
$58+ billion
IUL Experience
10+ years
Products
3
Avg Cap Rate
9.5%
Key Strengths
May 2023: higher caps, participation rates, bonuses; lower premiums
Fastest approvals: 18-25 minutes
Cancer Care Compass Rider (multi-cancer detection)
2% lookback guarantee (Accumulator)
GoodLife rewards for healthy lifestyle
Detailed Feature Comparison
| Feature | American General Life Insurance (Corebridge Financial) | Symetra Life Insurance Company |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1926 | 1957 |
| Headquarters | Houston, Texas | Bellevue, Washington |
| Assets Under Management | $393 billion (Corebridge consolidated) | $58+ billion |
| Years in IUL Business | 15+ years | 10+ years |
| Number of IUL Products | 3 | 3 |
| Typical Cap Rate Range | 8% - 11% | 8% - 11% |
| Participation Rates | 115% | 140% |
| Minimum Premium | $5,000 annual | $3,600 annual |
| Issue Ages | 0-85 years | 20-85 (Accumulator/Protector); 20-60 (SwiftProtector) |
| Underwriting Speed | 24 hours to 4 weeks (60%+ qualify for accelerated) | SwiftProtector 18-25 minutes; SwiftTerm 18 minutes |