F&G (Fidelity & Guaranty Life) vs American General Life Insurance (Corebridge Financial)
Comprehensive side-by-side comparison of indexed universal life insurance companies
F&G (Fidelity & Guaranty Life)
Founded: 1959
Des Moines, Iowa
Assets
$40 billion
IUL Experience
10+ years
Products
2
Avg Cap Rate
9.5%
Key Strengths
LIMRA Q2 2024: Top IUL provider ranking
Competitive historical performance
Quick policy delivery
Juvenile IUL specialty (15 days to 17 years)
Living benefits: accelerated death benefits
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 | F&G (Fidelity & Guaranty Life) | American General Life Insurance (Corebridge Financial) |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1959 | 1926 |
| Headquarters | Des Moines, Iowa | Houston, Texas |
| Assets Under Management | $40 billion | $393 billion (Corebridge consolidated) |
| Years in IUL Business | 10+ years | 15+ years |
| Number of IUL Products | 2 | 3 |
| Typical Cap Rate Range | 8% - 11% | 8% - 11% |
| Participation Rates | 115% | 115% |
| Minimum Premium | $3,600 annual | $5,000 annual |
| Issue Ages | 15 days to 85 years | 0-85 years |
| Underwriting Speed | Some immediate delivery or within 24 hours | 24 hours to 4 weeks (60%+ qualify for accelerated) |