Symetra Life Insurance Company vs Ohio National Financial Services
Comprehensive side-by-side comparison of indexed universal life insurance companies
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
Ohio National Financial Services
Founded: 1909
Cincinnati, Ohio
Assets
$40.8 billion
IUL Experience
10+ years
Products
2
Avg Cap Rate
9%
Key Strengths
115+ year history
Mutual company structure
Comdex 74
Strong cash accumulation in Virtus IUL II
Note: Rating downgrades 2019-2020; exited annuity market
Detailed Feature Comparison
| Feature | Symetra Life Insurance Company | Ohio National Financial Services |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1957 | 1909 |
| Headquarters | Bellevue, Washington | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Assets Under Management | $58+ billion | $40.8 billion |
| Years in IUL Business | 10+ years | 10+ years |
| Number of IUL Products | 3 | 2 |
| Typical Cap Rate Range | 8% - 11% | 8% - 10% |
| Participation Rates | 140% | 110% |
| Minimum Premium | $3,600 annual | $5,000 annual |
| Issue Ages | 20-85 (Accumulator/Protector); 20-60 (SwiftProtector) | 0-85 years |
| Underwriting Speed | SwiftProtector 18-25 minutes; SwiftTerm 18 minutes | 3-4 weeks standard |