Ameritas Life vs American National Insurance Company
Comprehensive side-by-side comparison of indexed universal life insurance companies
Ameritas Life
Founded: 1887
Lincoln, Nebraska
Assets
$20 billion
IUL Experience
3+ years
Products
4
Avg Cap Rate
9.5%
Key Strengths
Offers 4+ IUL products
Growth IUL, FLX IUL, Ethos IUL (partnership)
Instant underwriting (launched Sept 2023 with Ethos)
American National Insurance Company
Founded: 1905
Galveston, Texas
Assets
$30 billion
IUL Experience
15+ years
Products
1
Avg Cap Rate
9.5%
Key Strengths
120+ year history
Newsweek: 'America's Most Trustworthy Companies'
Forbes: 'America's Best Insurance Companies'
82 consecutive years financial strength recognition
Operates in all 50 states
Detailed Feature Comparison
| Feature | Ameritas Life | American National Insurance Company |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1887 | 1905 |
| Headquarters | Lincoln, Nebraska | Galveston, Texas |
| Assets Under Management | $20 billion | $30 billion |
| Years in IUL Business | 3+ years | 15+ years |
| Number of IUL Products | 4 | 1 |
| Typical Cap Rate Range | 8% - 11% | 8% - 11% |
| Participation Rates | 115% | 110% |
| Minimum Premium | $3,600 annual | $5,000 annual |
| Issue Ages | 0-85 years | 0-85 years |
| Underwriting Speed | Instant to 3 weeks | 3-4 weeks standard |