Columbus Life vs Protective 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)
Protective Life Insurance Company
Founded: 1907
Birmingham, Alabama
Assets
$120 billion
IUL Experience
15+ years
Products
2
Avg Cap Rate
9.5%
Key Strengths
Forbes: 'Best for Universal Life'
USA Today: Best carrier overall
Competitive internal policy costs
Term policies up to 40 years
Strong Japanese parent backing (Dai-ichi Life Holdings)
Detailed Feature Comparison
| Feature | Columbus Life | Protective Life Insurance Company |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1906 | 1907 |
| Headquarters | Cincinnati, Ohio | Birmingham, Alabama |
| Assets Under Management | $45 billion group assets (Western & Southern) | $120 billion |
| Years in IUL Business | 10+ years | 15+ years |
| Number of IUL Products | 3 | 2 |
| Typical Cap Rate Range | 8% - 10% | 8% - 11% |
| 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 |