Minnesota Life Insurance (Securian) vs Nationwide

Comprehensive side-by-side comparison of indexed universal life insurance companies

Updated 2025
Independent Analysis
Professional Ratings

Minnesota Life Insurance (Securian)

Founded: 1880

St. Paul, Minnesota

Financial Strength Ratings

AM Best A+
S&P AA-
Moody's A1
Assets
$5.5 billion+ assets
IUL Experience
10+ years
Products
3
Avg Cap Rate
9%

Key Strengths

Same as Securian (#15)
Eclipse Accumulator II IUL, Eclipse Protector II, Orion IUL
145 years operating
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Nationwide

Founded: 1926

Columbus, Ohio

Financial Strength Ratings

AM Best A+
S&P AA-
Moody's A1
Assets
$140 billion
IUL Experience
18+ years
Products
4
Avg Cap Rate
10.25%

Key Strengths

Fortune 100 company (#72 in 2025)
Pioneer of Volatility Control Index movement
Industry-leading participation rates
Lowest cost of insurance charges in industry
Cap rates reaching 25% on certain strategies
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Detailed Feature Comparison

Feature Minnesota Life Insurance (Securian) Nationwide
Founded 1880 1926
Headquarters St. Paul, Minnesota Columbus, Ohio
Assets Under Management $5.5 billion+ assets $140 billion
Years in IUL Business 10+ years 18+ years
Number of IUL Products 3 4
Typical Cap Rate Range 8% - 10% 6.00% - 25.00%
Participation Rates 120% 250%
Minimum Premium $5,000 annual $5,000 annual
Issue Ages 0-85 years 0-85 years
Underwriting Speed 2-4 weeks 2-4 weeks standard

Nationwide IUL Policies

Nationwide Indexed UL Accumulator II 2020

Cap Rate: 10.25%

Floor: 0%

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Nationwide Indexed UL Protector II 2020

Cap Rate: 9.50% to 10.25%

Floor: 0%

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