North American Company for Life and Health Insurance vs COUNTRY Financial
Comprehensive side-by-side comparison of indexed universal life insurance companies
North American Company for Life and Health Insurance
Founded: 1886
West Des Moines, Iowa (new HQ 2021); Sioux Falls, SD (also listed)
Assets
$35 billion
IUL Experience
20+ years
Products
4
Avg Cap Rate
11%
Key Strengths
Superior crediting performance (#1 in distribution testing)
Fixed Interest Participating Policy Loans with 2.0% bonus
Protected Death Benefit - unique guaranteed portion feature
Free acceleration of death benefits for critical/chronic/terminal illness
Over 600,000 policies and annuities
COUNTRY Financial
Founded: 1925
Bloomington, Illinois
Assets
$12 billion
IUL Experience
5+ years
Products
1
Avg Cap Rate
9%
Key Strengths
Offers IUL products
COUNTRY Financial Indexed Universal Life with 100% participation rate, 0% floor
Forbes #1 life insurance provider ranking (2024)
Detailed Feature Comparison
| Feature | North American Company for Life and Health Insurance | COUNTRY Financial |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1886 | 1925 |
| Headquarters | West Des Moines, Iowa (new HQ 2021); Sioux Falls, SD (also listed) | Bloomington, Illinois |
| Assets Under Management | $35 billion | $12 billion |
| Years in IUL Business | 20+ years | 5+ years |
| Number of IUL Products | 4 | 1 |
| Typical Cap Rate Range | 10% - 11% | 8% - 10% |
| Participation Rates | 100% | 100% |
| Minimum Premium | $5,000 annual | $5,000 annual |
| Issue Ages | 0-85 years | 0-85 years |
| Underwriting Speed | 2-4 weeks standard | 2-4 weeks |