North American Company for Life and Health Insurance vs Prudential (Pruco Life Insurance Company)
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
Prudential (Pruco Life Insurance Company)
Founded: 1875
Newark, New Jersey
Assets
$1.7 trillion AUM; $4 trillion gross life insurance in force worldwide
IUL Experience
15+ years
Products
4
Avg Cap Rate
8.75%
Key Strengths
Fortune Global 500 company
Over 145 years of history
#1 in variable life insurance market
BenefitAccess Rider for chronic/terminal illness
Over 50 million customers worldwide
Detailed Feature Comparison
| Feature | North American Company for Life and Health Insurance | Prudential (Pruco Life Insurance Company) |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1886 | 1875 |
| Headquarters | West Des Moines, Iowa (new HQ 2021); Sioux Falls, SD (also listed) | Newark, New Jersey |
| Assets Under Management | $35 billion | $1.7 trillion AUM; $4 trillion gross life insurance in force worldwide |
| Years in IUL Business | 20+ years | 15+ years |
| Number of IUL Products | 4 | 4 |
| Typical Cap Rate Range | 10% - 11% | 7.00% - 10.25% |
| Participation Rates | 100% | 110% |
| 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 standard |