Securian Financial (Minnesota Life) vs Ameritas Life
Comprehensive side-by-side comparison of indexed universal life insurance companies
Securian Financial (Minnesota Life)
Founded: 1880
St. Paul, Minnesota
Assets
$5.5 billion+
IUL Experience
10+ years
Products
4
Avg Cap Rate
9%
Key Strengths
140+ year history
Eclipse Accumulator II with new Hindsight Account (60/40/0 split)
Low charges and transparency
Nearly $2B annuity sales (2023)
IPA Flex rider for customization
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)
Detailed Feature Comparison
| Feature | Securian Financial (Minnesota Life) | Ameritas Life |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1880 | 1887 |
| Headquarters | St. Paul, Minnesota | Lincoln, Nebraska |
| Assets Under Management | $5.5 billion+ | $20 billion |
| Years in IUL Business | 10+ years | 3+ years |
| Number of IUL Products | 4 | 4 |
| Typical Cap Rate Range | 8% - 10% | 8% - 11% |
| Participation Rates | 120% | 115% |
| Minimum Premium | $5,000 annual | $3,600 annual |
| Issue Ages | 0-85 years | 0-85 years |
| Underwriting Speed | 2-4 weeks standard | Instant to 3 weeks |