Symetra Life Insurance Company vs American General Life Insurance (Corebridge Financial)
Comprehensive side-by-side comparison of indexed universal life insurance companies
Symetra Life Insurance Company
Founded: 1957
Bellevue, Washington
Assets
$58+ billion
IUL Experience
10+ years
Products
3
Avg Cap Rate
9.5%
Key Strengths
May 2023: higher caps, participation rates, bonuses; lower premiums
Fastest approvals: 18-25 minutes
Cancer Care Compass Rider (multi-cancer detection)
2% lookback guarantee (Accumulator)
GoodLife rewards for healthy lifestyle
American General Life Insurance (Corebridge Financial)
Founded: 1926
Houston, Texas
Assets
$393 billion (Corebridge consolidated)
IUL Experience
15+ years
Products
3
Avg Cap Rate
9.5%
Key Strengths
4.4 million policyholders, $393B assets
18 duration options (most flexible in industry)
AU+ accelerated underwriting (60%+ qualify, some approved in 24 hours)
Strong high-risk underwriting history
Multiple index crediting with safeguards
Detailed Feature Comparison
| Feature | Symetra Life Insurance Company | American General Life Insurance (Corebridge Financial) |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1957 | 1926 |
| Headquarters | Bellevue, Washington | Houston, Texas |
| Assets Under Management | $58+ billion | $393 billion (Corebridge consolidated) |
| Years in IUL Business | 10+ years | 15+ years |
| Number of IUL Products | 3 | 3 |
| Typical Cap Rate Range | 8% - 11% | 8% - 11% |
| Participation Rates | 140% | 115% |
| Minimum Premium | $3,600 annual | $5,000 annual |
| Issue Ages | 20-85 (Accumulator/Protector); 20-60 (SwiftProtector) | 0-85 years |
| Underwriting Speed | SwiftProtector 18-25 minutes; SwiftTerm 18 minutes | 24 hours to 4 weeks (60%+ qualify for accelerated) |