Rapid issue option

Columbus Life

  • Financial Strength A+
  • IUL Experience 10 years
  • Policy Portfolio 3 products
Founded
1906
Assets
$45 billion group assets (Western & Southern)
AM Best
A+
Participating
110%
Financial Strength Ratings
AM Best A+
S&P Not disclosed
Moody's Not disclosed

Product Benchmarks

Typical Cap Range
Min: 8% | Max: 10% | Current average: 9%
Participation Rates
Min: 100% | Max: 120% | Current average: 110%
Typical Fees
Coi range: Moderate | Admin fee: Standard | Premium load: Standard

About Columbus Life

Offers 3+ IUL products
Indexed Explorer Plus, Indexed Explorer Now (rapid issue), Expedition SIUL (survivorship)

Company Profile

Headquarters
Cincinnati, Ohio
Founded
1906
Years in IUL
10 years
Assets Under Management
$45 billion group assets (Western & Southern)
Minimum Premium
$5,000 annual
Issue Ages
0-85 years
Underwriting Speed
2-4 weeks standard, rapid issue available

IUL Policies from Columbus Life

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IUL Policy

Indexed Explorer Plus

Indexed Universal Life solution focused on compounding tax-advantaged cash value.

Cap Rate Varies: 8% to 10%
Floor Protection 0%%
Participation Varies: 100% to 120%
Minimum Premium $5,000 annual
Issue Ages 0-85
  • Western & Southern Financial backing
  • $45B group assets
  • Rapid issue available
  • Index options: S&P 500, Multiple strategies
IUL Policy

Indexed Explorer Now

Indexed Universal Life solution focused on compounding tax-advantaged cash value.

Cap Rate Varies: 8% to 10%
Floor Protection 0%%
Minimum Premium $5,000 annual
Issue Ages 0-85
  • Fast underwriting and issue
  • Western & Southern backing
  • Index options: S&P 500
IUL Policy

Expedition SIUL

Indexed Universal Life solution focused on compounding tax-advantaged cash value.

Cap Rate Varies: 8% to 10%
Floor Protection 0%%
Minimum Premium $5,000 annual
Issue Ages 0-85
  • Estate planning focus
  • Survivorship design
  • Index options: S&P 500, Multiple options
Personalized Planning

Map Out Your Columbus Life Strategy

Partner with fiduciary-aligned specialists to benchmark Columbus Life against other carriers and design an IUL strategy around your goals.

  • Carrier benchmarking with transparent fee and rider analysis
  • Custom illustrations tailored to your cash-flow and retirement timeline
  • Step-by-step implementation with ongoing performance reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

Columbus Life currently offers 3 IUL solutions that balance growth potential with downside protection. Our specialists will help you match product features to your retirement or legacy goals.

Columbus Life maintains strong independent ratings including AM Best A+, demonstrating resilient balance sheet strength and consistent claims-paying ability.

Rapid issue option | Western & Southern backing

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