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Investments
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Investments Note 4—Investments
Portfolio Composition: Summaries of fixed maturities available for sale by amortized cost, fair value, and allowance for credit losses at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, and the corresponding amounts of gross unrealized gains and losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows. Redeemable preferred stock is included within "Corporates, by sector."
At March 31, 2025

Amortized
Cost
Allowance for Credit LossesGross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
 Value(1)
% of Total
Fixed
Maturities(2)
Fixed maturities available for sale:
U.S. Government direct, guaranteed, and government-sponsored enterprises$407,846 $— $61 $(31,928)$375,979 
States, municipalities, and political subdivisions3,295,133 — 27,554 (561,706)2,760,981 16 
Foreign governments37,681 — 20 (9,320)28,381 — 
Corporates, by sector:
Industrials7,971,906 (7,058)138,014 (717,612)7,385,250 42 
Financial5,026,161 — 107,057 (371,016)4,762,202 27 
Utilities2,104,309 — 57,954 (101,935)2,060,328 12 
Total corporates15,102,376 (7,058)303,025 (1,190,563)14,207,780 81 
Collateralized debt obligations36,609 — 5,046 — 41,655 — 
Other asset-backed securities94,722 (3,297)69 (1,303)90,191 
Total fixed maturities
$18,974,367 $(10,355)$335,775 $(1,794,820)$17,504,967 100 
(1)Amount reported in the balance sheet.
(2)At fair value.

At December 31, 2024
Amortized
Cost
Allowance for Credit LossesGross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
 Value(1)
% of Total
Fixed
Maturities(2)
Fixed maturities available for sale:
U.S. Government direct, guaranteed, and government-sponsored enterprises$401,753 $— $$(42,794)$358,960 
States, municipalities, and political subdivisions3,300,901 — 20,662 (534,759)2,786,804 16 
Foreign governments36,883 — 18 (8,870)28,031 — 
Corporates, by sector:
Industrials
7,889,074 (7,098)105,610 (805,330)7,182,256 42 
Financial5,006,375 — 82,598 (413,043)4,675,930 27 
Utilities2,081,366 — 39,716 (118,007)2,003,075 12 
Total corporates14,976,815 (7,098)227,924 (1,336,380)13,861,261 81 
Collateralized debt obligations36,923 — 5,943 — 42,866 — 
Other asset-backed securities82,534 (3,297)39 (2,186)77,090 
Total fixed maturities
$18,835,809 $(10,395)$254,587 $(1,924,989)$17,155,012 100 
(1)Amount reported in the balance sheet.
(2)At fair value.

The Company had unfunded commitments of $155 million and $167 million in fixed maturities at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.
The Company has exposure to real estate investment trusts with an average rating of BBB+, which had a fair value of $397 million (2% of the total fixed maturity portfolio) and $405 million (2% of the total fixed maturity portfolio) at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively.

A schedule of fixed maturities available for sale by contractual maturity date at March 31, 2025, is shown below on an amortized cost basis, net of allowance for credit losses, and on a fair value basis. Actual disposition dates could differ from contractual maturities due to call or prepayment provisions.
At March 31, 2025
Amortized
Cost, net
Fair
Value
Fixed maturities available for sale:
Due in one year or less$117,643 $117,820 
Due after one year through five years767,696 787,970 
Due after five years through ten years1,925,094 1,963,237 
Due after ten years through twenty years8,804,536 8,303,529 
Due after twenty years7,221,009 6,200,565 
Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities128,034 131,846 
$18,964,012 $17,504,967 
Analysis of Investment Operations: "Net investment income" for the three month periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 is summarized as follows:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20252024% Change
Fixed maturities available for sale$242,210 $246,098 (2)
Policy loans13,658 12,816 
Mortgage loans6,668 6,760 (1)
Other long-term investments(1)
23,079 19,663 17 
Short-term investments1,476 1,688 
287,091 287,025 — 
Less investment expense(6,477)(4,447)46 
Net investment income
$280,614 $282,578 (1)
(1)For the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, the investment funds, accounted for under the fair value option method, recorded $19.2 million and $18.9 million, respectively, in net investment income. Refer to Other Long-Term Investments below for further discussion on the investment funds.

Selected information about sales of fixed maturities available for sale is as follows:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20252024
Fixed maturities available for sale:
Proceeds from sales(1)
$53,911 $27,853 
Gross realized gains1,478 175 
Gross realized losses(1,464)(35)
(1)As of March 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had $0 million and $0 of unsettled trades, respectively.
An analysis of "realized gains (losses)" is as follows:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20252024
Realized investment gains (losses):
Fixed maturities available for sale:
Sales and other(1)
$788 $140 
Provision for credit losses40 88 
Fair value option—change in fair value2,371 (15,403)
Mortgage loans
433 (874)
Other investments(1,078)314 
Realized gains (losses) from investments
2,554 (15,735)
Other gains (losses)(2,469)3,936 
Total realized gains (losses)
85 (11,799)
Applicable tax(18)2,478 
Realized gains (losses), net of tax
$67 $(9,321)
(1)During the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company recorded $55.7 million and $66.9 million of issuer-initiated exchanges of fixed maturities (noncash transactions) that resulted in no realized gains (losses) in either period.
Fair Value Measurements: The following tables represent the fair value of fixed maturities measured on a recurring basis at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024:
Fair Value Measurement at March 31, 2025:
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets (Level 1)
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs (Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
Total Fair
Value
Fixed maturities available for sale
U.S. Government direct, guaranteed, and government-sponsored enterprises$— $375,979 $— $375,979 
States, municipalities, and political subdivisions— 2,760,981 — 2,760,981 
Foreign governments— 28,381 — 28,381 
Corporates, by sector:
Industrials
— 7,204,316 180,934 7,385,250 
Financial— 4,632,305 129,897 4,762,202 
Utilities
— 1,944,973 115,355 2,060,328 
Total corporates— 13,781,594 426,186 14,207,780 
Collateralized debt obligations— — 41,655 41,655 
Other asset-backed securities— 66,598 23,593 90,191 
Total fixed maturities
$— $17,013,533 $491,434 $17,504,967 
Percentage of total— %97 %%100 %

Fair Value Measurement at December 31, 2024:
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets (Level 1)
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs (Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
Total Fair
Value
Fixed maturities available for sale
U.S. Government direct, guaranteed, and government-sponsored enterprises$— $358,960 $— $358,960 
States, municipalities, and political subdivisions— 2,786,804 — 2,786,804 
Foreign governments— 28,031 — 28,031 
Corporates, by sector:
Industrials
— 6,998,900 183,356 7,182,256 
Financial— 4,551,737 124,193 4,675,930 
Utilities— 1,890,559 112,516 2,003,075 
Total corporates— 13,441,196 420,065 13,861,261 
Collateralized debt obligations— — 42,866 42,866 
Other asset-backed securities— 65,907 11,183 77,090 
Total fixed maturities
$— $16,680,898 $474,114 $17,155,012 
Percentage of total— %97 %%100 %
The following tables represent changes in fixed maturities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
Analysis of Changes in Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Asset-
backed Securities
Collateralized
Debt
Obligations
CorporatesTotal
Balance at January 1, 2025
$11,183 $42,866 $420,065 $474,114 
Included in realized gains / losses— — (1)(1)
Included in other comprehensive income30 5,046 (7,000)(1,924)
Acquisitions12,380 — 9,200 21,580 
Sales— — — — 
Amortization— 1,136 (3)1,133 
Other(1)
— (7,393)3,925 (3,468)
Transfers into Level 3(2)
— — — — 
Transfers out of Level 3(2)
— — — — 
Balance at March 31, 2025
$23,593 $41,655 $426,186 $491,434 
Percent of total fixed maturities— %— %%%
(1)Includes capitalized interest, foreign exchange adjustments, and principal repayments. 
(2)Considered to be transferred at the end of the period. Transfers into Level 3 occur when observable inputs are no longer available. Transfers out of Level 3 occur when observable inputs become available.

Analysis of Changes in Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Asset-
backed Securities
Collateralized
Debt
Obligations
CorporatesTotal
Balance at January 1, 2024
$— $42,146 $454,733 $496,879 
Included in realized gains / losses— — — — 
Included in other comprehensive income— (2,035)(5,996)(8,031)
Acquisitions— — 7,800 7,800 
Sales— — — — 
Amortization— 1,141 (4)1,137 
Other(1)
— (1,521)(18,969)(20,490)
Transfers into Level 3(2)
— — — — 
Transfers out of Level 3(2)
— — — — 
Balance at March 31, 2024
$— $39,731 $437,564 $477,295 
Percent of total fixed maturities— %— %%%
(1)Includes capitalized interest, foreign exchange adjustments, and principal repayments. 
(2)Considered to be transferred at the end of the period. Transfers into Level 3 occur when observable inputs are no longer available. Transfers out of Level 3 occur when observable inputs become available.
The following table presents changes in unrealized gains and losses for the period included in accumulated other comprehensive income for assets held at the end of the reporting period for Level 3 classification:
Changes in Unrealized Gains (Losses) included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income for Assets Held at the End of the Period
Asset-
backed Securities
Collateralized
Debt
Obligations
CorporatesTotal
At March 31, 2025
$30 $5,046 $(7,000)$(1,924)
At March 31, 2024
— (2,035)(5,996)(8,031)

Transfers between levels within the hierarchy occur when there are changes in the observability of the inputs and market data. Transfers into Level 3 occur when there is little unobservable market activity for the asset/liability as of the measurement date and the Company is required to rely upon internally-developed assumptions or third parties. Transfers out of Level 3 occur when quoted prices in active markets becomes available for identical assets/ liabilities or the ability to corroborate by observable market data.

The following table represents quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements:
Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
March 31, 2025
Fair ValueValuation
Techniques
Significant Unobservable
Input
Range
Weighted-
Average(1)
Private placement fixed maturities$426,186 Determination of credit spreadCredit rating
B to AA
BBB+
Collateralized debt obligations41,655 Discounted cash flowsDiscount rate
12.00%
12.00%
Asset-backed securities23,593 Determination of credit spreadCredit rating
CC - BBB
BB+
$491,434 
(1)Unobservable inputs were weighted by the relative fair value of the instruments.

Private placement fixed maturities and asset-backed securities are valued based on the contractual cash flows discounted by a yield determined as a treasury benchmark rate adjusted for a credit spread. The credit spread is developed from observable indices for similar securities and unobservable indices for private securities or private comparable securities for corresponding credit ratings. The credit ratings for the securities may be considered unobservable inputs, as they are private letter ratings issued by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization or are assigned by the third-party investment manager based on a quantitative and qualitative assessment of the credit underwritten. A higher (lower) credit rating would result in a higher (lower) valuation.

The collateral underlying the collateralized debt obligations consists primarily of trust preferred securities issued by banks and insurance companies. Collateralized debt obligations are valued at the present value of expected future cash flows using an unobservable discount rate. Expected cash flows are determined by scheduling the projected repayment of the collateral assuming no future defaults, deferrals, or recoveries. The discount rate is risk-adjusted to take these items into account. A significant increase (decrease) in the discount rate will produce a significant decrease (increase) in fair value. Additionally, a significant increase (decrease) in the cash flow expectations would result in a significant increase (decrease) in fair value. For more information regarding valuation procedures, please refer to Note 1—Significant Accounting Policies under the caption Fair Value Measurements, Investments in Securities disclosed in the Form 10-K.
Unrealized Loss Analysis: The following table discloses information about fixed maturities available for sale in an unrealized loss position.
Less than Twelve MonthsTwelve Months or LongerTotal
Number of issues (CUSIPs) held:
As of March 31, 2025584 1,499 2,083 
As of December 31, 2024705 1,498 2,203 
 
Globe Life's entire fixed maturity portfolio consisted of 2,571 issues by 1,018 different issuers at March 31, 2025 and 2,552 issues by 1,014 different issuers at December 31, 2024. The weighted-average quality rating of all unrealized loss positions at amortized cost was A- as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.

The following tables disclose unrealized investment losses by class and major sector of fixed maturities available for sale at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.

Analysis of Gross Unrealized Investment Losses
At March 31, 2025
Less than Twelve MonthsTwelve Months or LongerTotal
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Loss
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Loss
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Loss
Fixed maturities available for sale:
Investment grade securities:
U.S. Government direct, guaranteed, and government-sponsored enterprises$4,901 $(218)$361,306 $(31,710)$366,207 $(31,928)
States, municipalities, and political subdivisions591,622 (25,816)1,533,423 (535,890)2,125,045 (561,706)
Foreign governments— — 25,227 (9,320)25,227 (9,320)
Corporates, by sector:
Industrials
1,292,072 (58,960)3,486,110 (630,367)4,778,182 (689,327)
Financial748,292 (42,463)1,809,982 (312,039)2,558,274 (354,502)
Utilities
359,881 (15,222)546,222 (80,061)906,103 (95,283)
Total corporates2,400,245 (116,645)5,842,314 (1,022,467)8,242,559 (1,139,112)
Other asset-backed securities41,588 (162)24,974 (1,141)66,562 (1,303)
Total investment grade securities3,038,356 (142,841)7,787,244 (1,600,528)10,825,600 (1,743,369)
Below investment grade securities:
Corporates, by sector:
Industrials60,152 (873)153,494 (27,412)213,646 (28,285)
Financial7,133 (113)101,771 (16,401)108,904 (16,514)
Utilities27,442 (1,867)24,905 (4,785)52,347 (6,652)
Total corporates94,727 (2,853)280,170 (48,598)374,897 (51,451)
Other asset-backed securities— — — — — — 
Total below investment grade securities94,727 (2,853)280,170 (48,598)374,897 (51,451)
Total fixed maturities
$3,133,083 $(145,694)$8,067,414 $(1,649,126)$11,200,497 $(1,794,820)
Gross unrealized losses may fluctuate quarter over quarter due to factors in the market that affect our holdings, such as changes in interest rates or credit spreads. The Company considers many factors when determining whether an allowance for a credit loss should be recorded. While the Company holds securities that may be in an unrealized loss position from time to time, Globe Life does not generally intend to sell and it is unlikely that the Company will be required to sell the fixed maturities prior to their anticipated recovery or maturity due to the strong cash flows generated by its insurance operations.

Analysis of Gross Unrealized Investment Losses
At December 31, 2024
Less than Twelve MonthsTwelve Months or LongerTotal
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Loss
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Loss
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Loss
Fixed maturities available for sale:
Investment grade securities:
U.S. Government direct, guaranteed, and government-sponsored enterprises$11,268 $(290)$347,527 $(42,504)$358,795 $(42,794)
States, municipalities, and political subdivisions778,244 (32,894)1,532,264 (501,865)2,310,508 (534,759)
Foreign governments— — 24,925 (8,870)24,925 (8,870)
Corporates, by sector:
Industrials1,487,940 (73,404)3,433,034 (690,920)4,920,974 (764,324)
Financial961,932 (52,946)1,785,130 (333,873)2,747,062 (386,819)
Utilities546,965 (20,214)540,077 (90,996)1,087,042 (111,210)
Total corporates2,996,837 (146,564)5,758,241 (1,115,789)8,755,078 (1,262,353)
Other asset-backed securities23,231 (95)42,639 (2,091)65,870 (2,186)
Total investment grade securities3,809,580 (179,843)7,705,596 (1,671,119)11,515,176 (1,850,962)
Below investment grade securities:
Corporates, by sector:
Industrials54,199 (2,656)142,638 (38,350)196,837 (41,006)
Financial2,990 (53)126,811 (26,171)129,801 (26,224)
Utilities19,263 (1,113)24,003 (5,684)43,266 (6,797)
Total corporates76,452 (3,822)293,452 (70,205)369,904 (74,027)
Other asset-backed securities— — 2,198 — 2,198 — 
Total below investment grade securities76,452 (3,822)295,650 (70,205)372,102 (74,027)
Total fixed maturities
$3,886,032 $(183,665)$8,001,246 $(1,741,324)$11,887,278 $(1,924,989)
Fixed Maturities, Allowance for Credit Losses: A summary of the activity in the allowance for credit losses is as follows.
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20252024
Allowance for credit losses beginning balance
$10,395 $7,115 
Additions to allowance for which credit losses were not previously recorded— — 
Additions (reductions) to allowance for fixed maturities that previously had an allowance(40)(88)
Reduction of allowance for which the Company intends to sell or more likely than not will be required to sell or sold during the period— — 
Allowance for credit losses ending balance
$10,355 $7,027 

As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company had one fixed maturity security in non-accrual status with an amortized cost of $5.5 million and an allowance of $3.3 million.
Mortgage Loans (commercial mortgage loans): Summaries of commercial mortgage loans by property type and geographical location at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:
March 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Carrying Value% of TotalCarrying Value% of Total
Property type:
Industrial$128,598 30 $110,456 28 
Multi-family111,566 26 111,234 28 
Hospitality87,700 21 73,931 19 
Retail66,021 16 65,612 16 
Mixed use35,959 35,960 
Office3,061 6,539 
Total recorded investment432,905 102 403,732 102 
Less allowance for credit losses(6,731)(2)(7,644)(2)
Carrying value, net of allowance for credit losses
$426,174 100 $396,088 100 

March 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Carrying Value% of TotalCarrying Value% of Total
Geographic location:
Florida$80,308 19 $63,308 16 
Texas72,214 17 75,131 19 
New Jersey55,912 13 51,744 13 
California48,380 11 48,371 12 
Alabama35,884 35,850 
New York31,883 34,975 
Other108,324 25 94,353 24 
Total recorded investment432,905 102 403,732 102 
Less allowance for credit losses(6,731)(2)(7,644)(2)
Carrying value, net of allowance for credit losses
$426,174 100 $396,088 100 
The following tables are reflective of the key factors, debt service coverage ratios, and loan-to-value (LTV) ratios that are utilized by management to monitor the performance of the portfolios. The Company only makes new investments in commercial mortgage loans that have a LTV ratio less than 80%. LTV ratios that exceed 80% are generally a result of decreases in the valuation of the underlying property. Generally, a higher LTV ratio and a lower debt service coverage ratio equates to higher risk of loss.
March 31, 2025
Recorded Investment
Debt Service Coverage Ratios(1)
<1.00x1.00x—1.20x>1.20xTotal% of Gross Total
Loan-to-value ratio(2):
Less than 70%$66,631 $46,976 $268,913 $382,520 88 
70% to 80%— — — — — 
81% to 90%— — — — — 
Greater than 90%12,657 37,728 — 50,385 12 
Total$79,288 $84,704 $268,913 432,905 100 
Less allowance for credit losses(6,731)
Total, net of allowance for credit losses
$426,174 
(1)Annual net operating income divided by annual mortgage debt service (principal and interest).
(2)Loan balance divided by stabilized appraised value at origination, including planned renovations and stabilized occupancy. Updated internal valuations are used when a loan is materially underperforming.
December 31, 2024
Recorded Investment
Debt Service Coverage Ratios(1)
<1.00x1.00x—1.20x>1.20xTotal% of Gross Total
Loan-to-value ratio(2):
Less than 70%$88,507 $64,494 $196,867 $349,868 87 
70% to 80%— — — — — 
81% to 90%— — — — — 
Greater than 90%16,136 37,728 — 53,864 13 
Total$104,643 $102,222 $196,867 403,732 100 
Less allowance for credit losses(7,644)
Total, net of allowance for credit losses
$396,088 
(1)Annual net operating income divided by annual mortgage debt service (principal and interest).
(2)Loan balance divided by stabilized appraised value at origination, including planned renovations and stabilized occupancy. Updated internal valuations are used when a loan is materially underperforming.

As of March 31, 2025, the Company had 36 loans in the portfolio. During the quarter, the Company evaluated the commercial mortgage loan portfolio on both an individual and pooling basis to determine the allowance for credit losses and determined five loans were collateral dependent or likely to foreclose. The allowance for credit losses on the five loans was determined using the practical expedient which was based on an estimate of fair value of the underlying collateral plus costs to sell the asset. The total principal balance of the five loans was $50.4 million and the allowance for these loans using the practical expedient was $3.2 million as of March 31, 2025. During the quarter, one loan with an outstanding principal value of $3.5 million was removed from the evaluation as a result of foreclosure. Additionally, there were three commercial mortgage loans in the process of foreclosure, with an outstanding par value of $42.2 million and outstanding interest due of $1.9 million as of March 31, 2025. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the allowance for credit losses decreased by $913 thousand to $6.7 million. The provision for credit losses is included in "Realized gains (losses)" in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20252024
Allowance for credit losses beginning balance
$7,644 $3,672 
Provision (reversal) for credit losses(248)874 
Reduction in allowance due to dispositions
(665)— 
Allowance for credit losses ending balance
$6,731 $4,546 

As of March 31, 2025, the Company had four commercial mortgage loans in non-accrual status with a principal balance of $49 million. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had five commercial mortgage loans in non-accrual status with a principal balance of $53 million. The Company's unfunded commitment balance to commercial loan borrowers was $21 million as of March 31, 2025.
Other Long-Term Investments: Other long-term investments consist of the following assets:
March 31,
March 31,
2025
December 31, 2024
Investment funds$989,027 $986,766 
Company-owned life insurance(1)
205,331 202,734 
Other42,266 46,259 
Total
$1,236,624 $1,235,759 
(1) Company-owned life insurance (COLI) is reported at cash surrender value.

The following table presents additional information about the Company's investment funds as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 at fair value:
Fair Value
Unfunded Commitments(2)
Investment CategoryMarch 31,
2025
December 31, 2024March 31,
2025
Redemption Term/Notice(1)
Commercial mortgage loans$560,271 $566,142 $192,336 Fully redeemable and non-redeemable with varying terms.
Opportunistic and private credit
212,692 202,008 179,305 Fully redeemable and non-redeemable with varying terms.
Infrastructure179,980 179,627 25,000 Fully redeemable and non-redeemable with varying terms.
Other36,084 38,989 59,098 Non-redeemable with varying terms
Total investment funds $989,027 $986,766 $455,739 
(1) Non-redeemable funds generally have an expected life of 7 to 12 years from fund closing with extension options of 1 to 4 years. Redemptions are paid out throughout the life of the funds at the General Partner's discretion. Redeemable funds can generally be redeemed over 6 to 36 months upon request from limited partners.
(2) Unfunded commitments include unfunded balances during the investment period. After an investment period ends, the fund can call capital based on limited and specified reasons. As of March 31, 2025, unfunded commitments totaled $595 million, including funds past the investment period.

The Company had $19 million of capital called during the period from existing investment funds. The Company's unfunded commitments were $456 million as of March 31, 2025.