EXHIBIT 23.1

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement No.
333-83411 of Torchmark Corporation on Form S-3 of our report dated January 30,
2001, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Torchmark Corporation for
the year ended December 31, 2000, and to the reference to use under the heading
"Experts" in the Prospectus Supplement, which is part of such Registration
Statement.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Dallas, Texas
October 31, 2001