Exhibit 11. Statement re computation of per share earnings.

TORCHMARK CORPORATION

COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE

	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2013		2012
Net Income	$	133,901,000	$	128,988,000
Basic weighted average shares outstanding		92,195,368		96,896,301
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding		93,297,269		97,826,001
Basic net income per share	$	1.45	$	1.33
Diluted net income per share	$	1.44	$	1.32
	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2013		2012
Net Income	$	253,533,000	$	247,665,000
Basic weighted average shares outstanding		92,844,245		98,482,330
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding		94,043,778		99,682,880
Basic net income per share	$	2.73	$	2.51
Diluted net income per share	$	2.70	$	2.48