History
The original core of Torchmark, Liberty National Life Insurance Company, was founded in 1900 as the Heralds of Liberty, a fraternal benefit society. Liberty National was headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama until 2006 when it moved to McKinney, Texas.
In 1980, Liberty National acquired Globe Life And Accident Insurance Company and formed the holding company, Torchmark Corporation.
In 1981, Torchmark acquired United Investors Life Insurance Company (UIL) and United American Insurance Company (UA).
In 1992, Torchmark was added to the S&P 500 Index of the largest publicly traded companies in the United States.
In 1994, Torchmark acquired American Income Life Insurance Company (AIL).
In 2010, Torchmark sold United Investors Life Insurance Company (UIL) to Protective Life Corporation.
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