The Lafayette Life Insurance Company
A life insurance company providing life insurance, annuity, retirement and business-planning solutions.
Last updated September 1, 2026
Overview
The Lafayette Life Insurance Company is a life insurance company that has been in business for over 120 years. It provides life insurance, annuity, retirement and business-planning solutions to individuals and businesses through a nationwide network of independent agents. The company is a member of Western & Southern Financial Group, a Fortune 500 company, and is licensed in the District of Columbia and all states except New York.
History
The Lafayette Life Insurance Company began as the vision of a handful of turn-of-the-20th century businessmen. Their vision became reality on December 26, 1905, when the Articles of Incorporation established Lafayette Life as a mutual company, with headquarters in Lafayette, Indiana. The company is licensed in the District of Columbia and all states except New York. Lafayette Life has remained strong despite the impact of two world wars, the Great Depression, the stock market crash and the challenges of a changing marketplace. It paid the war claims of World War I casualties, even though the company was not obligated to do so. During the Great Depression, Lafayette Life did everything possible to help real estate owners—especially farmers—keep their land.
Products and positioning
Financially sound, quality driven, growth-oriented company with strong ratings and a mutual holding company advantage.
Whole Life Insurance
Offers a unique combination of guaranteed death benefit protection, guaranteed cash value accumulation, and guaranteed level premiums over a lifetime.
Term Life Insurance
Provides financial protection for a limited period.
Fixed Indexed Annuities
Traditional fixed indexed annuities may appeal to people who feel more comfortable knowing how much...
Flagship businesses
- Whole Life Insurance
- Term Life Insurance
- Fixed Indexed Annuities
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