CARRIER REVIEWS

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Honest, independent reviews of the carriers we work with. Asurgo shops 25+ carriers, so we know their strengths, their weaknesses, and which families they serve best.

25+ Carriers Reviewed Independent Brokerage No Bias
25+
Top-Rated Carriers
50
States Licensed
1,500+
Families Protected
4.9/5
Google Rating

TOP PICKS

Best Carriers by Product Type

We work with 25+ carriers across every major product line. Here are our top-rated picks in each category, based on years of hands-on experience placing real policies for real families.

Best for Final Expense

Mutual of Omaha
Excellent

Simplified issue with broad health acceptance

Transamerica
Excellent

Competitive rates for healthy applicants

Gerber Life
Very Good

Guaranteed acceptance option for ages 50 to 80

Aetna
Very Good

Strong financial backing with flexible plans

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Best for Mortgage Protection

Transamerica
Excellent

Level and decreasing term options with fast approval

AIG
Excellent

Competitive rates for larger coverage amounts

Mutual of Omaha
Very Good

No-exam options with simplified underwriting

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Best for IUL

National Life Group
Excellent

Strong cap rates and flexible premium options

Transamerica
Very Good

Solid index options with competitive fees

F&G
Very Good

Attractive accumulation-focused designs

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Best for Annuities

F&G
Excellent

Top-rated fixed indexed annuities

Transamerica
Very Good

Broad range of fixed and indexed products

National Life Group
Very Good

Competitive guaranteed rates

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OUR PROCESS

How We Review Carriers

Asurgo is an independent brokerage, not a captive agency. We are not owned by or contractually tied to any single carrier. That independence is what allows us to give honest assessments of every company we work with.

We evaluate carriers across five dimensions: financial strength (AM Best rating), pricing competitiveness, underwriting flexibility (how lenient they are with health conditions), claims payout history, and product range. Our assessments are based on years of working with these carriers and placing real policies for real families.

Our reviews are updated regularly as carriers change their products, pricing, and underwriting guidelines. If a carrier improves or declines, our ratings reflect that.

FULL DIRECTORY

All Carrier Reviews

Browse our complete directory of carriers. Each review reflects our hands-on experience placing policies with these companies.

Aetna

Very Good

Large national carrier backed by CVS Health. Known for solid financial strength and a range of life insurance products.

Best for: Final Expense, Term Life
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AIG

Excellent

One of the world's largest insurance companies. Offers competitive rates on larger policies and strong underwriting flexibility.

Best for: Mortgage Protection, Term Life
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Aflac

Good

Best known for supplemental insurance. Offers some life products but more limited in scope than full-line carriers.

Best for: Supplemental Coverage
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Americo

Very Good

Privately held carrier with a strong presence in the final expense market. Known for competitive simplified issue products.

Best for: Final Expense
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F&G (Fidelity & Guaranty)

Excellent

Specializes in annuities and IUL products. Top-rated for accumulation-focused indexed products with strong cap rates.

Best for: Annuities, IUL
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Foresters Financial

Good

Fraternal benefits organization offering life insurance with member benefits. Unique community-focused approach.

Best for: Final Expense, Whole Life
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Gerber Life

Very Good

Well-known for guaranteed acceptance life insurance. A solid option for applicants who have been declined elsewhere.

Best for: Guaranteed Acceptance, Final Expense
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Lafayette Life

Very Good

Strong whole life and term products. Known for competitive dividend-paying whole life policies.

Best for: Whole Life, Term Life
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Mutual of Omaha

Excellent

One of the most recognized names in final expense insurance. Excellent simplified issue underwriting and broad health acceptance.

Best for: Final Expense, Mortgage Protection
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National Life Group

Excellent

Leading IUL carrier with strong cap rates and flexible premium structures. Also competitive in annuities.

Best for: IUL, Annuities
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Royal Neighbors

Very Good

Fraternal benefits society with a focus on women and families. Offers simplified issue final expense products.

Best for: Final Expense
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Transamerica

Excellent

One of the most versatile carriers in the market. Competitive across final expense, term, mortgage protection, and IUL. Strong underwriting and fast approvals.

Best for: Final Expense, Mortgage Protection, IUL
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Carrier Review FAQ

How does Asurgo choose which carriers to work with?
We partner with carriers that meet our standards for financial strength, competitive pricing, underwriting flexibility, and claims reliability. Every carrier we recommend has been vetted through years of placing real policies.
Are these reviews biased?
No. Asurgo is an independent brokerage. We are not captive to any single carrier, and we do not receive higher commissions for recommending one carrier over another. Our reviews are based on our hands-on experience.
Which carrier is best for final expense insurance?
Mutual of Omaha and Transamerica are consistently our top picks for final expense. Both offer simplified issue underwriting with broad health acceptance and competitive rates.
Can I choose my own carrier?
Absolutely. We present options from multiple carriers and you make the final decision. Our job is to help you compare and find the best fit for your budget and health situation.
How many carriers does Asurgo work with?
Asurgo shops 25+ top-rated carriers across final expense, mortgage protection, IUL, annuities, term life, and whole life insurance.

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