Every 8-K that Globe Life Inc (GL) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
A 8-K covers material events a company has to report between its quarterly reports, so if you follow GL and want that one kind of document rather than the whole filing history, this is the page to keep. The company's other filings, of every form, are on the full GL filings page.
Globe Life Inc. reported that board member David A. Rodriguez retired from its Board of Directors effective August 4, 2026, for personal reasons. The company stated that his departure was not the result of any disagreement concerning its operations, policies, or practices.
Globe Life’s common stock, with a par value of $1.00 per share, trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GL, and its 4.250% Junior Subordinated Debentures trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GL PRD.
Globe Life Inc. reported diluted net income of $3.65 per share for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, up from $3.05 a year earlier, and net operating income of $3.61 per share versus $3.27.
Total premium revenue rose 7% to $1,297,622 thousand, while insurance underwriting income per share increased to $4.69 from $4.28 and excess investment income per share grew to $0.49 from $0.42. Management highlighted double-digit net operating income per share growth in eight of the last nine quarters.
For the six months, net income return on equity was 18.4%. Book value per share was $78.18, and $100.04 excluding accumulated other comprehensive income, up 18% and 11% respectively over the prior-year quarter. The company repurchased 1.1 million shares for $175 million and raised its full-year 2026 diluted EPS guidance to $15.55–$15.95.
Globe Life Inc. has updated its main credit arrangements to extend maturities and increase term loan capacity. The company and subsidiary TMK Re Ltd. entered a Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement that moves the Administrative Agent role from Bank of America to Wells Fargo and extends the facility’s maturity from March 29, 2029 to June 26, 2031.
Globe Life also executed an Amended and Restated Term Loan Agreement with Wells Fargo as Administrative Agent, increasing the loan’s principal amount from $250,000,000 to $450,000,000 and extending the maturity from August 15, 2027 to June 26, 2029. These agreements continue Globe Life’s lending relationships with a group of banks and are filed as Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2.
Globe Life Inc. reported results of its April 30, 2026 annual shareholder meeting and board changes. Long‑serving directors Linda L. Addison and Marilyn A. Alexander retired from the Board at the meeting.
Shareholders elected 12 directors to one‑year terms, with each nominee receiving over 59 million votes in favor. They gave advisory approval to 2025 executive compensation, with 55,385,745 votes for and 6,887,045 against, and approved the Globe Life Inc. 2026 Incentive Plan with 57,917,710 votes for and 4,271,772 against. Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified as independent auditor for 2026 with 67,622,465 votes for and 3,212,321 against. The company plans to include an annual shareholder vote on executive compensation in its proxy materials through 2029.
Globe Life Inc. reported solid first quarter 2026 growth, with net income of $3.39 per diluted share, up from $3.01 a year earlier, and net operating income of $3.43 per diluted share, up from $3.07. Total premium revenue rose to $1.27 billion, a 6% increase, driven by 3% growth in life premium and 13% growth in health premium.
Return on equity was strong: net income ROE reached 17.9%, while net operating income ROE excluding AOCI was 14.0%. Book value per share was $77.03, up 19%, and $98.56 excluding AOCI, up 12%. Life net sales increased 6% and health net sales 58%, with notable gains in the United American and Family Heritage divisions.
The company repurchased 1.4 million shares for $203 million at an average price of $141.24 and raised full-year 2026 earnings guidance to a range of $15.40–$15.90 per share, an increase of $0.35 at the midpoint.
Globe Life Inc. expanded its Board of Directors from twelve to fourteen members and appointed Derek T. Kan and Sandra L. Phillips to fill the new seats effective February 25, 2026. They will serve until the April 30, 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Both have been designated as independent directors under NYSE rules and company criteria. Mr. Kan joined the Audit Committee, while Ms. Phillips joined the Governance and Nominating Committee. Each new director will receive a prorated annual cash retainer of $110,000 and a prorated annual equity retainer of $190,000, with Mr. Kan also receiving a prorated $12,500 Audit Committee member retainer.
Globe Life Inc. filed a current report to note that it issued a press release announcing its fourth quarter 2025 financial results. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.
The company specifies that this earnings information, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished under Item 2.02 and is not deemed “filed” under the Exchange Act, which affects how it may be used in certain legal contexts.
Globe Life Inc. amended its Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP). The update revises the early retirement reduction factors, setting benefit levels from 50% at age 55 up to 100% at age 65.
The amendment also provides that SERP participants who are in the Executive Severance Plan and experience a “Qualifying Termination” during a “Change of Control Protection Period” will be deemed vested and eligible for Retirement Income. In that case, the participant’s retirement age is deemed the greater of actual age or 55; the Pension Plan benefit is assumed vested, early-retirement eligible, and calculated as of the greater of actual age or 55; and no additional Credited service is included in either the Pension Plan or SERP benefit.
Globe Life Inc. (GL) furnished an 8-K announcing its third quarter 2025 results. The company issued a press release on October 22, 2025, and attached it as Exhibit 99.1.
The disclosure under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) is provided pursuant to General Instruction B.2 and is deemed “furnished,” not “filed” under the Exchange Act, which limits its incorporation into other filings absent specific reference.
The filing also lists Exhibit 104 (Cover Page Interactive Data File). No specific financial figures are included in this report; details reside in the press release.