Largest Life Insurance Companies (2026)

Name: Largest Life Insurance Companies in the U.S. by Total Assets in 2024
Creator: ConsumerShield Research Team
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Prudential leads with $568B in assets. Our analysis of top life insurers covers the trend of using asset size to judge claim reliability and security.

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Reviewed By Bryan Driscoll

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January 23, 2026 Read in 2 mins

Largest Life Insurance Companies in the U.S. by Total Assets in 2024

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Sources: Life Insurers Fact Book 2024

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Research Insurance

Largest Life Insurance Companies in the U.S.
Massachusetts Mutual and Beyond
Significance of the Biggest Life Insurance Companies
Choosing a Reliable Insurer
Conclusion

What are the largest life insurance companies?

Quick Answer:

The largest life insurance companies are Prudential Financial with $568 billion in assets, followed by New York Life with $447 billion, and MetLife Inc. with $415 billion.

Largest Life Insurance Companies in the U.S.

From the most recent data in the American Council of Life Insurers 2025 Fact Book, the leader of the list is Prudential Financial, with assets of $568 billion. Close behind are New York Life and MetLife, Inc. with assets of $447 billion and $415 billion. These firms offer a wide range of options and have the financial stability needed to support their customers over the long term.

Massachusetts Mutual and Beyond

Massachusetts Mutual and Northwestern Mutual are close behind, with assets of $411 billion and $378 billion. Other large life insurance companies in the U.S. like TIAA-CREF, Corebridge Financial, and Lincoln Financial follow, each handling assets between about $313 and $367 billion. These companies are key players in the insurance market, providing everything from life insurance to retirement plans to their customers.

Significance of the Biggest Life Insurance Companies

The amount of money an insurance company manages, known as its assets, is a main indicator of its trust. When an insurer like Jackson National or Manulife Financial has assets over $300 billion, it shows they are financially strong. This means they can pay out claims, even in challenging times, which helps customers feel more secure and confident in their choice of insurer.

Choosing a Reliable Insurer

When choosing a life insurance company, it’s important to consider how financially stable the company is. Companies like Transamerica Corporation and Pacific Life, which are among the largest life insurance companies by assets, are generally viewed as more reliable. This means they are well prepared to pay out claims, giving customers confidence that they can depend on their insurer when needed.

Conclusion

Knowing the asset size of life insurance companies is crucial because it shows that they can support you when you need it most. This list of the biggest life insurance companies provides a helpful guide for anyone wanting to find a dependable insurer to protect their future.