Increased Net Operating Income
Net operating income for the quarter was $271 million or $3.27 per share, an increase of 10% over the $2.97 per share from a year ago.
Life Insurance Premium Revenue Growth
Life Insurance operations saw premium revenue increase by 3% from the year-ago quarter to $840 million.
Agent Count Growth
Exclusive agencies increased average agent count from the first quarter to the second quarter, for a combined sequential growth rate of 6%, resulting in an average total agent count of 17,621 for the second quarter.
Investment Yields
Invested $263 million in investment-grade fixed maturities with an average yield of 6.44% and invested $68 million in commercial mortgage loans with an average expected cash return of approximately 9.7%.
Share Repurchase Program
Repurchased approximately 1.9 million shares of Globe Life common stock for a total cost of approximately $226 million at an average share price of $121.13.
Favorable Mortality Trends
Continued favorable mortality trends leading to remeasurement gains and a positive impact on earnings guidance.