Cover page
Cover page | Oct. 01, 2021 | Jul. 21, 2021 |
Entity Listings [Line Items] | ||
Document Type | 8-K | |
Document Period End Date | Oct. 1, 2021 | |
Entity Registrant Name | GLOBE LIFE INC. | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | |
Entity File Number | 001-08052 | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 63-0780404 | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 3700 South Stonebridge Drive | |
Entity Address, City or Town | McKinney | |
Entity Address, State or Province | TX | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 75070 | |
City Area Code | 972 | |
Local Phone Number | 569-4000 | |
Written Communications | false | |
Soliciting Material | false | |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000320335 | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Common Stock, $1.00 par value per share | ||
Entity Listings [Line Items] | ||
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $1.00 par value per share | |
Trading Symbol | GL | |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE | |
4.250% Junior Subordinated Debentures | ||
Entity Listings [Line Items] | ||
Title of 12(b) Security | 4.250% Junior Subordinated Debentures | |
Trading Symbol | GL PRD | |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |