Globe Life Inc.

GL: Is Globe Life Inc. Halal?

Globe Life Inc.

NYSEFinancial ServicesUS

$184.76

-0.70%

Market Cap: 14.3B

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Jul 18, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is Globe Life Inc. (GL) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Globe Life Inc. has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).

Business activity

Involved in prohibited business activities.

Failed

Company debt

Within the limit

How much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.

16.7% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding GL

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

See halal alternatives from the same sector further down this page

About Globe Life Inc.

Globe Life Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides various life and supplemental health insurance products, and annuities to lower middle to middle income households in the United States. The company operates through four segments: Life Insurance, Supplemental Health Insurance, Annuities, and Investments. It offers whole life, term life, and other life insurance products; Medicare supplement and supplemental health insurance, such as critical illness and accident plans; and single-premium and flexible-premium deferred annuities. The company was formerly known as Torchmark Corporation and changed its name to Globe Life Inc. in August 2019. Globe Life Inc. was incorporated in 1979 and is headquartered in McKinney, Texas.

Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Insurance - Life

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Jul 18, 2026

Business Activity Screen

Failed

Checks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)

  • Prohibited industry: Insurance - Life

Compliance History

  1. Not Halalnow

    since Apr 2026

  2. Halal

    before we began tracking

Tracked since Apr 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Fiscal: Q1 2026Data source: EDGAR

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Globe Life Inc. (GL) halal to invest in?
Globe Life Inc. (GL) is rated Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 screening. It fails either the business activity screen (primary involvement in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, alcohol, or gambling) or one of the quantitative financial ratio thresholds. Muslim investors should avoid or exit this position.
Why did Globe Life Inc. get a F compliance rating?
Globe Life Inc. (GL) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 16.7% (limit 30%); interest-bearing deposits of 3.5% (limit 30%); prohibited income of 0.00% (limit 5%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Globe Life Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Globe Life Inc.'s verdict is re-evaluated at each annual re-screen. Three events could change it: (1) the debt-to-market-cap ratio crossing 30%, typically from new debt issuance or a major drop in share price; (2) interest-bearing deposits exceeding 30% of market cap; or (3) prohibited revenue (alcohol, gambling, conventional finance, etc.) exceeding 5% of total revenue. Verdict flips are tracked in the compliance history section above.
How often is Globe Life Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Globe Life Inc. (GL) is re-screened annually using the most recent full-year financial data from SEC filings. HalalScreener also triggers an on-demand re-screen whenever the stored data is more than 7 days old, ensuring the ratios reflect the latest available financial statements. Last screened: Jul 18, 2026.

Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.

Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.