Security Benefit Life Insurance Company began in Topeka, Kansas in 1892 as The Knights and Ladies of Security, a fraternal society. In 1919 The Knights and Ladies of Security merged with another fraternal order to become the Security Benefit Association. In 1950, they changed from a fraternal society to Security Benefit Life Insurance Company. In 1982, a holding company was formed - Security Benefit Group. The company was purchased by an investor group in 2010 and is now privately owned. Security Benefit is a leader in the U.S. retirement market and wealth segments with a reputation for strength, innovation and excellence. Products offered by the company include; fixed annuities, fixed indexed annuities, and variable annuities. The company is partnered with more than 30,000 licensed and appointed financial representatives through a network of broker/dealers and independent marketing organizations.