In 1887, there were no local insurance companies in Lincoln, Nebraska. Five local businessmen saw that as an opportunity, and on April 6, 1887, The Old Line Bankers Life Insurance Company of Nebraska (Bankers Life) was formed.
During the first half of the 20th century Bankers Life grew from a small company serving a limited Midwest geographical area to one of the nation’s 100 largest insurance companies with operations extending to both coasts.
In 1988, Bankers Life changed its name to Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. (Ameritas Life) to reflect its broad product line and national scope.
The company provides insurance and financial products and services (including annuities). It serves customers through a distribution network of financial professionals, producers, or brokers.