Home State Life Insurance Company
| Company type | Private company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Insurance |
| Founded | 1929 |
| Founder | Joe D. Morris |
| Defunct | 1958 |
| Fate | Merged with American General Life Insurance Company |
| Headquarters | Oklahoma City , United States |
| Products | Life insurance, accident insurance, health insurance, annuities, retirement planning |
Home State Life Insurance Company was an insurance enterprise headquartered in Oklahoma that operated from 1929 until its 1958 merger with American General Life Insurance Company. Prior to this merger, it ranked among the top insurance providers within Oklahoma City.
The company specialized in a variety of insurance offerings, including life, accident, and health insurance, as well as financial products like annuities and retirement planning solutions.
History
Established by Joe D. Morris as a firm focused on insurance and investment services, Home State Life steadily grew its presence throughout the Oklahoma market.[1]
In 1945, Morris acquired the former India Temple Shrine Building located in downtown Oklahoma City and renovated it to serve as the firm’s headquarters. This structure, currently known as the Journal Record Building, is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places.[2]
The 1958 takeover by Houston-based American General Life Insurance Company incorporated Home State Life into a broader national insurance organization, concluding its independent operations.