Sail into your
brighter future.

At Knighthead Life, we’re modernizing a course to retirement that elevates ease and puts people first.

Retirement, recharted.

When it comes to retirement, we believe everyone deserves to build their legacy in line with their values. For us, that means charting a course to retirement that puts people first.

Unfettered by outdated practices or legacy business, we’re committed to nothing but our clients’ success. We listen to what our partners need, designing innovative products that can be your competitive advantage and efficient, streamlined processes that aim to make your lives easier.

Helping our partners sail ahead; that’s our legacy. What’s yours?

At Knighthead Life, our bearings hold true.

Knighthead Life is a sister ship of Knighthead International, a Cayman Islands-based insurance company helping global clients preserve and grow their wealth with guaranteed financial products.

Through Knighthead Life, Americans can chart their course to retirement, their way, with a retirement income strategy that’s anchored by the principal protection, guaranteed returns, and strategic advantages of our financial solutions.

With an A- rating from AM Best, we prioritize the exceptional service and intentional innovation that our partners and clients deserve from their retirement solutions provider.

A- Rating from AM Best*
Part of Knighthead Insurance Group
Partner for a Lifetime
* Knighthead Life is underwritten by Merit Life Insurance Co., rated A- (Excellent) as of November 7, 2024 by AM Best.

The mission, vision, and values steering our company.

Our Mission

To deliver innovative solutions that chart the course to retirement security.

Our Vision

To empower our clients to plan their future with confidence.

Our Core Values

Simplicity

In a complex industry, we prioritize simplicity and transparency.

Ingenuity

We leverage fresh perspectives to create powerful solutions.

Stability

Our solutions and products are built upon a solid foundation.

Empowerment

We help our clients retire on their own terms and our partners do what they do best.​

Security

No matter the market, we are invested in your peace of mind.

Looking forward starts now.