Louis Brandeis: Our foundation, our values, and their impact on you

At SBLI, we take pride in being distinct from other insurance companies—a trait embedded in our roots since our founding by the future Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis in 1907.

Back then, life insurance was a privilege of the affluent. For the working class, obtaining a policy was fraught with uncertainty; nearly 80% of these policies were prematurely cancelled, often leaving families unprotected and vulnerable. For the insurers, it was profitable. For the families, it was catastrophic.

Outraged by this, Louis Brandeis, widely respected as “the people’s lawyer,” dedicated himself to creating an equitable system. His vision was simple yet revolutionary: to offer low-cost, reliable life insurance accessible to everyone, not just the wealthy. This vision gave birth to SBLI, a company committed to integrity and affordability.

Fast forward to today, much has evolved, but our core commitment remains unaltered. We continue to embody Justice Brandeis’s ethos by ensuring:

• We always act in your best interest.
• We make acquiring life insurance straightforward and economical.
• We treat you with unwavering respect.

Justice Brandeis might not recognize the world today, but he would recognize the enduring impact of his values at SBLI and we take immense pride in the real difference we make in the lives of our policyholders.

Since 1907, we’ve upheld our promises to over a million families—and we have no intention of relenting.

Curious about the SBLI difference? Connect with one of our Life Insurance Professionals today for personalized guidance via chat or phone.