• Ascensus
  • Newport
  • FuturePlan
  • Provident Trust

Bank-Owned Life Insurance (BOLI)

Diversify Your Offerings with BOLI

Elevate your advisory services with our tailored BOLI investment strategy, empowering you to provide institutional insurance expertise and offer seamless management of BOLI portfolios while addressing the intricate tax and regulatory nuances.  

Help your clients, including bank executives, secure impactful benefits with this innovative approach to financial planning. 

End-to-end comprehensive BOLI platform

Newport, an Ascensus company, empowers advisors by offering a comprehensive suite of BOLI services designed to enhance client satisfaction and streamline program management. With a team of 75+ seasoned professionals managing over $59 billion in BOLI cash value and more than 196,000 policies* sourced from leading life insurance companies, you gain access to unparalleled expertise.

Our support spans the entire BOLI lifecycle, including pre-purchase due diligence, tailored product selection, seamless implementation, detailed administrative reporting, and efficient death claim processing—ensuring you can deliver exceptional value and confidence to your clients.

*Based on cash surrender value, as of March 31, 2025

Benefits

    • Personal, loyal relationships that include a dedicated relationship manager and 24/7 online access
    • Complete outsourcing solution, allowing clients to focus on their primary business
    • Close collaboration—from the initial purchase of BOLI through the ultimate maturity of the asset—to help assure that the BOLI program is being managed to help meet each bank’s needs

BOLI: a strategic advantage for you and your clients

Bank-Owned Life Insurance (BOLI) offers a powerful way to offset rising employee benefit costs while supporting long-term, tax-efficient financial growth. Compared to other funding options, BOLI is both efficient and aligned with established banking practices.

By recommending a well-designed BOLI program, you can help clients access attractive returns through cash-value growth and tax-advantaged insurance proceeds—while reinforcing your role as a forward-thinking advisor.

When discussing BOLI, highlight the full range of services available:

  • Investment analytics for informed decision-making
  • In-depth insurance carrier credit analysis
  • Expertise across all BOLI product types, including general, hybrid, and separate accounts
  • Mortality-adjusted projections to provide accurate and tailored financial insights for clients

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