Torchmark Corp Torchmark Corp Elects New Director And Declares Dividend

 
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Torchmark Corporation Elects New Director And Declares Dividend 
 
MCKINNEY, Texas, Nov. 11, 2016  -- Torchmark Corporation (NYSE: TMK) announced 
today that Steven P. Johnson was elected to its Board of Directors on November 
2, 2016.  A Texas resident, Mr. Johnson holds a B.B.A. degree in Accounting 
from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire.  During his 41-year career with 
Deloitte & Touche, he held a variety of positions, including direct client 
service and senior firm leadership roles, ultimately serving as Deputy Managing 
Partner-Operations.  Since his retirement in June 2013, he has served as a 
financial consultant/advisor for Boulder Creek Development, LLP and its 
affiliated companies. 
 
Torchmark also announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly 
dividend of $.14 per share on all of the outstanding common stock of the 
Company held of record as of the close of business of the Company's transfer 
agent on January 6, 2017.  The dividend will be paid on February 1, 2017. 
 
Torchmark Corporation is a holding company specializing in life and 
supplemental health insurance for "middle income" Americans marketed through 
multiple distribution channels including direct response, and exclusive and 
independent agencies.  Torchmark has several nationally recognized insurance 
subsidiaries.  Globe Life And Accident is a direct-response provider of life 
insurance known for its administrative efficiencies.  American Income Life 
provides individual life insurance to working families.  Liberty National Life 
is one of the oldest traditional life insurers in the Southeast.  United 
American is a consumer-oriented provider of supplemental life and health 
insurance.  Family Heritage Life provides individual supplemental health 
insurance. 
 
SOURCE  Torchmark Corporation 
 
 
CONTACT: Mike Majors, Vice President, Investor Relations, Phone: 972/ 
569-3239, FAX:       [phone], [e-mail], Website: 
www.torchmarkcorp.com, 3700 South Stonebridge Drive, McKinney, Texas  75070 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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November 14, 2016 02:00 ET (07:00 GMT)