Insider Activity at Globe Life Inc. – What the Recent Trades Reveal
Globe Life’s latest 4‑form filing shows EVP and Chief Talent Officer Rebecca Zorn purchasing 6,631 shares on 25 February and adding 832 shares the following day, while also selling 2,610 shares at a price of $144.15. The net effect is an increase of 5,821 shares, bringing Zorn’s holding to 19,575.10. The transaction coincides with a modest uptick in the stock (1.16 % weekly, 5.20 % monthly) and a 5‑point negative social‑media sentiment score, suggesting that market chatter is slightly bearish despite the recent price rally.
Investor Takeaways
- Confidence in the Growth Narrative – Zorn’s net purchase signals that the company’s talent‑management strategy, which has underpinned its recent dividend upgrade and board expansion, is viewed favorably by senior executives. The fact that she also sold shares at the prevailing market price indicates a balanced approach to portfolio management rather than speculative speculation.
- Liquidity and Share‑holder Structure – With a market cap of $11.36 billion and a P/E of 10.19, Globe Life remains reasonably valued for a life‑insurance company with steady cash flows. Insider buying of more than 19,000 shares represents less than 0.2 % of outstanding shares, so the impact on share concentration is modest but still noteworthy for long‑term investors.
- Risk Signals – The slight negative buzz and low social‑media intensity (33.92 %) suggest that the trade may not have generated significant market interest, but the modest price decline in the weeks following the filing could be interpreted as a short‑term correction rather than a fundamental shift.
A Profile of Rebecca Zorn – Patterns and Position
Zorn’s transaction history shows a disciplined trading pattern: she typically buys in modest blocks (e.g., 713 shares on 22 February) and sells at or near the market price. Her holdings have fluctuated around 12,900 to 19,600 shares over the past months, indicating a long‑term commitment to Globe Life’s equity. Compared to other top executives—who have traded large volumes (e.g., SVOBODA and DARDEN each moving over 50,000 shares in a single day)—Zorn’s activity is comparatively low‑volume, suggesting that she is less prone to opportunistic trades and more focused on aligning her stake with corporate performance.
Looking Ahead
With Globe Life’s recent dividend hike, new board appointments, and analysts upgrading their targets, the company is positioned for incremental growth. Zorn’s continued buying, coupled with the broader insider activity, implies that senior leadership remains optimistic. Investors should watch for any follow‑up large‑volume transactions, which could either confirm confidence or signal a change in outlook. For now, Globe Life’s share price appears to be riding a steady, albeit cautious, upward trajectory.
| Date | Owner | Transaction Type | Shares | Price per Share | Security |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-25 | Zorn Rebecca E (EVP & Chief Talent Officer) | Buy | 6,631.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-25 | Zorn Rebecca E (EVP & Chief Talent Officer) | Sell | 2,610.00 | 144.15 | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-27 | Zorn Rebecca E (EVP & Chief Talent Officer) | Buy | 832.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| N/A | Zorn Rebecca E (EVP & Chief Talent Officer) | Holding | 0.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-27 | Zorn Rebecca E (EVP & Chief Talent Officer) | Buy | 8,500.00 | N/A | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) |
| 2026-02-27 | Sweeney Robert (EVP, Underwriting & Sales Adm.) | Buy | 906.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| N/A | Sweeney Robert (EVP, Underwriting & Sales Adm.) | Holding | 0.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-27 | Sweeney Robert (EVP, Underwriting & Sales Adm.) | Buy | 10,000.00 | N/A | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) |
| 2026-02-25 | Skarjune Dolores L (EVP and Chief Admin. Officer) | Buy | 6,263.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-25 | Skarjune Dolores L (EVP and Chief Admin. Officer) | Sell | 2,465.00 | 144.15 | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-27 | Skarjune Dolores L (EVP and Chief Admin. Officer) | Buy | 1,103.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| N/A | Skarjune Dolores L (EVP and Chief Admin. Officer) | Holding | 2,869.53 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-27 | Skarjune Dolores L (EVP and Chief Admin. Officer) | Buy | 11,400.00 | N/A | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) |
| 2026-02-25 | SVOBODA FRANK M (Co-Chairman & CEO) | Buy | 24,499.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-25 | SVOBODA FRANK M (Co-Chairman & CEO) | Sell | 9,641.00 | 144.15 | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-27 | SVOBODA FRANK M (Co-Chairman & CEO) | Buy | 4,591.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| N/A | SVOBODA FRANK M (Co-Chairman & CEO) | Holding | 108,473.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| N/A | SVOBODA FRANK M (Co-Chairman & CEO) | Holding | 26,425.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| N/A | SVOBODA FRANK M (Co-Chairman & CEO) | Holding | 1,951.13 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-27 | SVOBODA FRANK M (Co-Chairman & CEO) | Buy | 48,200.00 | N/A | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) |
| 2026-02-25 | Tyler Christopher Kyle (EVP and Chief Info Officer) | Buy | 7,368.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-25 | Tyler Christopher Kyle (EVP and Chief Info Officer) | Sell | 2,900.00 | 144.15 | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-27 | Tyler Christopher Kyle (EVP and Chief Info Officer) | Buy | 959.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| N/A | Tyler Christopher Kyle (EVP and Chief Info Officer) | Holding | 0.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-27 | Tyler Christopher Kyle (EVP and Chief Info Officer) | Buy | 10,200.00 | N/A | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) |
| 2026-02-25 | MAJORS MICHAEL CLAY (EVP - Chief Strategy Officer) | Buy | 9,578.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-25 | MAJORS MICHAEL CLAY (EVP - Chief Strategy Officer) | Sell | 3,769.00 | 144.15 | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-27 | MAJORS MICHAEL CLAY (EVP - Chief Strategy Officer) | Buy | 1,140.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| N/A | MAJORS MICHAEL CLAY (EVP - Chief Strategy Officer) | Holding | 0.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-27 | MAJORS MICHAEL CLAY (EVP - Chief Strategy Officer) | Buy | 12,500.00 | N/A | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) |
| 2026-02-25 | MITCHELL ROBERT BRIAN (EVP, General Counsel and CRO) | Buy | 9,394.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-25 | MITCHELL ROBERT BRIAN (EVP, General Counsel and CRO) | Sell | 3,697.00 | 144.15 | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-27 | MITCHELL ROBERT BRIAN (EVP, General Counsel and CRO) | Buy | 1,216.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| N/A | MITCHELL ROBERT BRIAN (EVP, General Counsel and CRO) | Holding | 39,042.33 | N/A | Common Stock |
| N/A | MITCHELL ROBERT BRIAN (EVP, General Counsel and CRO) | Holding | 1,857.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| N/A | MITCHELL ROBERT BRIAN (EVP, General Counsel and CRO) | Holding | 12,608.41 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-27 | MITCHELL ROBERT BRIAN (EVP, General Counsel and CRO) | Buy | 12,600.00 | N/A | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) |
| 2026-02-25 | Kalmbach Thomas Peter (EVP & CFO) | Buy | 9,762.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-25 | Kalmbach Thomas Peter (EVP & CFO) | Sell | 3,842.00 | 144.15 | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-27 | Kalmbach Thomas Peter (EVP & CFO) | Buy | 1,738.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| N/A | Kalmbach Thomas Peter (EVP & CFO) | Holding | 1,146.49 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-27 | Kalmbach Thomas Peter (EVP & CFO) | Buy | 18,500.00 | N/A | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) |
| 2026-02-25 | Darden James Matthew (Co-Chairman & CEO) | Buy | 24,499.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-25 | Darden James Matthew (Co-Chairman & CEO) | Sell | 9,641.00 | 144.15 | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-27 | Darden James Matthew (Co-Chairman & CEO) | Sell | 6,471.00 | 144.14 | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-27 | Darden James Matthew (Co-Chairman & CEO) | Sell | 3,056.00 | 144.76 | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-27 | Darden James Matthew (Co-Chairman & CEO) | Buy | 4,591.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| N/A | Darden James Matthew (Co-Chairman & CEO) | Holding | 4,185.59 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-27 | Darden James Matthew (Co-Chairman & CEO) | Buy | 48,200.00 | N/A | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) |
| 2026-02-27 | HENRIE MICHAEL SHANE (SVP & Chief Accounting Officer) | Buy | 1,099.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| N/A | HENRIE MICHAEL SHANE (SVP & Chief Accounting Officer) | Holding | 157.45 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-27 | HENRIE MICHAEL SHANE (SVP & Chief Accounting Officer) | Buy | 3,900.00 | N/A | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) |
| 2026-02-25 | Hensley Robert Edward (EVP & Chief Investment Officer) | Sell | 712.00 | 142.59 | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-25 | Hensley Robert Edward (EVP & Chief Investment Officer) | Buy | 8,473.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-25 | Hensley Robert Edward (EVP & Chief Investment Officer) | Sell | 3,335.00 | 144.15 | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-27 | Hensley Robert Edward (EVP & Chief Investment Officer) | Buy | 1,235.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| N/A | Hensley Robert Edward (EVP & Chief Investment Officer) | Holding | 0.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-27 | Hensley Robert Edward (EVP & Chief Investment Officer) | Buy | 12,800.00 | N/A | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) |
| 2026-02-25 | Haworth Jennifer Allison (EVP & Chief Marketing Officer) | Buy | 7,000.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-25 | Haworth Jennifer Allison (EVP & Chief Marketing Officer) | Sell | 2,755.00 | 144.15 | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-27 | Haworth Jennifer Allison (EVP & Chief Marketing Officer) | Buy | 822.00 | N/A | Common Stock |
| N/A | Haworth Jennifer Allison (EVP & Chief Marketing Officer) | Holding | 1,974.88 | N/A | Common Stock |
| 2026-02-27 | Haworth Jennifer Allison (EVP & Chief Marketing Officer) | Buy | 9,100.00 | N/A | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) |




