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Kansas City Life Announces Fourth Quarter 2025 Results

Kansas City Life Insurance Company has shared its financial performance for the fourth quarter of 2025, revealing a noteworthy turnaround from the preceding year. The company recorded a net income of $1.0 million, translating to $0.10 per share. This marks a significant improvement compared to a net loss of $14 million, or $1.45 per share, reported in the fourth quarter of 2024.

The key factors contributing to this positive shift in net income include increased revenues from insurance and investments. Additionally, Kansas City Life managed to reduce its operating expenses. However, this progress came with the challenge of rising policyholder benefits, particularly in terms of increased death benefits that impacted overall earnings.

In 2025, Kansas City Life's total operating expenses were notably lower than those in 2024. This decline is primarily attributed to the establishment of a $16.7 million legal accrual (after tax) during the fourth quarter of 2024, associated with class action lawsuits. If not for this legal accrual, the net income for the fourth quarter of 2024 would have stood at approximately $2.7 million, or $0.27 per share.

Furthermore, the company reported an annual net loss of $20.8 million (or $2.14 per share) for the entire year ended December 31, 2025. This is in contrast to a net loss of $9.6 million (or $0.99 per share) for the previous year. Significant legal accruals of $35.6 million (after tax) were made in the second quarter of 2025, alongside the previously mentioned accrual from 2024. Excluding these legal charges, the adjusted net income for 2025 would have been about $14.8 million, or $1.53 per share, compared to an adjusted income of $7.1 million, or $0.73 per share for 2024. The boost in net income is largely due to reduced policyholder benefits and enhanced investment revenues, although it’s important to note that there was a slight drop in insurance revenue during this period.

Kansas City Life also adopted the Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-12, focusing on targeted improvements related to the accounting for long-duration contracts. This update, effective from January 1, 2025, necessitated changes in measurement models and disclosures for long-duration contracts, which have now been applied as required reporting began on December 31, 2025. This resulted in a recast of the 2024 financial results, allowing for a clearer comparison regarding the current fiscal year’s performance.

Founded in 1895, Kansas City Life Insurance Company, headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, specializes in providing financial protection via life insurance and annuity products. The company conducts its operations across 49 states and the District of Columbia, committed to offering valuable financial services and products to its clientele. For a detailed look into the financials and operations, shareholders and interested parties are encouraged to consult the company's 2025 Annual Report accessible at Kansas City Life's Official Website.

In summary, Kansas City Life has made strides in its financials for the fourth quarter of 2025, indicating a positive trajectory as it navigates challenges while focusing on growth in its business segments.