Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 10, 2008, Torchmark Corporation issued a press release pre-announcing its third quarter 2008 financial results and disclosing the level of other than temporary impairment for its holdings in AIG, Lehman Brothers, Washington Mutual and Fannie Mae. A copy of the press release is incorporated herein by reference and is provided as Exhibit 99.1.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information included or incorporated in this report (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statement and Exhibits.

(a) Financial Statements of businesses acquired.

Not applicable.

(b) Pro forma financial information.

Not applicable.

(c) Shell company transactions.

Not applicable.

(d) Exhibits.

(99.1) Torchmark Corporation Press Release dated October 10, 2008.

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