GBU Life

Prepare for what's next Annuities Secure the future While life doesn’t come with guarantees, fixed annuities do Fixed annuities can add to your investments and are backed by an insurance company. They provide predictable growth along with the ability to turn savings

GBU’s fixed index annuities feature a 4-year surrender charge period, shorter than typical industry standards.

The Future Flex Fixed Index Annuity combines competitive earnings, downside protection, and flexible withdrawal options.

GBU’s Select Choice Term Life policies provide financial protection for key life milestones like careers, marriages, and homeownership.

GBU Life presents its annuity options, including fixed index annuities, to financial professionals seeking growth opportunities for clients.

GBU Life employees support members’ financial protection, retirements, and charitable initiatives through volunteerism.

Donna Brophy has served as Fraternal Secretary for District 171 for over 25 years and works with the Travel Department at SMS Group in Pittsburgh.

John Schmotzer has served on the GBU Board of Directors for eight years and leads Metropolitan Window Company in Pittsburgh, PA.

GBU Life Leadership Management Board of Directors

Lesley Mann develops marketing, product, and distribution strategies for GBU Financial Life to support member growth and quality of life.

GBU Life is a member-owned provider of life insurance and annuity products since 1892, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

GBU Life invites donations to contribute photos to a mosaic representing the organization’s spirit.

GBU Life offers life insurance and annuity products to protect families and support retirements, with member-owned pricing and stability.

Donate Now Congratulations to our 2026 GBU Foundation Community Grant Award Winners! $100,000 in grants have been awarded to forty-one organizations across the country. Winners of $10,000, $5,000 and $2,500 grants. Place Wellness Education Charitable Giving Hometown Hero Support

GBU Life specializes in life insurance and annuity products, emphasizing member-owned financial well-being and stability.

GBU Life is moving its Home Office to the **Southpointe business park** in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, about 15 miles southwest of Pittsburgh. The relocation is scheduled for this winter, marking a shift in the company’s operational base. Southpointe is a designated business hub in the region.

May 2026The National Law ReviewNews article

GBU Life partners with Sureify to modernize its digital infrastructure. The collaboration provides tools to enhance member and agent experiences in the fraternal benefit society. This multi-year agreement strengthens GBU Life’s ability to deliver industry-leading digital services.

May 2026GBU LifeNews article

The GBU Foundation distributed **$100,000 in grants** to nonprofit organizations at its 2026 Community Grant Awards event in Pittsburgh. The funding supports initiatives in wellness, education, charitable giving, and community hero programs across the U.S. The awards ceremony took place at South Hills Country Club.

Apr 2026GBU LifeNews article

The GBU Foundation is accepting public votes to decide which nonprofit organizations receive its 2026 Community Grant Awards. The grants support local initiatives, and community input determines the final recipients.

Feb 2026GBU LifeNews article