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Hi. We're Bestow.

We create leading-edge life insurance products and technologies to make insurance accessible to more people.

Our mission is simple: To increase financial stability for everyone.

Life at Bestow

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We built the platform that powers modern life insurance

Ensuring every family has access to the financial tools and safeguards they deserve is no small task. We’ve revolutionized the way people apply for life insurance, but truly expanding coverage means partnering across the industry. That’s why we’re developing solutions to help carriers drive innovation. Because life insurance isn’t just about today, it’s about being ready for tomorrow.

Modernization in motion

Discover how Bestow helps carriers transform their life business from acquisition to administration.

Ranked #1 "Best Life Insurance Company" in the U.S. by thousands of real customers.

The future is looking green
Bestow is committed to reduced environmental impact.
That’s less fuel, less mail, and less waste.
Remote-first means
reducing our team’s carbon
footprint up to 54%.
Digital policies translate
to over 4 million sheets of
paper saved to date.
Our headquarters in
Dallas, Texas is LEED®
Gold certified.

Meet the team

Founded on principles. Leading by example.

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Melbourne O'Banion

Co-Founder & CEO

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Jonathan Abelmann

Co-Founder & President

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Claire Martin

Chief Financial Officer

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Jeremy Bill

Chief Insurance Officer

Why We Do This

With a mission this lofty, we have our work cut out for us.

We’re proud to have built a team who shares our belief that the important things in life should be accessible to all.

Melbourne O'Banion

Co-Founder and CEO

Jonathan Abelmann

Co-Founder and President

Our FoundersOur Founders
Our commitment to information security
Bestow utilizes a structured framework to enhance security, manage risks effectively, and cultivate trust with customers, clients, and partners.

Bestow is backed by the following investors.

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  • Core Innovation Capital logo
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  • NEA logo
  • Morpheus logo
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  • BreyerCapital logo
  • Core Innovation Capital logo
  • Valar logo
  • NEA logo
  • Morpheus logo

Join us!

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