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Entity Listings [Line Items]  
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date May 04, 2026
Entity Registrant Name GLOBE LIFE INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity File Number 001-08052
Entity Tax Identification Number 63-0780404
Entity Address, Address Line One 7677 Henneman Way
Entity Address, City or Town McKinney
Entity Address, State or Province TX
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 75070
City Area Code 972
Local Phone Number 569-4000
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity Central Index Key 0000320335
Amendment Flag false
Common Stock, $1.00 par value per share | New York Stock Exchange  
Entity Listings [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $1.00 par value per share
Trading Symbol GL
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Common Stock, $1.00 par value per share | NYSE Texas, Inc.  
Entity Listings [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $1.00 par value per share
Trading Symbol GL
Security Exchange Name CHX
4.250% Junior Subordinated Debentures  
Entity Listings [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security 4.250% Junior Subordinated Debentures
Trading Symbol GL PRD
Security Exchange Name NYSE