Home State Life Insurance Company was an

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company that operated from 1929 to 1958, when it became part of American

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. The company was founded by Joe D. Morris as an insurance and investment enterprise, and it grew to become one of the largest firms serving Oklahoma City. In 1945, Morris acquired the former India Temple Shrine Building, which he remodeled to serve as the company's offices.Bob L. Blackburn
India Temple Shrine Building or Law Journal Record Building; National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form
, Oklahoma County Historical Society, August 14, 1979 The building, now known as the Journal Record Building, is located in downtown Oklahoma City and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Home State Life Insurance Company offered a range of insurance products, including life, accident, and health insurance. The company also provided investment services, such as annuities and retirement plans. In 1958, Home State Life Insurance Company was acquired by American General Life Insurance Company, a Houston-based insurance company. Following the acquisition, the Home State Life Insurance Company ceased to exist as a separate entity and became part of American General Life Insurance Company.

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{{reflist American International Group Companies based in Oklahoma City Financial services companies established in 1929 Financial services companies disestablished in 1958 Insurance companies of the United States 1929 establishments in Oklahoma 1958 disestablishments in Oklahoma 1958 mergers and acquisitions