Exhibit





Exhibit 24









POWER OF ATTORNEY






KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:


That the undersigned Director of Torchmark Corporation does hereby constitute and appoint Frank M. Svoboda, R. Brian Mitchell and Carol A. McCoy, and each of them severally, his lawful attorneys and agents, for him and in his name and in the capacity indicated below, with full power and authority to do any and all acts and things and to execute any and all instruments which said attorneys and agents determine may be necessary, advisable, or required to enable the said Corporation to comply with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any rules, regulations, or requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the Form 10‐K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the powers granted include the power and authority to execute and file the Form 10-K, any and all amendments to the Form 10‐K and any and all instruments or documents submitted as a part of or in conjunction with the Form 10‐K.  The undersigned hereby ratifies and confirms his signature as it may be signed by said attorneys and all that said attorneys and agents shall do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.  


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Power of Attorney as of the date indicated below his name.
 
                         
	
					
	 
	 
	/s/ Charles E. Adair
	 

	 
	 
	Charles E. Adair, Director
	 

	 
	 
	Date: February 28, 2019
	 

	 
	 
	 
	 
	 














Exhibit 24





POWER OF ATTORNEY






KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:


That the undersigned Director of Torchmark Corporation does hereby constitute and appoint Frank M. Svoboda, R. Brian Mitchell and Carol A. McCoy, and each of them severally, his lawful attorneys and agents, for him and in his name and in the capacity indicated below, with full power and authority to do any and all acts and things and to execute any and all instruments which said attorneys and agents determine may be necessary, advisable, or required to enable the said Corporation to comply with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any rules, regulations, or requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the Form 10‐K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the powers granted include the power and authority to execute and file the Form 10-K, any and all amendments to the Form 10‐K and any and all instruments or documents submitted as a part of or in conjunction with the Form 10‐K.  The undersigned hereby ratifies and confirms his signature as it may be signed by said attorneys and all that said attorneys and agents shall do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.  


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Power of Attorney as of the date indicated below his name.
 
                         
	
					
	 
	 
	/s/ Linda L. Addison
	 

	 
	 
	Linda L. Addison, Director
	 

	 
	 
	Date: February 28, 2019
	 

	 
	 
	 
	 
	 














Exhibit 24







POWER OF ATTORNEY




KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:


That the undersigned Director of Torchmark Corporation does hereby constitute and appoint Frank M. Svoboda, R. Brian Mitchell and Carol A. McCoy, and each of them severally, his lawful attorneys and agents, for him and in his name and in the capacity indicated below, with full power and authority to do any and all acts and things and to execute any and all instruments which said attorneys and agents determine may be necessary, advisable, or required to enable the said Corporation to comply with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any rules, regulations, or requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the Form 10‐K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the powers granted include the power and authority to execute and file the Form 10-K, any and all amendments to the Form 10‐K and any and all instruments or documents submitted as a part of or in conjunction with the Form 10‐K.  The undersigned hereby ratifies and confirms his signature as it may be signed by said attorneys and all that said attorneys and agents shall do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.  


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Power of Attorney as of the date indicated below his name.
 
                         
	
					
	 
	 
	/s/ Marilyn A. Alexander
	 

	 
	 
	Marilyn A. Alexander, Director
	 

	 
	 
	Date: February 28, 2019
	 

	 
	 
	 
	 
	 














Exhibit 24





POWER OF ATTORNEY






KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:


That the undersigned Director of Torchmark Corporation does hereby constitute and appoint Frank M. Svoboda, R. Brian Mitchell and Carol A. McCoy, and each of them severally, his lawful attorneys and agents, for him and in his name and in the capacity indicated below, with full power and authority to do any and all acts and things and to execute any and all instruments which said attorneys and agents determine may be necessary, advisable, or required to enable the said Corporation to comply with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any rules, regulations, or requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the Form 10‐K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the powers granted include the power and authority to execute and file the Form 10-K, any and all amendments to the Form 10‐K and any and all instruments or documents submitted as a part of or in conjunction with the Form 10‐K.  The undersigned hereby ratifies and confirms his signature as it may be signed by said attorneys and all that said attorneys and agents shall do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.  


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Power of Attorney as of the date indicated below his name.
 
                         
	
					
	 
	 
	/s/ Cheryl D. Alston
	 

	 
	 
	Cheryl D. Alston, Director
	 

	 
	 
	Date: February 28, 2019
	 

	 
	 
	 
	 
	 




        








Exhibit 24







POWER OF ATTORNEY






KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:


That the undersigned Director of Torchmark Corporation does hereby constitute and appoint Frank M. Svoboda, R. Brian Mitchell and Carol A. McCoy, and each of them severally, his lawful attorneys and agents, for him and in his name and in the capacity indicated below, with full power and authority to do any and all acts and things and to execute any and all instruments which said attorneys and agents determine may be necessary, advisable, or required to enable the said Corporation to comply with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any rules, regulations, or requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the Form 10‐K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the powers granted include the power and authority to execute and file the Form 10-K, any and all amendments to the Form 10‐K and any and all instruments or documents submitted as a part of or in conjunction with the Form 10‐K.  The undersigned hereby ratifies and confirms his signature as it may be signed by said attorneys and all that said attorneys and agents shall do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.  


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Power of Attorney as of the date indicated below his name.
 
     
	
					
	 
	 
	/s/ David L. Boren
	 

	 
	 
	David L. Boren, Director
	 

	 
	 
	Date: February 28, 2019
	 

	 
	 
	 
	 
	 




        








Exhibit 24





POWER OF ATTORNEY






KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:


That the undersigned Director of Torchmark Corporation does hereby constitute and appoint Frank M. Svoboda, R. Brian Mitchell and Carol A. McCoy, and each of them severally, his lawful attorneys and agents, for her and in her name and in the capacity indicated below, with full power and authority to do any and all acts and things and to execute any and all instruments which said attorneys and agents determine may be necessary, advisable, or required to enable the said Corporation to comply with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any rules, regulations, or requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the Form 10‐K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the powers granted include the power and authority to execute and file the Form 10-K, any and all amendments to the Form 10‐K and any and all instruments or documents submitted as a part of or in conjunction with the Form 10‐K.  The undersigned hereby ratifies and confirms her signature as it may be signed by said attorneys and all that said attorneys and agents shall do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.  
 
 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Power of Attorney as of the date indicated below her name.
 
                         
	
					
	 
	 
	 /s/ Jane M. Buchan
	 

	 
	 
	Jane M. Buchan, Director
	 

	 
	 
	Date: February 28, 2019
	 

	 
	 
	 
	 
	 




    








Exhibit 24







POWER OF ATTORNEY






KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:


That the undersigned Director of Torchmark Corporation does hereby constitute and appoint Frank M. Svoboda, R. Brian Mitchell and Carol A. McCoy, and each of them severally, his lawful attorneys and agents, for him and in his name and in the capacity indicated below, with full power and authority to do any and all acts and things and to execute any and all instruments which said attorneys and agents determine may be necessary, advisable, or required to enable the said Corporation to comply with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any rules, regulations, or requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the Form 10‐K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the powers granted include the power and authority to execute and file the Form 10-K, any and all amendments to the Form 10‐K and any and all instruments or documents submitted as a part of or in conjunction with the Form 10‐K.  The undersigned hereby ratifies and confirms his signature as it may be signed by said attorneys and all that said attorneys and agents shall do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.  
 
 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Power of Attorney as of the date indicated below his name.
 
                             
	
					
	 
	 
	/s/ Robert W. Ingram
	 

	 
	 
	Robert W. Ingram, Director
	 

	 
	 
	Date: February 28, 2019
	 

	 
	 
	 
	 
	 
















Exhibit 24





POWER OF ATTORNEY




 
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
 
That the undersigned Director of Torchmark Corporation does hereby constitute and appoint Frank M. Svoboda, R. Brian Mitchell and Carol A. McCoy, and each of them severally, his lawful attorneys and agents, for him and in his name and in the capacity indicated below, with full power and authority to do any and all acts and things and to execute any and all instruments which said attorneys and agents determine may be necessary, advisable, or required to enable the said Corporation to comply with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any rules, regulations, or requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the Form 10‐K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the powers granted include the power and authority to execute and file the Form 10-K, any and all amendments to the Form 10‐K and any and all instruments or documents submitted as a part of or in conjunction with the Form 10‐K.  The undersigned hereby ratifies and confirms his signature as it may be signed by said attorneys and all that said attorneys and agents shall do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.  
 
 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Power of Attorney as of the date indicated below his name.
 
                          
	
					
	 
	 
	 /s/ Steven P. Johnson
	 

	 
	 
	Steven P. Johnson, Director
	 

	 
	 
	Date: February 28, 2019
	 

	 
	 
	 
	 
	 






    


        








Exhibit 24





    
POWER OF ATTORNEY




 
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
 
That the undersigned Director of Torchmark Corporation does hereby constitute and appoint Frank M. Svoboda, R. Brian Mitchell and Carol A. McCoy, and each of them severally, his lawful attorneys and agents, for him and in his name and in the capacity indicated below, with full power and authority to do any and all acts and things and to execute any and all instruments which said attorneys and agents determine may be necessary, advisable, or required to enable the said Corporation to comply with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any rules, regulations, or requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the Form 10‐K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the powers granted include the power and authority to execute and file the Form 10-K, any and all amendments to the Form 10‐K and any and all instruments or documents submitted as a part of or in conjunction with the Form 10‐K.  The undersigned hereby ratifies and confirms his signature as it may be signed by said attorneys and all that said attorneys and agents shall do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.  
 
 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Power of Attorney as of the date indicated below his name.
 
                          
	
					
	 
	 
	/s/ Darren M. Rebelez
	 

	 
	 
	Darren M. Rebelez, Director
	 

	 
	 
	Date: February 28, 2019
	 

	 
	 
	 
	 
	 




        








Exhibit 24





POWER OF ATTORNEY
 




KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
 
That the undersigned Director of Torchmark Corporation does hereby constitute and appoint Frank M. Svoboda, R. Brian Mitchell and Carol A. McCoy, and each of them severally, his lawful attorneys and agents, for him and in his name and in the capacities indicated below, with full power and authority to do any and all acts and things and to execute any and all instruments which said attorneys and agents determine may be necessary, advisable, or required to enable the said Corporation to comply with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any rules, regulations, or requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the Form 10‐K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the powers granted include the power and authority to execute and file the Form 10-K, any and all amendments to the Form 10‐K and any and all instruments or documents submitted as a part of or in conjunction with the Form 10‐K.  The undersigned hereby ratifies and confirms his signature as it may be signed by said attorneys and all that said attorneys and agents shall do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.  
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Power of Attorney as of the date indicated below his name.
 
                             
	
					
	 
	 
	/s/ Lamar C. Smith
	 

	 
	 
	Lamar C. Smith, Director
	 

	 
	 
	Date: February 28, 2019
	 

	 
	 
	 
	 
	 




    








Exhibit 24





POWER OF ATTORNEY






KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:


That the undersigned Director of Torchmark Corporation does hereby constitute and appoint Frank M. Svoboda, R. Brian Mitchell and Carol A. McCoy, and each of them severally, his lawful attorneys and agents, for him and in his name and in the capacity indicated below, with full power and authority to do any and all acts and things and to execute any and all instruments which said attorneys and agents determine may be necessary, advisable, or required to enable the said Corporation to comply with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any rules, regulations, or requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the Form 10‐K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the powers granted include the power and authority to execute and file the Form 10-K, any and all amendments to the Form 10‐K and any and all instruments or documents submitted as a part of or in conjunction with the Form 10‐K.  The undersigned hereby ratifies and confirms his signature as it may be signed by said attorneys and all that said attorneys and agents shall do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.  


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Power of Attorney as of the date indicated below his name.
 
                         
	
					
	 
	 
	/s/ Mary E. Thigpen
	 

	 
	 
	Mary E. Thigpen, Director
	 

	 
	 
	Date: February 28, 2019
	 

	 
	 
	 
	 
	 














Exhibit 24







POWER OF ATTORNEY
 




KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
 
That the undersigned Director of Torchmark Corporation does hereby constitute and appoint Frank M. Svoboda, R. Brian Mitchell and Carol A. McCoy, and each of them severally, his lawful attorneys and agents, for him and in his name and in the capacity indicated below, with full power and authority to do any and all acts and things and to execute any and all instruments which said attorneys and agents determine may be necessary, advisable, or required to enable the said Corporation to comply with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any rules, regulations, or requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the Form 10‐K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the powers granted include the power and authority to execute and file the Form 10-K, any and all amendments to the Form 10‐K and any and all instruments or documents submitted as a part of or in conjunction with the Form 10‐K.  The undersigned hereby ratifies and confirms his signature as it may be signed by said attorneys and all that said attorneys and agents shall do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.  
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Power of Attorney as of the date indicated below his name.
 
                           
	
					
	 
	 
	/s/ Paul J. Zucconi
	 

	 
	 
	Paul J. Zucconi, Director
	 

	 
	 
	Date: February 28, 2019
	 

	 
	 
	 
	 
	 




    








Exhibit 24







POWER OF ATTORNEY
 




KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
 
That the undersigned Officer and Director of Torchmark Corporation does hereby constitute and appoint Frank M. Svoboda, R. Brian Mitchell and Carol A. McCoy, and each of them severally, his lawful attorneys and agents, for him and in his name and in the capacity indicated below, with full power and authority to do any and all acts and things and to execute any and all instruments which said attorneys and agents determine may be necessary, advisable, or required to enable the said Corporation to comply with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any rules, regulations, or requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the Form 10‐K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the powers granted include the power and authority to execute and file the Form 10-K, any and all amendments to the Form 10‐K and any and all instruments or documents submitted as a part of or in conjunction with the Form 10‐K.  The undersigned hereby ratifies and confirms his signature as it may be signed by said attorneys and all that said attorneys and agents shall do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.  
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Power of Attorney as of the date indicated below his name.
 
                                 
    
	
					
	 
	 
	/s/ Gary L. Coleman
	 

	 
	 
	Gary L. Coleman 

	 
	 
	Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Director

	 
	 
	Date: February 28, 2019
	 

	 
	 
	 
	 
	 














Exhibit 24





POWER OF ATTORNEY
 




KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
 
That the undersigned Officer of Torchmark Corporation does hereby constitute and appoint R. Brian Mitchell and Carol A. McCoy, and each of them severally, his lawful attorneys and agents, for him and in his name and in the capacity indicated below, with full power and authority to do any and all acts and things and to execute any and all instruments which said attorneys and agents determine may be necessary, advisable, or required to enable the said Corporation to comply with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any rules, regulations, or requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the Form 10‐K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the powers granted include the power and authority to execute and file the Form 10-K, any and all amendments to the Form 10‐K and any and all instruments or documents submitted as a part of or in conjunction with the Form 10‐K.  The undersigned hereby ratifies and confirms his signature as it may be signed by said attorneys and all that said attorneys and agents shall do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.  
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Power of Attorney as of the date indicated below his name.
 
                         




	
					
	 
	 
	/s/ Frank M. Svoboda
	 

	 
	 
	Executive Vice President and
	 

	 
	 
	Chief Financial Officer
	 

	 
	 
	Date: February 28, 2019
	 

	 
	 
	 
	 
	 






        








Exhibit 24







POWER OF ATTORNEY
 




KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:


That the undersigned Officer and Director of Torchmark Corporation does hereby constitute and appoint Frank M. Svoboda, R. Brian Mitchell and Carol A. McCoy, and each of them severally, his lawful attorneys and agents, for him and in his name and in the capacity indicated below, with full power and authority to do any and all acts and things and to execute any and all instruments which said attorneys and agents determine may be necessary, advisable, or required to enable the said Corporation to comply with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any rules, regulations, or requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the Form 10‐K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the powers granted include the power and authority to execute and file the Form 10-K, any and all amendments to the Form 10‐K and any and all instruments or documents submitted as a part of or in conjunction with the Form 10‐K.  The undersigned hereby ratifies and confirms his signature as it may be signed by said attorneys and all that said attorneys and agents shall do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.  
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Power of Attorney as of the date indicated below his name.
 
                         
	
					
	 
	 
	/s/ Larry M. Hutchison
	 

	 
	 
	Larry M. Hutchison,
	 

	 
	 
	Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Director
	 

	 
	 
	Date: February 28, 2019