Companion Life Insurance Company was founded in 1971. Companion Life Insurance makes sure no one has to face death, disability, or the dentist all alone. Companion Life Insurance, one of several subsidiaries of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of South Carolina, specializes in employee benefits, including life, disability, dental, vision, and accidental-death coverage. It has packages for small and large employers, and a complete line of voluntary products and plans. Independent and affiliated brokers, agents, and managing general underwriters (MGUs) sell the company's products. Companion Life operates in most US states and the District of Columbia.