This document provides an operating summary for Torchmark Corporation for the first quarter of 2009 compared to the fourth quarter of 2008 and first quarter of 2008. Some key details include: - Total underwriting income was $113.2 million for the first quarter of 2009, down from $120.2 million in the first quarter of 2008. - Net operating income was $125.3 million compared to $131.8 million in the first quarter of 2008. - Net income was $76.7 million compared to $118.2 million in the first quarter of 2008, with capital losses on investments contributing to the decrease. - Total first year collected premium was $82.2 million, down