Thrivent Variable Insurance Account B

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Updating Summary Prospectus (Form 497VPU)

Thrivent Flexible Premium Variable Life Insurance
Thrivent Variable Insurance Account B
Updating Summary Prospectus
April 30, 2026
This updating summary prospectus summarizes key features of a flexible premium individual variable adjustable life insurance contract (the "Contract") previously offered by Thrivent Life Insurance Company, formerly LBVIP, between 1987 and 2003. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans ("Thrivent") replaced Thrivent Life Insurance Company as the issuer on July 1, 2019.
The prospectus for the Contract contains more information about the Contract, including its features, benefits, and risks. You can find the current prospectus and other information about the Contract online at dfinview.com/Thrivent/VariableLifeB. You can also obtain this information at no cost by calling 1-800-847-4836, or by sending an email request to [email protected].
Additional general information about certain investment products, including variable life insurance, has been prepared by the Securities and Exchange Commission's staff and is available at Investor.gov.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved this Contract or passed upon the adequacy of this summary prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
Updated Information About Your Contract
The information in this Updating Summary Prospectus is a summary of certain Contract features that have changed since the prospectus dated April 30, 2025. This may not reflect all of the changes that have occurred since you entered into your Contract. 
Content
Description of Changes
Important Information You Should
Consider About the Contract
The Annual Portfolio Expenses Table was updated to reflect the new range.
Overview of the Contract
No changes.
Fee Table
The Fee Table has been updated with the new range of Portfolio Expenses.
Premiums
No changes.
Standard Death Benefit
No changes.
Other Benefits
No changes.
Surrenders and Withdrawals
No changes.
Lapse and Reinstatement
No changes.
Availability of Portfolios
No changes.
Other Changes
The Appendix has been revised to reflect the updated performance
information and the current expenses for the Portfolios.
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Important Information You Should Consider About the Contract
FEES AND EXPENSES
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Statutory
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Charges for Early
Withdrawals
A Decrease Charge (early withdrawal charge) consisting of the Contingent
Deferred Sales Charge (CDSC) and the Deferred Administrative Charge may
be assessed upon surrender, lapse or any decrease in the Face Amount. The
Decrease Charge will vary depending on the number of years since the last
increase in Face Amount . The maximum amount of Deferred Administrative
Charge that may be charged is $17.90 ($8.33 for VUL 1 Contracts) per $1,000
of decrease in Face Amount. For example, if you make an early withdrawal,
you could pay a Decrease Charge of up to $1,790 ($833 for VUL 1 Contracts)
on a $100,000 decrease. The maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge is
25% of CDSC Premium.
Charges
Fee Table
Transaction
Charges
In addition to Decrease Charges (early withdrawal charges), you also may be
charged for other transactions such as when you pay a premium, transfer
accumulated value between investment options, make more than one partial
surrender in a Contract Year or exercise your Accelerated Death Benefit Rider.
A percent of premium charge of 3% is deducted upon receipt of most
premiums.
A partial surrender charge applies upon each partial surrender. The maximum
amount deducted is $25 per partial surrender.
A transfer charge applies (on VUL 1 Contracts only) to each transfer in excess
of the first two transfers made in a Contract Year. The maximum amount
deducted is $20 per transfer.
You may add an Accelerated Death Benefit Rider to your Contract at any time
without cost. The rider allows you to receive the present value of the Death
Benefit tax free if eligibility requirements are met, including doctor certification
that the Insured is terminally ill. An Accelerated Death Benefit Rider charge will
be deducted upon the exercise of the benefit. The maximum amount deducted
is $150. The charge may vary by state.
A premium processing charge of up to $1.00 for each automatic payment and
up to $2.00 for other types of payments may apply.
Charges
Fee Table
Ongoing Fees and
Expenses (annual
charges)
In addition to Decrease Charges (early withdrawal charges) and transaction
charges, investment in the Contract is subject to certain ongoing fees and
expenses, including fees and expenses covering the cost of insurance under
the Contract, mortality and expense risk charges, monthly administrative
charges, basic monthly charges, interest on any Debt, and the cost of optional
benefits available under the Contract. Some of these fees and expenses are
set based on characteristics of the Insured (e.g. age, sex (in most states), and
rating classification). See the specifications page of your Contract for rates
applicable to your Contract.
Investors will also bear expenses associated with Portfolios that correspond to
Subaccounts available under the Contract , as shown in the following table:
Charges
Appendix
Fee Table
Annual Fee
Minimum
Maximum
Annual Portfolio Expenses (deducted
from Portfolio assets)
0.22%
1.52%
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RISKS
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Statutory
Prospectus
Risk of Loss
You can lose money by investing in this Contract, including loss of your
premiums (principal), and your Contract can lapse without value.
Additionally, Debt will reduce your Accumulated Value and Surrender Value,
Death Proceeds and the amount of premiums considered to meet the Death
Benefit Guarantee Premium requirement. If you surrender the Contract or
allow it to lapse while a contract loan is outstanding, the amount of Debt, to the
extent it has not previously been taxed, will be considered part of the amount
you receive and taxed accordingly. Loans may have tax consequences.
Principal Risks of
Investing in the
Contract
Not a Short-Term
Investment
This Contract is not designed for short-term investing and is not appropriate
for an investor who needs ready access to cash. The primary purpose of this
Contract is to provide a Death Benefit in the event of the Insured's death.
Surrender charges, expenses, and tax consequences generally make the
Contract unsuitable as a short-term investment.
Principal Risks of
Investing in the
Contract
Risk Associated
with Investment
Options
An investment in this Contract is subject to the risk of poor investment
performance of the investment options you choose.
Each investment option has its own unique risks.
We do not guarantee any money you place in the Subaccounts. The value of
each Subaccount will increase or decrease, depending on the investment
performance of the corresponding Portfolio and fees and charges under the
Contract. You could lose some or all of your money.
You should review the available Portfolio s' prospectuses before making an
investment decision.
Principal Risks of
Investing in the
Contract
Insurance
Company Risks
An investment in the Contract is subject to risks related to Thrivent, including
that any obligations, guarantees, and benefits of the Contract are subject to
the claims-paying ability and financial strength of Thrivent. More information
about Thrivent, including its financial strength ratings, is available upon
request by calling 1-800-847-4836.
Principal Risks of
Investing in the
Contract
Contract Lapse
Your Contract will lapse (that is, terminate without value) if: (1) your Monthly
Deductions are greater than your Cash Surrender Value; (2) Contract Debt
exceeds the Accumulated Value less any Decrease Charge and the Death
Benefit Guarantee is not in effect; and (3) payment sufficient to cover the next
two Monthly Deductions is not received within 61 days (in most states) of
notification of the accumulated value deficiency. No Death Benefit will be paid
if the Contract is lapsed. Payment will be required to reinstate the Contract.
We will reinstate a Contract only if our requirements for reinstatement are
satisfied, which may include requiring new proof of insurability of the Insured
person.
Lapse and
Reinstatement
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RESTRICTIONS
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Statutory
Prospectus
Investments
We place limits on frequent trading.
There is a $20 charge (to VUL 1 Contracts only) for each transfer when you
transfer money between investment options in excess of 2 times a year.
Thrivent reserves the right to remove or substitute Portfolio companies as
investment options that are available under the Contract.
We will also have the right to limit or refund a premium payment or make
distributions from the Contract as necessary to continue to qualify the Contract
as life insurance under federal tax law or to avoid the classification of your
Contract as a "modified endowment contract" (MEC).
Frequent Trading
Among
Subaccounts and
Other Transactions
Addition, Deletion,
Combination or
Substitution of
Investments
Premium Limits
Taxes
Optional Benefits
Optional benefits may be subject to age and underwriting requirements. We
generally deduct any monthly costs for these Additional Benefits from the
Accumulated Value as part of the Monthly Deduction. Optional benefits may
not be available for all ages or underwriting classes, may not be available after
original issue of the Contract and may terminate at certain ages. We may stop
offering an optional benefit at any time prior to the time you elect to add it to
your Contract.
Other Benefits
Available Under
the Contract
TAXES
Tax Implications
You should consult with a tax professional to determine the tax implications of
an investment in and payments received under this Contract.
Distributions from your Contract , if taxable, will be taxed at ordinary income tax
rates.
Depending on the total amount of premiums you pay and the frequency of
such payments, the Contract may be treated as a MEC.
Distributions including loans and loan interest will be taxed on an "income first"
basis and may be subject to a penalty tax if taken before you are age 59  1∕2 if
your Contract is a MEC.
The transfer of the Contract or designation of a Beneficiary may have federal,
state, and/or local transfer and inheritance tax consequences, including the
impositions of gift, estate, and generation skipping transfer taxes.
Taxes
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
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Statutory
Prospectus
Investment
Professional
Compensation
We no longer issue this Contract to new owners. Your financial advisor or
professional may receive compensation which may consist of commissions,
bonuses, asset-based compensation, and promotional incentives. This conflict
of interest may influence your financial advisor or professional to recommend
continued or larger future investments into this Contract, or another contract
issued by Thrivent, over another investment.
Distribution of the
Contract
Exchanges
Some investment professionals may have a financial incentive to offer you a
new contract in place of the one you own. You should only exchange your
contract if you determine, after comparing the features, fees, and risks of both
contracts, that it is better for you to purchase the new contract rather than
continue to own your existing contract.
Distribution of the
Contract
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Special Terms 
Accelerated Death Benefits Rider
This benefit allows the Owner to receive a portion of the Death Benefit
while the Insured is living.
Accumulated Value
The total amount of value held under a Contract at any time (which equals
the sum of the amounts held in the Loan Account and Variable Account).
The Accumulated Value, unlike the Cash Surrender Value, is not reduced
by any Decrease Charge or Contract Debt.
Beneficiary
The person(s) named by the Contract Owner to receive the death proceeds
under the Contract. A Beneficiary need not be a natural person.
Cash Surrender Value
The Accumulated Value less any Contract Debt, the amount, if any, needed
to cover unpaid Monthly Deductions and any Decrease Charge.
CDSC Premium
An annual premium amount determined by us and used solely for the
purpose of calculating the maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge.
Contingent Deferred Sales Charge
A charge to compensate us for the cost of selling the Contract, including
sales commissions, prospectuses and sales literature, and advertising.
Contract
The flexible premium variable adjustable life insurance contract offered by
Thrivent and described in this prospectus consisting of the certificate of
insurance, any attached riders, amendments or endorsements, the
application and our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws.
Contract Anniversary
The same month and day of each year after issue as in the Date of Issue.
Contract Year
The period from one Contract Anniversary to the next. The first Contract
Year was the period beginning on the Date of Issue and ending on the first
Contract Anniversary.
Date of Issue
The date shown on page 3 of the Contract that is used to determine
Contract Anniversaries, Monthly Anniversaries, Contract Years and
Contract Months, each of which is measured from the Date of Issue.
Death Benefit
The amount calculated under the applicable Death Benefit Option (Option A
or Option B). The Death Benefit should be distinguished from the cash
proceeds payable on the Insured's death, which will be the Death Benefit
less Contract Debt and any unpaid Monthly Deductions.
Death Benefit Guarantee
A feature of the Contract guaranteeing that the Contract will not lapse if on
each Monthly Anniversary the total cumulative premiums paid under the
Contract, less any partial surrenders and Contract Loan Amount, equal or
exceed the sum of the Death Benefit Guarantee Premiums in effect for
each Monthly Anniversary since the issuance of the Contract.
Death Benefit Guarantee Premium
A monthly premium amount specified in the Contract. The Death Benefit
Guarantee Premium determines the payments required to maintain the
Death Benefit Guarantee.
Debt
The sum of all unpaid Contract loans (including any unpaid loan interest
added to the loan balance) outstanding on a relevant date, less any
unearned prepaid loan interest. Contract Debt should be distinguished from
the Loan Amount (see definition of "Loan Amount" below), in that the Loan
Amount includes any unearned prepaid loan interest.
Decrease Charge
A deferred Contract charge consisting of the Contingent Deferred Sales
Charge and the Deferred Administrative Charge. The Decrease Charge is
deducted from the Subaccounts of the Variable Account and paid to
Thrivent upon full lapse or surrender of the Contract, or in part upon a
requested decrease in Face Amount. A separate amount of Decrease
Charge is determined for each requested increase in Face Amount.
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Deferred Administrative Charge
A charge to reimburse Thrivent for administrative expenses incurred in
processing requested increases. The Deferred Administrative Charge will
be imposed if the Contract is surrendered or lapses, or will be imposed in
part if the Contract Owner requests a decrease in the Face Amount. A
separate charge applies for a set period of time following each requested
increase in Face Amount.
Face Amount
The minimum Death Benefit under the Contract as long as the Contract
remains in force. The Face Amount will be specified in the Contract.
Fund
Thrivent Series Fund, Inc., an open-end management investment company,
that consists of several Portfolios that underlie Subaccounts of the Variable
Account.
Insured
The person upon whose life the Contract is issued.
Monthly Anniversary
The date each month on which we deduct charges from Accumulated
Value. These monthly deductions occur once each month on the Valuation
Date, on or next following the day of the month which corresponds to the
day of the month that we issued the Contract.
Monthly Deduction
Monthly charges deducted from the Accumulated Value of the Contract.
These charges include the cost of insurance charge; a Basic Monthly
Administrative Charge ($10.00 per month for the Contract and $4.00 per
month for VUL 1 Contracts); the Initial Monthly Administrative Charge; and
charges for additional insurance benefits. "Monthly Deduction" also
includes any Decrease Charge being deducted for a requested decrease in
Face Amount during the preceding Contract Month.
Owner
The Insured, unless otherwise designated in the application. If a Contract
has been absolutely assigned, the assignee becomes the Contract Owner.
A collateral assignee is not the Contract Owner.
Portfolio
A portfolio of Thrivent Series Fund, Inc. which is the underlying investment
of a corresponding Subaccount which you may select for your Contract.
Service Center
Our office located at 4321 North Ballard Road, Appleton, Wisconsin
54919-0001 or such other address as we may designate. Telephone: (800)
847-4836. Email: [email protected].
Subaccount
Your available investment options within the Variable Account. Each
Subaccount invests exclusively in the shares of a corresponding Portfolio of
the Fund.
Valuation Date
Any day that the New York Stock Exchange is open for regular trading.
Variable Account
Thrivent Variable Insurance Account B, which is a separate account of
Thrivent. The Subaccounts are subdivisions of the Variable Account.
we, us, our
Thrivent.
you, your
The Owner(s) of the Contract.
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Appendix: Portfolios Available Under the Contract
The following is a list of Portfolios that correspond to subaccounts available under the Contract. More information about the Portfolios is available in the prospectuses for the Portfolios, which may be amended from time to time and can be found online at dfinview.com/Thrivent/VariableLifeB. You can also request this information in paper at no cost by calling (800) 847-4836 or by sending an email request to [email protected].
The current expenses and performance information below reflects fees and expenses of the Portfolios but does not reflect the other fees and expenses that your Contract may charge. Expenses would be higher and performance would be lower if these charges were included. Each Portfolio's past performance is not necessarily an indication of future performance.  
INVESTMENT
TYPE
PORTFOLIO AND ADVISER/SUBADVISER
CURRENT
EXPENSES
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
(as of 12/31/25)
1 YEAR
5 YEAR
10 YEAR
Aggressive
Allocation
Thrivent Aggressive Allocation Portfolio
0.85%1
15.81%
9.61%
11.26%
Large Blend
Thrivent All Cap Portfolio
0.66%
18.05%
11.90%
12.43%
Conservative
Allocation
Thrivent Conservative Allocation Portfolio
0.50%
10.17%
4.03%
5.42%
Moderately
Conservative
Allocation
Thrivent Dynamic Allocation Portfolio
0.68%
12.62%
5.92%
6.84%
Diversified
Emerging
Mkts
Thrivent Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio
1.15%1
32.20%
2.10%
7.47%
Large Blend
Thrivent ESG Index Portfolio
0.36%1
17.78%
13.56%
N/A3
Global
Large-Stock
Blend
Thrivent Global Stock Portfolio
0.60%
20.82%
10.69%
10.67%
Intermediate
Government
Thrivent Government Bond Portfolio
0.49%
7.32%
0.01%
1.74%
Health
Thrivent Healthcare Portfolio
0.92%
13.07%
4.62%
7.37%
High Yield
Bond
Thrivent High Yield Portfolio
0.45%
8.78%
4.06%
5.32%
Corporate
Bond
Thrivent Income Portfolio
0.44%
7.93%
0.38%
3.60%
Foreign Large
Blend
Thrivent International Equity Portfolio
0.72%
30.87%
8.54%
7.41%
Foreign Large
Blend
Thrivent International Index Portfolio
0.37%
31.15%
8.61%
N/A3
Large Growth
Thrivent Large Cap Growth Portfolio
0.43%
16.95%
12.89%
16.35%
Large Blend
Thrivent Large Cap Index Portfolio
0.22%
17.62%
14.17%
14.54%
Large Value
Thrivent Large Cap Value Portfolio
0.62%
19.65%
13.96%
12.16%
Mid-Cap
Growth
Thrivent Mid Cap Growth Portfolio
0.89%1
2.50%
1.10%
N/A3
Mid-Cap
Blend
Thrivent Mid Cap Index Portfolio
0.25%
7.23%
8.86%
10.46%
Mid-Cap
Blend
Thrivent Mid Cap Stock Portfolio
0.66%
4.73%
6.86%
11.30%
Mid-Cap
Value
Thrivent Mid Cap Value Portfolio
0.87%1
10.82%
11.31%
N/A3
Moderate
Allocation
Thrivent Moderate Allocation Portfolio
0.70%1
13.63%
7.13%
8.38%
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INVESTMENT
TYPE
PORTFOLIO AND ADVISER/SUBADVISER
CURRENT
EXPENSES
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL
RETURNS
(as of 12/31/25)
1 YEAR
5 YEAR
10 YEAR
Moderately
Aggressive
Allocation
Thrivent Moderately Aggressive Allocation Portfolio
0.76%1
15.46%
8.30%
9.69%
Moderately
Conservative
Allocation
Thrivent Moderately Conservative Allocation Portfolio
0.65%1
12.10%
4.49%
6.04%
Money
Market -
Taxable
Thrivent Money Market Portfolio
0.31%
4.06%
3.05%
1.93%
Multisector
Bond
Thrivent Multisector Bond Portfolio
0.74%
7.93%
2.43%
3.47%
Real Estate
Thrivent Real Estate Securities Portfolio
0.90%
0.67%
3.89%
4.68%
Short-Term
Bond
Thrivent Short-Term Bond Portfolio
0.45%
6.06%
2.75%
2.89%
Small Growth
Thrivent Small Cap Growth Portfolio
0.94%1
1.87%
1.37%
N/A2
Small Blend
Thrivent Small Cap Index Portfolio
0.24%
5.80%
7.06%
9.57%
Small Blend
Thrivent Small Cap Stock Portfolio
0.70%
2.45%
7.50%
11.93%
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Current expenses reflect temporary fee reductions.
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The Fund is not showing Average Annual Total Returns information because the Fund commenced operation on 04/27/2018 and does not have annual returns for the period shown.
3
The Fund is not showing Average Annual Total Returns information because the Fund commenced operation on 04/29/2020 and does not have annual returns for the period shown.
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This updating summary prospectus incorporates by reference the Thrivent flexible premium individual variable adjustable life insurance prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI), both dated April 30, 2026, as amended or supplemented.
The SAI dated April 30, 2026, contains more information about the Contract and Variable Account. The SAI has been filed with the SEC and is incorporated by reference into the prospectus. The SAI is available, without charge, upon request. You can view a copy of the SAI online at dfinview.com/Thrivent/VariableLifeB. For a paper copy of the SAI, to request other information about the Contract, and to make other inquiries, you may call our Service Center at 1-800-847-4836 or you may send an email to [email protected].
Reports and other information about Thrivent are available on the Securities Exchange Commission website at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of the information may be obtained, upon payment of a duplicating fee, by electronic request at the following email address: [email protected].
Thrivent is the marketing name for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Insurance products issued by Thrivent. Not available in all states. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Thrivent Investment Management Inc., a registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC, and a subsidiary of Thrivent. Licensed agent/producer of Thrivent. Registered representative of Thrivent Investment Management, Inc. Thrivent.com/disclosures.
Insurance products, securities and investment advisory services are provided by appropriately appointed and licensed financial advisors and professionals. Only individuals who are financial advisors are credentialed to provide investment advisory services. Visit Thrivent.com or FINRA's Broker Check for more information about our financial advisors.
Contract Forms V2-VL-VUL, V2-VU-VUL and V3-YC-VUL and state variations.
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