About Great-West Lifeco Inc.
Great-West Lifeco Inc. is a leading financial services company specializing in life and health insurance, retirement savings, wealth and asset management, and reinsurance. Operating across Canada, the United States, and Europe, the company serves individuals, families, businesses, and organizations with a diverse range of financial solutions.
Core Business Offerings
- Insurance Products: Life, accidental death and dismemberment, disability, critical illness, health and dental protection, and creditor insurance.
- Retirement & Savings: Retirement savings plans, income and annuity products, and specialty financial solutions.
- Wealth Management: Payout annuities, equity release mortgages, pensions, and investment products.
- Asset Management: Services for pension schemes, insurance companies, wealth managers, and institutional clients.
- Reinsurance: Life, annuity/longevity, mortgage surety, and property catastrophe reinsurance.
Brands & Distribution
The company operates under well-known brand names, including:
- Canada Life
- Irish Life
- Empower
Products are distributed through a network of brokers, advisors, financial institutions, and consultants.
Corporate Background
Founded in 1891 and headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada, Great-West Lifeco Inc. is a subsidiary of Power Financial Corporation.