AKG Report 2025
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Another year of financial strength
Canada Life International rated 'A, Superior' for our Financial Strength
We’re delighted to announce that AKG has upheld our Financial Strength rating of 'A, Superior' for the second year running. This rating applies to Canada Life International, Canada Life International Institutional and Canada Life International Assurance (Ireland) DAC.
Canada Life International has sustained five stars for all Supporting Ratings since 20151. We remain committed to being a strong and stable business, while growing and serving the changing needs of the market.
What can you expect from the report?
- Financial strength analysis of Canada Life International based on AKG's key performance measures
- Background to the Canada Life group and our corporate structure
- Insights into the integration of our international business with the wider UK group
- Our commitment to the offshore market
- The positive effect of a long-term parental strategy and support
“AKG is widely known as the gold standard in assessing international bond providers, and we are delighted to have achieved their highest possible ratings once again.
We are also proud to have sustained 5-star ratings in all supporting assessment areas for the past decade.
Our International business is having another exceptionally strong year. Our H1 inflows were at a record level, following 2024, which was also a record year. Our breadth of proposition clearly resonates with advisers and is delivering real value to their customers.
In an uncertain and evolving financial climate, advisers and their customers need reassurance that providers are stable and reliable, whilst still committed to innovation and the market. The AKG assessment references our parental ownership, Great-West Lifeco, one of the oldest life companies in Canada. Our industry has experienced numerous ownership changes through private equity investment and disinvestment, and it is clear from speaking to advisers that they and their clients value the long-term certainty and stability that our parental ownership gives them.”
Sean Christian,
CEO Canada Life International & MD – Wealth Division, Canada Life UK
About AKG
Synonymous with Financial Strength, AKG has specialised in the provision of assessment, ratings, information and market assistance for over 30 years.
AKG's influence and footprint across the market is considerable and it has few if any competitors with the same structure of skills and approach.
About Canada Life International
Founded in 1987, our international business has offered customers stability for nearly four decades. And today, we’re recognised within the international market as a leading provider of international planning and tax-efficient solutions, including insurance, estate planning and investments.
All our international businesses are part of Great-West Lifeco, a financially strong company with roots dating back to 1847. With the backing of this global parent and other subsidiaries, we work in partnership with financial advisers to help our customers build stronger and more financially secure futures.
Why choose Canada Life International?
As the leading provider of international life assurance and investment bonds into the UK market, we focus on putting our customers first. That's why we offer a flexible range of tax planning solutions and expert guidance through our technical team.
An expert partner
Our iCan team is one of the highest regarded teams of technical specialists in the market. They offer bespoke training to help advisers understand our products, as well as education on the use of trusts, tax and wealth planning, legislation and regulation.
Award-winning products
We’re proud to say that we’ve won Best International Trust Product for the Wealth Preservation Account and Best International Portfolio Bond for the Premiere Account at the Investment International Awards 2024.
- Canada Life International Ltd, CLI Institutional Ltd, and Canada Life International Assurance have achieved a 5-star rating in Service, Image and Strategy and Business Performance since 2015. The companies were assessed on several supporting assessment areas. The assessment areas, known as Supporting Ratings, were scored out of a possible five stars. Each company achieved the maximum score against all categories.