Ratings
At Empower, we have a history of strong performance, even in challenging economic climates. The following ratings represent the opinions of the rating agencies regarding the financial strength of our primary insurance companies, Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company and Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company of New York, and their ability to meet ongoing obligations to their policyholders.
GWL&A Financial Ratings1
AA
Standard & Poor’s Rating Services
Financial Strength: Very strong (second highest of nine categories)
Aa3
Moody’s Investor Service
Financial Strength: Excellent (second highest of nine categories)
AA
Fitch Ratings
Financial Strength: Very strong (second highest of nine categories)
A+
A.M. Best Company, Inc.
Financial strength: Superior (highest of 7 rating categories and second highest of thirteen possible ratings)
GWL&A of NY Financial Ratings1
AA
Standard & Poor’s Rating Services
Financial Strength: Very strong (second highest of nine categories)
Aa3
Moody’s Investor Service
Financial Strength: Excellent (second highest of nine categories)
AA
Fitch Ratings
Financial Strength: Very strong (second highest of nine categories)
A+
A.M. Best Company, Inc.
Financial strength: Superior (highest of 7 rating categories and second highest of thirteen possible ratings)
1 These ratings are subject to change and do not pertain to any offered product or any affiliates or subsidiaries.