Two Directors at Great-West Lifeco Inc sold after exercising options/sold 27,225 shares at between 49.110CAD and 49.500CAD. The significance rating of the trade was 69/100. Is that information sufficient for you to make an investment decision? This report gives details of those trades and adds context and analysis to them such that you can judge whether these trading decisions are ones worth following. Included in the report is a detailed share price chart which plots discretionary trades by a...
DBRS Morningstar published a commentary discussing the differences between the limited recourse capital notes (LRCNs) issued by Canadian banks and insurance companies and the AT1 notes issued by Credit Suisse. The commentary explains why Canadian LRCNs will not function in the same manner as the Credit Suisse AT1s in a default scenario and what the implications are for investors. Key highlights include the following: -- LRCNs issued by Canadian financial institutions differ from the AT1s issue...
DBRS Morningstar published a commentary discussing the impact of unrealized investment losses on Canadian life insurance companies’ balance sheets and solvency levels in the context of rising interest rates. Key highlights include the following: -- Canadian insurers' unrealized losses are considered insignificant in relation to their invested assets as a result of asset-liability matching and accounting measurement that provides for a largely offsetting movement in liabilities. -- Insurance...
DBRS Morningstar released a commentary titled “Canadian Life Insurers Finish 2022 in Good Shape as the Insurance Business Benefits from Higher Interest Rates,” which discusses Q4 2022 results for the Canadian publicly traded life insurance companies (lifecos) rated by DBRS Morningstar. Key highlights include the following: -- Top Canadian lifecos had a strong Q4 2022 and continue to generate near-record profitability. -- The big four lifecos benefit from higher interest rates despite the nega...
DBRS Morningstar published a commentary discussing the drivers of the significant slowdown in Canadian insurance debt issuances in 2022 following record issuances in 2020 and 2021. The commentary also discusses the prospects for 2023, which we expect to be moderately more active in terms of debt issuances as Canadian insurers re-enter the market to continue with their acquisition plans and refinance maturing instruments. Key highlights include the following: -- Canadian insurance companies iss...
On November 9, 2022, DBRS Ratings GmbH (DBRS Morningstar) confirmed all ratings of Great-West Lifeco Inc. and its related entities, including Great-West’s Issuer Rating at A (high) and The Canada Life Assurance Company’s Financial Strength Rating at AA. The trend on all ratings is Stable.
Great-West Lifeco Inc. reported Q3 2022 base and net earnings of $688 million, a 21% decline compared with the same quarter a year ago. Return on equity (as calculated by DBRS Morningstar) decreased to 11.7%, which is still good in our view considering the challenging macroeconomic environment. Both base and net earnings were negatively affected by a $128 million (after-tax) provision for estimated claims resulting from the impact of Hurricane Ian.
Great-West Lifeco Inc. (Great-West) reported Q2 2022 base earnings of $830 million, mostly unchanged from the same quarter a year ago. Despite a volatile economic environment, Great- West managed to produce resilient results during the quarter thanks to its diversified product portfolio, including an increasing footprint in the U.S. retirement services business. Base earnings in H1 2022 remained almost 5% higher compared with H1 2021.
DBRS Morningstar published a commentary assessing the impact of the recent massive flight cancellations and delays on the profitability of travel insurance and the overall credit profiles of insurance companies. Key highlights include the following: -- The rapid increase in travel demand has hit airlines with an unprecedented number of cancelled and delayed flights due to extreme staffing shortages, increased operational requirements, and fleet reductions during the pandemic. -- This material...
Great-West Lifeco Inc. reported Q1 2022 quarterly base earnings of $809 million, an increase of 12% on a constant exchange rate basis compared with Q1 2021. The improved results were driven by strong growth in the U.S., Europe, and Capital & Risk Solutions segments that was partially offset by a decline in Canadian earnings, which were negatively affected by adverse experience in Group Long-Term Disability and lower new business impact in Individual Insurance.
Canada's federal budget that was tabled on April 7, 2022, contains several measures affecting life insurance companies. For example, the budget offered additional details on the government's previously announced prescription drugs and dental benefit programs as well as income tax increases arising from both permanent and temporary tax measures, including from IFRS 17 adoption. The budget also makes climate-related disclosures mandatory for insurance companies and banks starting in 2024. Key hig...
GREAT WEST LIFECO (CA), a company active in the Life Insurance industry, now shows a lower overall rating. The independent financial analyst theScreener confirms the fundamental rating of 2 out of 4 stars. However, the market behaviour deterioration triggered a risk requalification, which can be thus described as moderately risky. theScreener believes that increased risk justifies the general evaluation downgrade to Neutral. As of the analysis date March 29, 2022, the closing price was CAD 36.65...
Canada has committed to attaining net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 and subsequently set its target goals into law in June 2021. It joins only about a dozen other jurisdictions around the world that have introduced net-zero laws. Canadian insurance companies are also increasingly making commitments to achieve net zero emissions in their operations and in their investment portfolios by 2050. Key highlights include: -- Canada's transition to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions will b...
Canadian insurance debt issuance in 2021 decreased 10% compared with 2020 levels but remained well above historical averages for the industry. Canadian insurance companies issued almost $12 billion in bonds and preferred shares in 2021, supporting our view that the industry continues to benefit from strong access to funding, particularly for large international acquisitions. However, insurance debt issuances are likely to temper in 2022. Key highlights include: -- Canadian insurance companies ...
Canada's largest banks and life insurers have maintained relatively strong performance through the peak of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Regulatory capital levels have increased for banks and stayed at healthy levels for insurers. As a result, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) announced on November 4, 2021, that it is immediately lifting its restrictions on dividend increases and share buybacks. Capital management activity restrictions were impleme...
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