1st Quarter 2025 Results Quarterly Report to Shareholders
QU ARTERL Y REPO RT TO
SH AREH OL D ERS
2025
FIRST QUARTER RESULTS
For the Period ended
MARCH 31, 2025
Quarterly Report to Shareholders
For cautionary notes regarding forward-looking information and non-IFRS financial measures, see page 2.
This report available at https://www.greatwestlifeco.com or by contacting the Corporate Secretary's Office at 204-946-4388.
QUARTERLY REPORT TO THE SHAREHOLDERS
The condensed consolidated interim unaudited financial statements including notes at
Key Financial Highlights
In-Quarter
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Q4 2024 Q1 2024 |
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17.5% 17.0% 16.7% 14.6% |
Base earnings1of
1This is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios" section of this document for additional details.
2Base EPS and base retuon equity are non-GAAP ratios. Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios" section of this document for additional details.
3Base retuon equity and retuon equity - continuing operations are calculated using the trailing four quarters of applicable earnings and common shareholders' equity.
Net earnings from continuing operations of
Highlights
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Strong underlying performance:
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Base earnings once again topped
$1.0 billion , up 5% year-over-year, driven by double-digit base earnings growth in our Retirement and Wealth businesses. -
Base ROE exceeded 17% and remains poised to expand, largely owing to stronger growth in our more capital-efficient
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Strong capital generation contributed to a
$370 million increase in cash at Lifeco compared to Q4 2024.
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Continued repositioning of the portfolio toward higher-growth, capital-efficient businesses, particularly Retirement and Wealth:
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Total client assets4 exceeding
$3.0 trillion , of which more than$1.0 trillion represents higher-margin assets under management or advisement. -
Strong growth in client assets of 13% across Retirement and Wealth businesses in all markets.
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Canada Wealth net flows5 improved by more than
$300 million compared to a year ago and nearly$200 million from the preceding quarter, in part driven by higherInvestment Planning Counsel net flows and strong segregated fund sales. -
Continued mid-single-digit growth across our Group Benefits businesses as we maintain strong pricing discipline.
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U.S. segment continued to deliver double-digit earnings growth:-
U.S. base earnings up 13% year-over-year, driven by growth in average customer account balances, significant retirement plan wins and continued strength in Wealth net flows.U.S. net earnings from continuing operations were up 32% in the quarter compared to the first quarter of 2024. -
Base ROE of 18.6%, up 50 basis points from Q4 2024. Net ROE from continuing operations of 16.7%, up 90 basis points from Q4 2024.
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Approximately 270,000 net new plan participants at Empower in Q1 2025, an increase of 1.5% from Q4 2024.
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Net flows of
US$2.8 billion in the Wealth business, largely driven by continued strength in rollover sales, which increased 30% from the prior year.
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Disciplined approach to managing the business contributes to the Company's resilience during periods of market volatility:
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Strong capital position provides substantial financial flexibility: LICAT ratio of 130% and Lifeco cash of
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Diversified portfolio of businesses, with no operating segment or line of business accounting for more than a third of base earnings6.
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Significant earnings contribution from sources that are not market-sensitive in our Retirement and Wealth businesses.
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Prudent investment approach, with 93% fixed income assets, of which 99% is investment grade.
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Reduced exposure to weather-related catastrophes in our reinsurance business, as underscored by a claims provision of
$21 million after-tax in Q1 2025 related to the wildfires inCalifornia despite significant insured losses for the industry.
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4This is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios" section of this document for additional details
5An indicator of the Company's ability to attract and retain business and includes cash flows related to segregated funds and proprietary and non-proprietary mutual funds.
6Excludes Corporate segment and excludes earnings on surplus, corporate expenses and other within segments
Q1 2025 SEGMENTED OPERATING RESULTS
For reporting purposes, Lifeco's consolidated operating results are grouped into five reportable segments -
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Q1 2025 |
Q4 2024 (restated8) |
Q1 2024 (restated8) |
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316 |
362 |
340 |
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239 |
260 |
226 |
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Capital and Risk Solutions |
213 |
232 |
205 |
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301 |
377 |
391 |
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167 |
339 |
216 |
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Capital and Risk Solutions |
184 |
203 |
270 |
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Corporate |
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(88) |
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Total net earnings from continuing operations |
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Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations |
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(115) |
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Net gain on disposal of discontinued operations |
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44 |
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7This is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios" section of this document for additional details.
8The Company has updated segment and line of business classifications for 2025 which has resulted in the restatement of certain comparative amounts
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U.S. segment base earnings ofUS$255 million ($365 million ) and net earnings from continuing operations ofUS$237 million ($338 million ) - Base earnings increased byUS$30 million , or 13%, compared to the first quarter of 2024, primarily due to growth in fee-bearing client assets from higher equity markets and business growth, as well as the impact of cost synergies realized from the integration of Prudential last year. This was partially offset by write downs on three commercial mortgage loans ofUS$26 million post-tax ($37 million ), as well as lower spread income resulting from higher crediting rates compared to a year ago.CANADA -
Canada segment base earnings of$316 million and net earnings of$301 million - Base earnings decreased by$24 million , or 7%, compared to the same quarter last year, primarily as a result of lower Contractual Service Margin (CSM) recognized due to actuarial assumption changes in the second half of 2024, less favourable Group Benefits mortality experience, and lower earnings on surplus due to declines in shorter-term yields. These items were partially offset by higher fee income resulting from asset growth in the Retirement and Wealth businesses, as well as organic growth of the Group Benefits in-force block.EUROPE -
Europe segment base earnings of$239 million and net earnings of$167 million - Base earnings increased by$13 million , or 6%, compared to the same quarter last year, primarily due to higher fee income from our Wealth business inIreland , which benefitted from both strong flows and higher equity markets. In addition,Europe segment earnings benefitted from higher CSM recognized, mainly reflecting strong new business volumes in ourU.K. bulk annuity business over the past year. These items were partially offset by lower earnings on surplus as a result of remitting capital to Lifeco.CAPITAL AND RISK SOLUTIONS
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Capital and Risk Solutions segment base earnings of
$213 million and net earnings of$184 million -Base earnings increased by$8 million , or 4%, compared to the same quarter last year as business growth was partially offset by insurance experience losses. In-quarter experience included a net provision for estimated claims resulting from the impact of theCalifornia wildfires of$21 million after-tax as well as unfavourable mortality experience in theU.S. life business.
QUARTERLY DIVIDENDS
The Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of
In addition, the Directors approved quarterly dividends on Lifeco's preferred shares, as follows:
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For purposes of the Income Tax Act (
President and Chief Executive Officer
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
This Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) presents management's view of the financial condition, financial performance and cash flows of
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Accounting Policies |
Liquidity and Capital Management |
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information |
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Liquidity |
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Cautionary Note Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios |
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Cash Flows |
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Commitments/Contractual Obligations |
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Consolidated Operating Results |
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Capital Management and Adequacy |
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Financial Highlights |
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Retuon Equity |
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2025 Developments |
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Ratings |
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Base and Net Earnings |
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Taxes |
Risk Management and Control Practices |
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Lifeco Lines of Business |
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Risk Management and Control Practices |
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Segmented Operating Results |
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Exposures and Sensitivities |
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Accounting Policies |
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International Financial Reporting Standards |
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Capital and Risk Solutions |
Other Information |
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Corporate |
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Summary of Earnings Reclassifications |
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios |
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Consolidated Financial Position |
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Glossary |
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Assets |
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Disclosure Controls and Procedures |
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Liabilities |
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Internal Control Over Financial Reporting |
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Lifeco Capital Structure |
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Transactions with Related Parties |
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Quarterly Financial Information |
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Translation of Foreign Currency |
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Additional Information |
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Material Accounting Policies
The condensed consolidated financial statements of Lifeco, which are the basis for data presented in this report, have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the
The Company has enhanced its disclosures and updated segment and line of business classifications for 2025 which has resulted in the restatement of certain comparative amounts in this MD&A. Refer to the "Summary of Key Changes to Lifeco's Disclosures for 2025" section of this MD&A for additional information.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information
From time to time, Lifeco makes written and/or oral forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including in this MD&A. Forward-looking information includes statements that are predictive in nature, depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or include words such as "achieve", "ambition", "anticipate", "believe", "could", "estimate", "expect", "initiatives", "intend", "may", "objective", "opportunity", "plan", "potential", "project", "target", "will" and other similar expressions or negative versions of those words. Forward-looking information in this MD&A includes, without limitation, statements about the Company and its operations, business (including business mix), financial condition, expected financial performance (including revenues, earnings or growth rates, and medium-term financial objectives), strategies and prospects, expected costs and benefits of acquisitions and divestitures (including timing of integration activities and timing and extent of revenue and expense synergies), the timing and extent of expected transformation charges and related expected run-rate base earnings savings, expected expenditures or investments (including but not limited to investment in technology infrastructure and digital capabilities and solutions and investments in strategic partnerships), value creation and realization and growth opportunities, product and service innovation, expected dividend levels, expected cost reductions and savings, expected capital management activities and use of capital, the timing and extent of possible share repurchases, market position, estimates of risk sensitivities affecting capital adequacy ratios, estimates of financial risk sensitivities (including as a result of current market conditions), anticipated global economic conditions, potential impacts of catastrophe events, potential impacts of geopolitical events and conflicts and the impact of regulatory developments on the Company's business strategy, growth objectives and capital.
Lifeco's medium-term financial objectives are forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures. Lifeco's ability to achieve those objectives depends on whether the Company is able to achieve segment earnings growth ambitions and other business growth objectives and on certain key assumptions, including: (i) the performance of equity, interest rate and credit markets during the relevant period is consistent with management's expectations, which take into account current market information and assume no credit impairments; (ii) the achievement of the Company's segment base earnings growth ambitions; (iii) the achievement of enterprise and segment efficiency ambitions; (iv) capital levels and available and attractive options for capital deployment; (v) no significant changes in the level of our regulatory capital requirements; (vi) no significant changes to the Company's effective income tax rate; (vii) no significant changes to the Company's number of shares outstanding; (viii) no material assumption changes and no material accounting standard changes. Our medium-term financial objectives do not reflect indirect effects of equity, interest rate and credit market movements, including the potential impacts of those movements on goodwill or the current valuation allowance on deferred tax assets as well as other items that may be non-operational in nature. Further, Lifeco's target base dividend payout ratio assumes that the Company's financial results and market conditions will enable us to maintain our payout ratio in the target range. Dividends on outstanding common shares of the Company are declared and paid at the sole discretion of the Company's board of directors. The decision to declare a dividend on the common shares of the Company takes into account a variety of factors including the level of earnings, adequacy of capital and availability of cash resources.
Forward-looking statements are based on expectations, forecasts, estimates, predictions, projections and conclusions about future events that were current at the time of the statements and are inherently subject to, among other things, risks, uncertainties and assumptions about the Company, economic factors and the financial services industry generally, including the insurance, wealth and retirement solutions industries. They are not guarantees of future performance, and actual events and results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. Many of these assumptions are based on factors and events that are not within the control of the Company and there is no assurance that they will prove to be correct. In arriving at our assessment of the Company's potential exposure to Global Minimum Tax and our expectation regarding the impact on our effective income tax rate and base earnings, management has relied on its interpretation of the relevant legislation. It has also assumed a starting point of its current mix of business and base earnings growth consistent with management's base earnings growth ambitions. With respect to possible share repurchases, the amount and timing of actual repurchases will depend on the earnings, cash requirements and financial condition of the Company, market conditions, our ability to effect the repurchases on a prudent basis, capital requirements, applicable law and regulations (including applicable securities laws), and other factors deemed relevant by the Company, and may be subject to regulatory approval or conditions. In all cases, whether or not actual results differ from forward-looking information may depend on numerous factors, developments and assumptions, including, without limitation, the ability to integrate and leverage acquisitions and achieve anticipated benefits and synergies, the achievement of expense synergies and client retention targets from the acquisition of the Prudential retirement business, the Company's ability to execute strategic plans and adapt or recalibrate these plans as needed, the Company's reputation, business competition, assumptions around sales, pricing, fee rates, customer behaviour (including contributions, redemptions, withdrawals and lapse rates), mortality and morbidity experience, expense levels, reinsurance arrangements, global equity and capital markets (including continued access to equity and debt markets and credit instruments on economically feasible terms), geopolitical tensions and related economic impacts, interest and foreign exchange rates, inflation levels, liquidity requirements, investment values and asset breakdowns, hedging activities, financial condition of industry sectors and individual issuers that comprise part of the Company's investment portfolio, credit ratings, taxes, impairments of goodwill and other intangible assets, technological changes, breaches or failure of information systems and security (including cyber attacks), assumptions around third-party suppliers, changes in local and international laws and regulations, changes in accounting policies and the effect of applying future accounting policy changes, changes in actuarial standards, unexpected judicial or regulatory proceedings, catastrophic events, continuity and availability of personnel and third-party service providers, unplanned changes to the Company's facilities, customer and employee relations, levels of administrative and operational efficiencies, and other general economic, political and market factors in
The above list is not exhaustive, and there may be other factors listed in other filings with securities regulators, including those set out in the "Risk Management" and "Summary of Critical Accounting Estimates" sections of the Company's Annual MD&A for the year ended
Other than as specifically required by applicable law, the Company does not intend to update any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Cautionary Note Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios
This MD&A contains some non-Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) financial measures and non-GAAP ratios as defined in National Instrument 52-112 "Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures Disclosure". Terms by which non-GAAP financial measures are identified include, but are not limited to, "base earnings (loss)", "base earnings (loss) (US$)", base earnings (loss) - pre-tax "base earnings: insurance service result", "base earnings: net investment result", "assets under management or advisement", "assets under administration only", "client assets", "non-par base operating and administration expenses", and "run-rate insurance earnings". Terms by which non-GAAP ratios are identified include, but are not limited to, "base earnings per common share (EPS)", "base retuon equity (ROE)", "base dividend payout ratio", "base capital generation", "efficiency ratio", "effective income tax rate - base earnings - common shareholders" and "pre-tax base operating margin". Non-GAAP financial measures and ratios are used to provide management and investors with additional measures of performance to help assess results where no comparable GAAP (IFRS) measure exists. However, non-GAAP financial measures and ratios do not have standard meanings prescribed by GAAP (IFRS) and are not directly comparable to similar measures used by other companies. Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios" section in this MD&A for the appropriate reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to measures prescribed by GAAP as well as additional details on each measure and ratio.
Consolidated Operating Results
Selected consolidated financial information
As at or for the three months ended
(in Canadian $ millions, except per share amounts)
2025
2024
2024
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Base earnings1 |
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Net earnings from continuing operations2 |
860 |
1,116 1,031 |
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Net earnings - common shareholders |
860 |
1,116 960 |
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Base earnings3 |
1.11 |
1.20 1.05 |
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Net earnings from continuing operations |
0.92 |
1.20 1.10 |
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Net earnings |
0.92 |
1.20 1.03 |
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Dividends paid |
0.610 |
0.555 0.555 |
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Base dividend payout ratio3 |
55.0 % |
46.3 % 52.9 % |
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Dividend payout ratio2 |
66.3 % |
46.3 % 54.4 % |
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Efficiency ratio3 |
56.7 % |
56.7 % 57.9 % |
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Book value per common share2 |
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Base retuon equity3 |
17.2 % |
17.5 % 17.0 % |
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Retuon equity - continuing operations2 |
15.6 % |
16.7 % 14.6 % |
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Financial leverage ratio4 |
28 % |
29 % 30 % |
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Total assets per financial statements |
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Total assets under management or advisement1 |
1,013,530 |
1,006,384 |
917,836 |
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Total assets under administration only2 |
1,993,588 |
2,026,945 |
1,738,875 |
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Total client assets1 |
3,007,118 |
3,033,329 |
2,656,711 |
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Total assets under administration1 |
3,238,101 |
3,266,298 |
2,855,164 |
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Total contractual service margin (net of reinsurance contracts held) |
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Total equity |
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130 % |
130% |
129% |
1This metric is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios" section of this document for additional details.
2Refer to the "Glossary" section of this document for additional details on the composition of this measure.
3This metric is a non-GAAP ratio. Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios" section of this document for additional details.
4The calculation for financial leverage ratio includes the after-tax non-participating contractual service margin (CSM) balance in the denominator, excluding CSM associated with segregated fund guarantees. This reflects that the CSM represents future profit and is considered available capital under LICAT. These ratios are estimates based on available data.
5The Life Insurance Capital Adequacy Test (LICAT) Ratio is based on the consolidated results of
2025 Developments
Lifeco has updated its financial performance ambitions by updating its medium-term financial objectives effective
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Increased its base retuon equity (ROE) objective to 19%+ from 16-17%,
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Introduced a new base capital generation objective of 80%+, and
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Reaffirmed its base earnings per share (EPS) growth objective of 8-10% and base earnings dividend payout ratio objective of 45-55%.
The Company's base capital generation measure, calculated over the trailing 12 months ending
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Lifeco plans to incur an estimated
$250 million to$300 million of post-tax business transformation costs byMarch 31, 2028 through investment in modernized technology platforms and retiring legacy systems as well as enhanced productivity through increased automation and leveraging a global workplace. -
The Company's efficiency ratio for the first quarter of 2025 was 56.7% compared to 57.9% in the same quarter last year. The improvement in Lifeco's efficiency ratio was driven primarily by increased scale at Empower.
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During 2025, Lifeco intends to purchase
$500 million of its common shares under its current NCIB, in addition to the purchases made to offset dilution under its share compensation plans. This is subject to market conditions, the Company's ability to effect the purchases on a prudent basis, and other strategic opportunities emerging. -
The Company's financial leverage ratio at
March 31, 2025 was 28% compared to 29% at the end of 2024. This reduction is primarily due to growth in equity and non-participating CSM, excluding segregated funds as well as the impact of currency movement. -
On
February 23, 2025 , the transfer ofCanada Life U.K's onshore individual protection customer policies toCountrywide Assured plc , a subsidiary ofChesnara plc , was concluded. The completion of this transfer enables Canada LifeU.K. to focus on core product lines. Through a separate transaction datedDecember 23, 2024 , Canada LifeU.K.'s onshore bond business is to be transferred toCountrywide Assured plc pending court approval, which is expected to occur towards the end of 2025.Macroenvironmental Risks
Many factors contribute to the economic uncertainty in the geographies in which the Company operates and to the elevated volatility of global financial markets. Elevated global financial market volatility is due, in part, to certain geopolitical conflicts and trade policy developments, which the Company actively monitors. Central banks are weighing these factors in consideration of interest rate decisions in many of the countries in which the Company operates. The outlook for financial and real estate markets over the short and medium-term remains uncertain and the Company actively monitors events and information globally.
The Company's strategies are resilient and flexible, positioning it to navigate current market conditions and continue to identify and pursue opportunities, including organic growth and acquisition activities, while supporting customers and employees in an evolving environment.
Summary of Key Changes to Lifeco's Disclosures for 2025
The Company has updated its disclosures for 2025 to provide enhanced information to analysts, investors and other stakeholders. Accordingly, the Company has restated results for 2024 to conform with the updated segment and line of business classifications as noted below. There is no change to total Lifeco base or net earnings on a consolidated basis as a result of these reclassifications. See the "Summary of Earnings Reclassifications" section of this document for additional detail.
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Separating
Workplace Solutions - Separated the currentWorkplace Solutions line of business results into Retirement and Group Benefits to provide greater clarity on the distinct drivers of earnings growth for each business. Within the Group Benefits line of business, key metrics are presented separately for group insurance and administrative services only (ASO) products. -
Reclassifying certain expenses, financing charges and related taxes - Reclassified certain expenses, financing charges, and related taxes and other items that are not directly associated with the Company's operating segments to the Corporate segment. This change will better reflect the performance of each operating segment on a standalone basis.
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Reclassification of certain businesses or results previously attributed to
the United States segment - Reclassified results ofPanAgora Asset Management (PanAgora),Franklin Templeton shareholdings, legacy insurance portfolios and guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit (GLWB) product previously attributed tothe United States segment to the Corporate segment. This change will better highlight the results of Empower and exclude results that are not part of Empower's primary business going forward. -
More granular assets under administration (AUA) disclosures - Enhanced disclosure of the components of total AUA including assets under management and advisement (AUMA) and assets under administration only (AUAO), the total of which is total client assets. Total client assets, when combined with other balance sheet assets, equals total AUA. This change provides greater visibility into the scale of wealth management and higher value-added solutions within the portfolio.
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Introduced efficiency ratio - This metric has been introduced to provide greater transparency with respect to Lifeco's expense management discipline.
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Restated segment retuon equity (ROE) - Adjusted previous segment returns on equity to reflect the changes in classification for segment base earnings allocations as well as an updated capital allocation methodology to track allocated capital required by each segment on a standalone basis.
Insurance & Risk
Solutions
Group Benefits
Wealth
Retirement
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Lifeco's updated lines of business, previously referred to as value drivers, are displayed by operating segment below. See the 'Lines of Business' section of this document for descriptions and key metrics.
Operating Segments
Lines of Business
Base and Net Earnings
Consolidated base earnings and net earnings of Lifeco include the base earnings and net earnings of Empower, Canada Life (and its operating subsidiaries) and the Company's Corporate operating results (including
For a further description of base earnings, refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios" section of this document.
For further details on restated earnings for the first and fourth quarters of 2024, refer to the "Summary of Earnings Reclassification" section of this document.
For the three months ended
Base earnings (loss)1United States Canada
Capital and Risk Solutions Corporate
Lifeco base earnings1
2025
2024 (Restated)
2024 (Restated)
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316 |
362 340 |
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239 |
260 226 |
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232 205 |
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16 (1) |
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377 391 |
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339 216 |
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203 270 |
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Items excluded from base earnings
Market experience relative to expectations2Assumption changes and management actions2Other non-market related impacts3
Items excluded from Lifeco base earnings
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations2
United States Canada Europe
Capital and Risk Solutions Corporate
Lifeco net earnings from continuing operations2Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations Net gain from disposal of discontinued operations
Lifeco net earnings - common shareholders
1This metric is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios" section of this document for additional details.
2Refer to the "Glossary" section of this document for additional details on the composition of this measure.
3Included in other non-market related impacts are business transformation impacts (including restructuring and integration costs as well as acquisition and divestiture costs), amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets and tax legislative changes and other tax impacts.
Base Earnings
Base earnings for the first quarter of 2025 of
Net Earnings
Lifeco's net earnings from continuing operations for the three month period ended
Lifeco's net earnings from continuing operations for the three month period ended
Foreign Currency
The average currency translation rate for the first quarter of 2025 increased for the
From
Translation rates for the reporting period and comparative periods are detailed in the "Translation of Foreign Currency" section.
Taxes
The Company's effective income tax rate on earnings attributable to common shareholders and total Lifeco earnings are presented below.
Effective Income Tax Rates For the three months ended
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Base earnings - common shareholders1,2 |
17.2 % |
15.6 % |
17.9 % |
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Net earnings - common shareholders3 |
16.1 % |
15.3 % |
15.1 % |
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Net earnings - total Lifeco3 |
14.6 % |
15.0 % |
13.4 % |
1This metric is a non-GAAP ratio. Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios" section of this document for additional details
2Global Minimum Tax (GMT) legislation was enacted in
3The comparative effective income tax rates for the first quarter of 2024 do not reflect the full impact of the GMT, as the Canadian legislation was not enacted until
The Company's effective income tax rate is generally lower than the statutory income tax rate of 28.0% due to benefits related to non-taxable investment income and lower income tax rates in certain foreign jurisdictions.
In the first quarter of 2025, the effective income tax rate on base earnings for the common shareholders of 17.2% was comparable to 17.9% in the first quarter of 2024.
In the first quarter of 2025, the effective income tax rate on net earnings for the common shareholders of 16.1% was up from 15.1% in the first quarter of 2024, primarily due to the Global Minimum Tax, which was not fully reflected in the first quarter of 2024 due to the timing of the enactment of the Canadian legislation.
In the first quarter of 2025, the effective income tax rate on net earnings for total Lifeco of 14.6% was up from 13.4% in the first quarter of 2024, primarily due to the same reason discussed for the in-quarter common shareholders net earnings results.
Refer to note 14 of the Company's condensed consolidated interim unaudited financial statements for the period ended
Items Excluded from Base Earnings
Market Experience Relative to Expectations
For the three months ended
Public equity market impacts
Real estate and other non-fixed income asset impacts Interest rate and other impacts
Total market experience relative to expectations
|
|
|
|
(38) |
(45) (59) |
|
(38) |
84 140 |
|
|
|
2025
2024
2024
Market experience relative to expectations, which are reflected in the net investment result of the Company's consolidated statement of earnings, negatively impacted net earnings by
In-quarter impacts reflect interest rate and spread movements and lower returns than expected on real estate assets. The negative interest rate and other impacts result primarily arose from liabilities decreasing by less than their supporting assets in
In order to mitigate the Company's exposure to interest rate fluctuations, the Company follows disciplined processes for matching asset and liability cash flows. As a result, the impact of changing interest rates is mostly mitigated in the current period, with the impact of changes in fair values of bonds backing insurance contract liabilities mostly offset by a corresponding change in the insurance contract liabilities. However, differences in the interest rate sensitivity in the value of assets and the value of insurance and investment contract liabilities leads to a sensitivity to interest rate movements in net earnings due to the Company's asset liability management strategies and accounting policy choices. These choices include consideration of the impact on regulatory capital, which can result in increased net earnings sensitivity, but decreased capital sensitivity. For example, the Company's asset liability management strategy uses public equities and other non-fixed income assets as a component of general fund assets supporting liabilities, which leads to interest rate exposure in net earnings. The classification of financial assets, which are valued at amortized cost and held in the general fund assets supporting liabilities (for example, mortgage assets in the
For a further description of the Company's sensitivity to equity market and interest rate fluctuations, including sensitivity disclosures as a result of current market conditions, refer to the "Risk Management" section of this document as well as note 6 of the Company's condensed consolidated interim unaudited financial statements for the period ended
Assumption Changes and Management Actions
Assumption changes on insurance risks and certain management actions directly impact CSM, for contracts which have CSM. The impact of assumption changes and certain management actions on CSM are measured at locked-in rates, for contracts measured under the General Measurement Model.
Net earnings impacts arise from the fair value impact of measuring assumption changes impacting CSM at fair value (relative to the impacts on CSM measured at locked-in rates), as well as assumption changes on financial risks on certain products and assumption changes on insurance risks on contracts which do not have CSM (including short-term insurance contracts).
For the three months ended
In the
This compares to a decrease in CSM of
Other Items Excluded from Base Earnings
For the first quarter of 2025, other items excluded from base earnings were negative
Business transformation costs decreased by
Global Minimum Tax legislation was enacted in
presented on a "pro forma" basis as if the legislation was enacted in the first quarter of 2024. This resulted in a positive
Lifeco Lines of Business
The Company has a diversified mix of business across its reportable operating segments and accordingly supplements its analysis of results with reporting and disclosures by business type or "lines of business". The Company focuses on four key lines of business that extend across its reportable operating segments:
-
Retirement
-
Wealth
-
Group Benefits
-
Insurance & Risk Solutions
Lifeco Base Earnings by Lines of Business
For the three months ended
Base earnings (loss)1
Retirement Wealth
Group Benefits
Insurance & Risk Solutions Earnings on surplus Corporate expenses & other Lifeco base earnings1
Lifeco net earnings from continuing operations2
|
|
|
|
|
166 |
183 147 |
|
|
204 |
225 197 |
|
|
344 |
377 351 |
|
|
137 |
143 152 |
|
|
(137) |
(143) (123) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2025
2024 (Restated)
2024 (Restated)
1This metric is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios" section of this document for additional details.
2Refer to the "Glossary" section of this document for additional details on the composition of this measure.
The information in the table above is a summary of base earnings by the Company's lines of business. Additional commentary regarding base earnings by lines of business is included, as applicable, in the sections below.
Retirement
The Company has built millions of trusted relationships with customers through the Retirement line of business. These relationships are based on the consistent delivery of retirement solutions that are delivered at scale through employer sponsored plans as a core part of the business. The Company is building lifetime customer relationships through a focus on deepening the value of advice and product solutions to better meet customers' retirement needs.
Selected Financial Results
For the three months ended
|
2025 |
2024 (Restated) |
2024 (Restated) |
|
|
Base earnings (loss)1 |
|
|
|
|
Retirement net asset flows2 |
7,283 |
(11,475) |
(8,815) |
|
Net fee and spread income2 |
1,154 |
1,155 |
1,030 |
|
Total client assets1 |
2,481,452 |
2,513,447 |
2,197,375 |
|
Average client assets2 |
2,530,729 |
2,475,801 |
2,121,911 |
1This metric is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios" section of this document for additional details.
2Refer to the "Glossary" section of this document for additional details on the composition of this measure.
Base earnings
Retirement base earnings for the first quarter of 2025 of
Net asset flows
Net asset inflows for the first quarter of 2025 were
Client assets
Total client assets at
Wealth
In partnership with over 108,000 advisor relationships globally at the start of 2025, the Company is delivering targeted and sophisticated solutions supported by personalized advice to meet customers' personal wealth needs. The approach is enabled through investments in technology platforms and in managed solutions to help advisors continue to meet the evolving needs of customers.
Selected Financial Results
As at or for the three months ended
|
2025 |
2024 (Restated) |
2024 (Restated) |
|
|
Base earnings (loss)1 |
|
|
|
|
Wealth net asset flows2 |
5,971 |
5,262 |
2,582 |
|
Net fee and spread income2 |
626 |
630 |
552 |
|
Total client assets1 |
479,415 |
471,695 |
414,172 |
|
Average client assets2 |
476,949 |
463,428 |
402,429 |
|
CSM, segregated fund products |
3,225 |
3,268 |
3,404 |
1This metric is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios" section of this document for additional details.
2Refer to the "Glossary" section of this document for additional details on the composition of this measure.
Base earnings
Wealth base earnings for the first quarter of 2025 of
Net asset flows
Net asset inflows for the first quarter of 2025 were
Client assets
Total client assets at
CSM, segregated fund products
CSM for segregated fund products at
Group Benefits
The Company has built millions of trusted relationships with customers through the Group Benefits line of business. These relationships are based on the consistent delivery of health and wellness benefits that are delivered at scale through employer sponsored plans as a core part of the business. The Company offers effective benefit solutions to small, medium and large sized plan sponsors including a wide range of traditional and specialty group products designed to meet plan members' benefits needs.
Selected Financial Results
For the three months ended
|
2025 |
2024 (Restated) |
2024 (Restated) |
|
|
Base earnings (loss)1 |
|
|
|
|
Sales - Group Benefits (Insured)2 |
228 |
165 |
145 |
|
Sales - Group Benefits (ASO & Other)2 |
233 |
297 |
70 |
|
Fee and other income (ASO & Other) |
106 |
114 |
114 |
|
In-force premiums (Insured)2 |
10,124 |
10,066 |
9,670 |
1This metric is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios" section of this document for additional details.
2Refer to the "Glossary" section of this document for additional details on the composition of this measure.
Base earnings
Group Benefits base earnings for the first quarter of 2025 of
Sales
Group Benefits (Insured) sales for the first quarter of 2025 of
Group Benefits (ASO & Other) sales for the first quarter of 2025 of
Group Benefits in-force premiums (Insured)
Group Benefits in-force premiums at
Insurance & Risk Solutions
The Company has a strong and stable insurance base which helps produce capital that is invested in areas of opportunity for growth. Additionally, with its sophisticated risk and capital management expertise, the Company is helping organizations manage their risks and deliver sustainable customer solutions. By leveraging this expertise, Lifeco is diversifying its portfolio, offsetting or counterbalancing risks and creating value for stakeholders including strong financial performance.
Selected Financial Results
As at or for the three months ended
|
2025 |
2024 (Restated) |
2024 (Restated) |
|
|
Base earnings (loss)1 |
|
|
|
|
Sales - Insurance2 |
253 |
263 |
185 |
|
Sales - Annuities2 |
794 |
396 |
1,529 |
|
New business non-participating CSM, excluding segregated fund products |
143 |
269 |
127 |
|
Non-participating CSM, excluding segregated fund products |
7,150 |
6,845 |
6,232 |
1This metric is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios" section of this document for additional details.
2Refer to the "Glossary" section of this document for additional details on the composition of this measure.
Base earnings
Insurance & Risk Solutions base earnings for the first quarter of 2025 of
Solutions segment as well as less favourable insurance experience in the
Sales
Insurance sales for the first quarter of 2025 of
Annuity sales for the first quarter of 2025 of
New business non-participating CSM, excluding segregated fund products
Insurance & Risk Solutions new business non-participating CSM, excluding segregated fund products, for the first quarter of 2025 of
Non-participating CSM, excluding segregated fund products
Non-participating CSM, excluding segregated fund products, at
Segmented Operating Results
The segmented operating results of Lifeco, including the comparative figures, are presented on an IFRS basis. Consolidated operating results for Lifeco comprise the results of Empower, Canada Life (and its operating subsidiaries), Lifeco's corporate results (including
Translation of Foreign Currency
For
United States
2025 Developments
-
During the first quarter of 2025, Empower announced a new consumer-directed healthcare (CDH) offering to help individuals manage their healthcare finances. Empower will offer benefits such as health savings accounts (HSAs), flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs), voluntary employees' beneficiary association plans (VEBAs), wellness incentives, lifestyle benefits, and more. In partnership with
Alegeus Technologies, LLC , the integrated set of CDH benefits will be incorporated into Empower's digital platform under the Empower brand. With a year track record of more than 25 years,Alegeus delivers consumer-directed benefit accounts for over 75,000 employers and more than 10 million participants.Selected Financial Information
Base earnings and net earnings from continuing operations
For the three months ended
Base earnings (loss) (US$)1
Retirement Wealth
Earnings on surplus
Base earnings (loss) (US$)1
Items excluded from base earnings (US$)
Net earnings from continuing operations (US$)2
Base earnings (loss) (C$)1
Net earnings from continuing operations (C$)2
Mar. 31 $ 190 $ 199 $ 157 40
47
38
25
26
30
$ 255 (18)
$ 272 $ 225 (35) (45)
$ 237 $ 237 $ 180 $ 365 $ 381 $ 302 $ 338 $ 333 $ 242 2025
Dec. 31 2024 (Restated)
Mar. 31 2024 (Restated)
1This metric is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios" section of this document for additional details.
2Refer to the "Glossary" section of this document for additional details on the composition of this measure.
Base earnings and net earnings from continuing operations
In the first quarter of 2025, net earnings from continuing operations increased by
US$57 million toUS$237 million compared to the same quarter last year. Base earnings ofUS$255 million increased byUS$30 million in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same quarter last year, primarily due to an increase in fee income driven by higher average assets from higher equity market levels and growth in the business. The increase was also due to lower expenses driven by cost saving synergies related to the Prudential full-service retirement services business acquisition. These items were partially offset by write downs on threeU.S. commercial mortgage loans in the current year (US$26 million post-tax) and higher paid crediting rates resulting in lower spread income.Items excluded from base earnings were negative
US$18 million in the first quarter of 2025 compared to negativeUS$45 million for the same quarter last year, primarily due to higher restructuring and integration expenses in the prior year.Additional financial information
For the three months ended
Net asset flows - (US$)1
Retirement Wealth
Net asset flows - (US$)1Net asset flows - (C$)1
Net fee and spread income (US$)1
Retirement Wealth
Net fee and spread income (US$)1Net fee and spread income (C$)1
Assets under administration (US$)2Assets under management or advisement2Assets under administration only1
Total client assets (US$)2
Total assets under administration (US$)2Total assets under administration (C$)2
Average client assets (US$)1Average client assets - Retirement Average client assets - Wealth
Total average client assets (US$)1Total average client assets (C$)1
Mar. 31 $ 5,203 $ (8,344) $ (7,019) 2,768
3,050 1,286
$ 7,971 $ (5,294) $ (5,733) $ 11,398 $ (7,414) $ (7,742) $ 707 171
$ 722 171
$ 666 150
$ 878 $ 893 $ 816 $ 1,254 $ 1,249 $ 1,101 $ 356,341 $ 352,509 $ 345,293 1,379,231
1,402,412
1,283,279
$ 1,735,572 $ 1,754,921 $ 1,628,572 $ 1,771,439 $ 1,794,225 $ 1,654,910 $ 2,550,872 $ 2,583,692 $ 2,234,130 $ 1,691,593 $ 1,688,416 $ 1,498,595 89,344
86,447
73,716
$ 1,780,937 $ 1,774,863 $ 1,572,311 $ 2,546,740 $ 2,484,809 $ 2,122,620 2025
Dec. 31 2024 (Restated)
Mar. 31 2024 (Restated)
1Refer to the "Glossary" section of this document for additional details on the composition of this measure.
2This metric is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios" section of this document for additional details.
Net asset flows
In the first quarter of 2025, net inflows were
US$8.0 billion , compared to net outflows ofUS$5.7 billion for the same quarter last year, primarily due to one large plan terminating in the first quarter of 2024. The number of participants at the end of the first quarter of 2025 increased from the end of the first quarter and fourth quarter of 2024 in both Retirement and Wealth.Canada
The
Canada segment comprises four distinct lines of business: Retirement, Wealth, Group Benefits and Insurance & Annuities. The segment includes the operating results of the Canadian businesses operated by Canada Life, together with an allocation of a portion of Lifeco's Corporate results.2025 Developments
-
On
February 12, 2025 , the Company introduced changes to drive growth and support advisors in individual insurance and wealth. Over the next 18 months, directly affiliated advisors will be transitioning to the managing general agent model for new individual insurance business. Advisors will be able to use the same process, support team and tools for all their new business. A single advisor support team acrossFinancial Horizons Group andQuadrus Investment Services has been created under the new banner, Advice Canada. -
During the first quarter of 2025, Canada Life launched a segregated fund advisor loyalty program. This new incentive program is tied to net sales and is expected to support continued growth of Canada Life's segregated fund business.
-
In
January 2025 , the Company officially launched the Canada Life Commitment, a service guarantee for Group Benefits and Retirement plan sponsors.
Selected Financial Information
Base earnings and net earnings
For the three months ended
Base earnings (loss)1
Retirement Wealth
Base earnings (loss)1
Items excluded from base earnings
Net earnings - common shareholders
|
54 143 58 26 (3) |
68 54 165 162 56 59 29 32 1 (1) |
|
(15) |
15 51 |
|
|
|
2025
2024 (Restated)
2024 (Restated)
1This metric is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios" section of this document for additional details.
Base and net earnings
In the first quarter of 2025, net earnings of
Items excluded from base earnings were negative
Additional financial information
For the three months ended
Sales1
Group Benefits (Insured)1Group Benefits (ASO & Other)1Insurance & Annuities
Net asset flows1Retirement Wealth
Net asset flows1
Net fee and spread income1
Retirement Wealth
Net fee and spread income1
Group Benefits fee and other income (ASO & Other) Assets under administration2
Assets under management or advisement2Assets under administration only1
Total client assets2
Total assets under administration2,3Average client assets1
Average client assets - Retirement Average client assets - Wealth
Total average client assets1
Contractual service margin
Insurance & Annuities - Non-Participating Wealth - Segregated Funds
Insurance & Annuities - Participating
Contractual service margin
Group Benefits in-force premiums (Insured)1
|
233 107 (35) |
297 70 180 154 (211) (343) |
|
|
|
|
233 |
247 219 |
|
|
|
|
2,972 |
2,888 2,737 |
|
|
|
|
119,334 |
118,235 108,307 |
|
|
|
|
1,708 3,074 |
1,760 1,936 3,024 3,145 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2025
2024 (Restated)
2024 (Restated)
1Refer to the "Glossary" section of this document for additional details on the composition of this measure.
2This metric is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios" section of this document for additional details.
3At
Sales
Group Benefits (Insured) sales for the first quarter of 2025 of
Net asset flows
In the first quarter of 2025, net asset outflows were
Contractual service margin
At
Group Benefits in-force premiums
Group Benefits in-force premiums at
Europe
The
2025 Developments
-
In the first quarter of 2025, Canada Life
U.K. offshore bond sales reached$1.6 billion (£0.9 billion), marking the highest quarter of sales to date. -
On
February 23, 2025 , the transfer ofCanada Life U.K's onshore individual protection customer policies toCountrywide Assured plc , a subsidiary ofChesnara plc , was concluded. The completion of this transfer enables Canada LifeU.K. to focus on core product lines. Through a separate transaction datedDecember 23, 2024 , Canada LifeU.K.'s onshore bond business is to be transferred toCountrywide Assured plc pending court approval, which is expected to occur towards the end of 2025. -
In the first quarter of 2025,
Irish Life's claims artificial intelligence summarization and productivity tool went into full production for specific claim types. It has enabled faster claims payments and improved customer experience as well as efficiency and productivity improvements. -
Irish Life continues to develop a digital offering with the new financial planning tool launching and a roadmap of increasing functionality and value creation planned. The 'My Irish Life' digital portal now has approximately 400,000 registered and 135,000 monthly active users. -
Canada Life in
Germany continues to progress on its plans to deliver a range of efficiency initiatives over 2025 and 2026. These initiatives will provide the business scope to invest in new technology to support business processes. InMarch 2025 , a new artificial intelligence solution was deployed into production across its customer call centre which optimizes call handling through automated call summarization. This supports the Company's customer agents directly and also provides the business with intelligence as it uses the resulting data to understand customer behaviours and practices.Selected Financial Information
Base earnings and net earnings
For the three months ended
Base earnings (loss)1
Retirement Wealth
Group Benefits Insurance & Annuities Earnings on surplusBase earnings (loss)1
Items excluded from base earnings
Net earnings - common shareholders
Mar. 31 $ 7 54
61
89
28
$ 8 $ 9 50 42
60 35
107 98
35 42
$ 239 (72)
$ 260 $ 226 79 (10)
$ 167 $ 339 $ 216 2025
Dec. 31 2024 (Restated)
Mar. 31 2024 (Restated)
1This metric is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios" section of this document for additional details.
Base and net earnings
In the first quarter of 2025, the
Europe segment's net earnings of$167 million decreased by$49 million compared to the same quarter last year. Base earnings of$239 million increased by$13 million compared to the same quarter last year. The increase is primarily due to higher net fee income inIreland and theU.K. driven by strong average asset growth, higher CSM recognized for services provided driven by business growth and assumption changes in the prior year, as well as the impact of currency movement. These items were partially offset by lower earnings on surplus, primarily due to lower asset volumes driven by higher remittances to the Lifeco holding company.Items excluded from base earnings for the first quarter of 2025 were negative
$72 million compared to negative$10 million for the same quarter last year. Market experience relative to expectations was negative$36 million compared to negative$12 million for the same quarter last year, primarily due to the impact of increases in longer-term risk-free interest rates. This is partially offset by less unfavourable commercial property returns compared to the prior year. Assumption changes andmanagement actions were negative
$24 million compared to nil for the same period last year. Refer to the "Assumption Changes and Management Actions" section of this document for additional details.Additional financial information
For the three months ended
Sales1
Group Benefits (Insured)1Insurance & Annuities
Net asset flows1Retirement Wealth
Insurance & Annuities
Net asset flows1
Net fee and spread income1
Retirement Wealth
Net fee and spread income1
Assets under administration2
Assets under management or advisement2Assets under administration only1
Total client assets2
Total assets under administration2,3Average client assets1
Average client assets - Retirement Average client assets - Wealth
Total average client assets1
Contractual service margin
Insurance & Annuities - Non-Participating Wealth - Segregated Funds
Contractual service margin
Group Benefits in-force premiums (Insured)1
Mar. 31 $ 103 940
$ 322 2,048
18
$ 65 $ 56 479 1,560
$ 131 $ 409 1,203 1,189
19 20
$ 2,388 $ 1,353 $ 1,618 $ 28 149
$ 27 $ 28 144 130
$ 177 $ 171 $ 158 $ 260,760 4,523
$ 256,126 $ 226,149 4,582 3,712
$ 265,283 $ 260,708 $ 229,861 $ 322,539 $ 33,143 229,853
$ 316,739 $ 283,731 $ 33,230 $ 28,876 224,167 194,605
$ 262,996 $ 257,397 $ 223,481 $ 3,839 1,538
$ 3,664 $ 3,307 1,531 1,488
$ 5,377 $ 5,195 $ 4,795 $ 2,783 $ 2,671 $ 2,459 2025
Dec. 31 2024 (Restated)
Mar. 31 2024 (Restated)
1Refer to the "Glossary" section of this document for additional details on the composition of this measure.
2This metric is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios" section of this document for additional details.
3At
March 31, 2025 , total assets under administration excludes$19.4 billion of assets managed for other business units within the Lifeco group of companies ($19.1 billion atDecember 31, 2024 and$14.3 billion atMarch 31 , 2024).Sales
Group Benefits (Insured) sales for the first quarter of 2025 of
$103 million increased by$47 million compared to the same quarter last year, primarily due to strong income protection sales inIreland . Insurance and annuities sales for the first quarter of 2025 of$940 million decreased by$620 million compared to the same quarter last year, primarily due to lower bulk and individual annuity sales in theU.K. in the current quarter, partially offset by strong bulk annuity sales inIreland .Group Benefits in-force premiums
Group Benefits in-force premiums at
March 31, 2025 were$2.8 billion , an increase of$0.1 billion compared toDecember 31, 2024 , primarily due to organic growth, strong sales and the impact of currency movement.Net asset flows
In the first quarter of 2025, net asset inflows were
$2.4 billion compared to net asset inflows of$1.6 billion for the same quarter last year. The net inflows were primarily due to higher asset management sales within Wealth, partially offset by lower pension sales inIreland .Contractual service margin
At
March 31, 2025 , total contractual service margin was$5.4 billion , an increase of$182 million fromDecember 31, 2024 . The increase was primarily due to strong annuity sales and the impact of currency movement.Capital and Risk Solutions
The Capital and Risk Solutions segment includes Lifeco's reinsurance business and an allocation of a portion of Lifeco's Corporate results. Capital and Risk Solutions also includes the results for the Company's legacy international businesses.
At Lifeco, the Capital and Risk Solutions segment results are generally included in the Insurance & Risk Solutions line of business.
2025 Developments
-
The Capital and Risk Solutions segment continued to grow by providing tailored solutions to customers while increasing diversification within the portfolio. In 2025, the Capital and Risk Solutions segment continues to expand its international presence in targeted new markets, while continuing to focus on core markets and product expansion in
Europe and theU.S. During the first quarter of 2025, the Company executed numerous transactions, primarily in the structured products market segment. -
The Company offers property catastrophe coverage to reinsurance companies and as a result, the Company is exposed to potential claims arising from major weather events and other catastrophic events, primarily hurricanes, windstorms and earthquakes. The Company has assessed the impacts of wildfires in
California which occurred inJanuary 2025 and has made a provision for estimated claims of$21 million after-tax ($25 million pre-tax) in the quarter. In addition, the Company continues to monitor potential impacts of recent geopolitical conflicts, which are not expected to have a material effect on financial results.Selected Financial Information
Base earnings and net earnings
For the three months ended
Base earnings (loss)1Reinsurance Earnings on surplus
Base earnings (loss)1
Items excluded from base earnings
Net earnings - common shareholders
Mar. 31 $ 197 16
$ 214 $ 194 18 11
$ 213 (29)
$ 232 $ 205 (29) 65
$ 184 $ 203 $ 270 2025
Dec. 31 2024 (Restated)
Mar. 31 2024 (Restated)
1This metric is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios" section of this document for additional details.
Base and net earnings
In the first quarter of 2025, the Capital and Risk Solutions segment's net earnings of
$184 million decreased by$86 million compared to the same quarter last year. Base earnings of$213 million increased by$8 million compared to the same quarter last year as business growth was partially offset by unfavourable experience. In-quarter experience included a net provision for estimated claims resulting from the impact of theCalifornia wildfires of$21 million after-tax as well as unfavourable claims experience in theU.S life business, partially offset by other favourable experience.Items excluded from base earnings for the first quarter of 2025 were negative
$29 million compared to positive$65 million for the same quarter last year, primarily due to interest rate and credit spread movements relative to expectations.Additional financial information
For the three months ended
Run-rate insurance results by product1
Capital Solutions
Risk Solutions (excl. P&
C) P &C and otherTotal run-rate insurance results
Total balance sheet assets Contractual service margin
Reinsurance - Non-Participating Reinsurance - Participating
Contractual service margin
Mar. 31 $ 119 92
18
$ 112 $ 103 93 82
22 21
$ 229 $ 227 $ 206 $ 12,013 $ 2,543 1
$ 11,708 $ 9,017 $ 2,436 $ 1,736 1 23
$ 2,544 $ 2,437 $ 1,759 2025
Dec. 31 2024 (Restated)
Mar. 31 2024 (Restated)
1This metric is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios" section of this document for additional details.
Contractual service margin
At
March 31, 2025 , total contractual service margin was$2.5 billion , an increase of$0.1 billion fromDecember 31, 2024 . The increase was primarily due to new business and currency impacts, partially offset by CSM recognized for services provided.Corporate
The Corporate segment includes operating results for activities of Lifeco that are not associated with the major business units of the Company. These items include:
-
certain overhead expenses, earnings on surplus, financing charges and related taxes not directly associated with the operations of the major business units of the Company;
-
the results of
PanAgora Asset Management (PanAgora); -
dividend income from shareholdings of
Franklin Resources, Inc. (Franklin Templeton ); and -
the results of the
U.S. insurance portfolio including a retained block of life insurance, predominately participating policies, which are now administered byProtective Life , as well as a closed life retrocession block and guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit (GLWB) product.
Selected Financial Information - Corporate
For the three months ended
Base earnings (loss)1
Items excluded from base earnings
Net earnings (loss) - common shareholders
|
(27) |
(16) 7 |
|
|
|
2025
2024 (Restated)
2024 (Restated)
1This metric is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Ratios" section of this document for additional details.
In the first quarter of 2025, Corporate had a net loss of
Items excluded from base earnings for the first quarter of 2025 were negative
Consolidated Financial Position
Assets
Total assets
Cash and cash equivalents Bonds
Mortgage loans Stocks
Investment properties Invested assets
Insurance contract assets Reinsurance contract held assets
Investments on account of segregated fund policyholders
Total assets
|
|
|
|
170,989 |
167,114 |
|
39,057 |
38,879 |
|
19,589 |
18,826 |
|
8,229 |
8,257 |
|
|
|
|
1,275 |
1,193 |
|
17,542 |
17,842 |
|
16,443 |
16,386 |
|
27,454 |
26,571 |
|
493,623 |
496,386 |
|
|
|
As at
Total assets increased by
Invested assets increased by
Investments on account of segregated fund policyholders decreased by
Invested Assets
The Company manages its general fund assets to support the cash flow, liquidity and profitability requirements of the Company's insurance and investment products. The Company's investment policies are designed to be prudent and conservative, so that assets are not unduly exposed to concentration, credit or market risks. Within the framework of the Company's policies, the Company implements strategies and reviews and adjusts them on an ongoing basis considering liability cash flows and capital market conditions. The majority of investments of the general fund are in medium-term and long-term fixed-income investments, primarily bonds and mortgages, reflecting the characteristics of the Company's liabilities.
Bond portfolio
It is the Company's policy to acquire primarily investment grade bonds subject to prudent and well-defined investment policies. Modest investments in below investment grade rated securities may occur while not changing the overall discipline and conservative approach to the investment strategy. The total bond portfolio, including short-term investments, was
Bond credit ratings reflect bond rating agency activity up to
Bond portfolio quality
|
|
|
|
31,707 19 |
32,310 19 |
|
61,422 36 |
60,041 36 |
|
49,189 29 |
47,936 29 |
|
2,261 1 |
2,365 1 |
|
|
|
As at
AAA AA A BBB
BB or lower
Total
Mortgage portfolio
It is the Company's practice to acquire high quality commercial mortgages meeting strict underwriting standards and diversification criteria. The Company has a well-defined risk-rating system, which it uses in its underwriting and credit
monitoring processes for commercial loans. The majority of the commercial mortgages held in the
|
|
|
|
3 % |
|
|
2,630 |
7,147 |
9,777 |
25 |
9,568 25 |
|
- |
5,097 |
5,097 |
13 |
4,818 12 |
|
- |
23,029 |
23,029 |
59 |
23,268 60 |
|
|
|
|||
As at
Single family residential Multi-family residential Equity release Commercial
Total
1Insured mortgages include mortgages where insurance is provided by a third party and protects the Company in the event that the borrower is unable to fulfill their mortgage obligations.
The total mortgage portfolio was
During the three months ended
Derivative Financial Instruments
During the first quarter of 2025, there were no major changes to the Company's policies and procedures with respect to the use of derivative financial instruments. The Company's derivative transactions are generally governed by the
At
During the three months ended
The Company's exposure to derivative counterparty credit risk, which reflects the current fair value of those instruments in a gain position, decreased to
Liabilities
Total liabilities
|
|
|
|
780 |
795 |
|
92,033 |
90,157 |
|
26,646 |
26,488 |
|
65,868 |
66,343 |
|
427,755 |
430,043 |
|
|
|
As at
Insurance contract liabilities Reinsurance contract held liabilities Investment contract liabilities Other general fund liabilities
Insurance contracts on account of segregated fund policyholders Investment contracts on account of segregated fund policyholders Total
Total liabilities increased by
Insurance contract liabilities increased by
Investment contract liabilities increased by
Other general fund liabilities increased by
Investment and insurance contracts on account of segregated fund policyholders decreased by
Insurance and investment contract liabilities represent the amounts that, together with estimated future premiums and investment income, will be sufficient to pay estimated future benefits, dividends and expenses on policies in-force. Insurance and investment contract liabilities are determined using generally accepted actuarial practices, according to standards established by the
Contractual Service Margin
The CSM of a group of insurance contracts represents the unearned profit that the Company expects to recognize in the future as it provides services under those contracts. On initial recognition of a group of insurance contracts, if the total of the fulfilment cash flows, any derecognized assets for insurance acquisition cash flows and any cash flows arising at that date is a net inflow, then the group is classified as non-onerous. For non-onerous contracts, the CSM is measured as the equal and opposite amount of the net inflow, which results in no income or expenses arising on initial recognition.
If the total is a net outflow, then the group of insurance contracts is onerous. In this case, the net outflow is recognized as a loss in the current period. A loss component is created to depict any losses recognized in the current period, which determines the amounts that are subsequently recognized in future periods as reversals on onerous groups.
Contractual service margin continuity1
Non-Participating (excluding Segregated Funds)
Capital
CSM beginning of period,
Impact of new insurance business
Expected movements from asset returns & locked-in rates
CSM recognized for services provided
Insurance experience gains/losses
Organic CSM movement
Impact of markets
Impact of changes in assumptions and management actions
Currency impact
Total CSM movement
CSM end of period,
United
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- |
7 |
69 |
67 |
143 |
37 |
28 |
208 |
|
1 |
5 |
22 |
16 |
44 |
38 |
47 |
129 |
|
(2) |
(18) |
(78) |
(62) |
(160) |
(100) |
(38) |
(298) |
|
7 |
11 |
27 |
2 |
47 |
(29) |
- |
18 |
|
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- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(58) |
(2) |
(60) |
|
9 |
3 |
(4) |
2 |
10 |
(1) |
1 |
10 |
|
- |
- |
139 |
82 |
221 |
70 |
- |
291 |
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States Canada Europe
and Risk
Solutions Total
Seg Funds Par Total
1 The CSM shown in the above table is presented net of reinsurance contracts held and includes CSM attributed to insurance contract assets and insurance contract liabilities.
At
At
Further detail on the assumption changes and management actions on non-participating business is provided in the "Assumption Changes and Management Actions" section of this document.
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