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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Great-West Lifeco Inc. and Its Subsidiaries
OLDWICK, N.J., March 27, 2026--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) of "aa" (Superior) of The Canada Life Assurance Company (Canada Life) (Winnipeg, Manitoba) and its affiliates. Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of "a" (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IRs) of Great-West Lifeco Inc. (Winnipeg, Manitoba). Additionally, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR
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