Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, General Motors, Rev Racing, and Group 1001 Hosted STEM Event at Charlotte Technical Center 

Fourth annual Gainbridge Assists program carries forward Billie Jean King’s legacy and reaches its widest geographic footprint yet – 20 states plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico – with first-ever grants in adaptive sports, juvenile justice, boxing, rowing, and skateboardingZionsville, Ind. (Sept. 3, 2026) – Gainbridge℠, Parity, and the Women's Sports Foundation (WSF®) today named the 2026 grant recipients of Gainbridge Assists Powered by Parity, awarding $250,000 across 32 organizations ...

In August, we celebrated the conclusion of our Advanced Management Program (AMP) with 10 graduates. This six-month journey was designed to equip future executives with the strategic skills they need to lead at the organizational level.What is the Advanced Management Program (AMP)?Preparing the next generation of senior leaders is central to Group 1001's long-term success. AMP reflects our commitment to providing successful leaders with the opportunity to sharpen their skills to lead at an ev...

At Group 1001, employees are our number one asset. That's why we're proud to celebrate a milestone in our leadership development practices: 36 team members recently graduated from our inaugural Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) – a three-month course designed to equip high-potential talent with the skills and tools to lead the future of our organization.Building a Strong Talent Pipeline at Group 1001As we continue to grow, developing leaders from within is a strategic priority. The ELP cour...

You've closed out the summer – now make the most of what comes after.By Emma See, Senior Talent Acquisition PartnerThe final weeks of an internship come faster than you would expect. You’re wrapping up projects, saying your thank-yous, handing back your access card, and suddenly wondering what happens next. Whether you're hoping for a return offer, heading back to school, or planning to apply for full-time roles, how you close out your internship matters just as much as how you started i...

TrackGuard+ pairs a 21–26% premium bonus with up to 28% penalty-free liquidity, so clients don't have to choose between growth and accessZionsville, Ind. (July 27, 2026) – Delaware Life Insurance Company, a leading provider of innovative and customizable financial solutions, today launched TrackGuard+TM, a bonus fixed index annuity (FIA) that combines a high upfront premium bonus, a strong lineup of index crediting strategies, enhanced in-contract liquidity, and principal protection in a sin...

Zionsville, Ind. (July 14, 2026) – Delaware Life Insurance Company, a leading provider of innovative and customizable financial solutions, has been named as a 2026 Ward’s 50 L&H Top Performer for the seventh consecutive year. "Seven years of recognition by the Ward Group is a testament to the discipline, focus, and care our team brings to this business every day," said Dan Towriss, President and CEO of Group 1001, parent company of Delaware Life. “Our commitment to excellence and u...

This past May, we closed out the 2026 Front-Line Management Program (FMP) with a celebration of 47 graduates who spent four months sharpening the skills that turn good managers into great leaders.The FMP is a cohort-based development program designed for Group 1001 managers and supervisors, each nominated by their own leaders. It's designed to equip our front-line leaders with the foundational skills to lead others effectively, build high-performing teams, and elevate engagement across the o...

Chief Information Security Officer Chris Kennedy has been named a winner of the 2026 BostonCISO ORBIE Awards in the Large Enterprise category. The ORBIE Awards honor technology executives who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact.The recognition reflects Kennedy's leadership and vision in transforming the Group 1001 cybersecurity program, building on his 27-year career that began in the United States Marine Corps and has since included senior security leadership ro...

You've made it through week one – now make the rest count.By Emma See, Senior Talent Acquisition PartnerBy now, you’ve learned your way around and met the people you'll be working with this summer. The first-week nerves have faded, and you're starting to feel more comfortable in your role. This is when the real opportunity begins.The interns who turn a summer role into a launchpad aren't necessarily the ones with the most polished resumes – they're the ones who make every wee...

Gainbridge℠ Brand Ambassador Ready for Epic Race Day ExperienceZionsville, Ind. (May 19, 2026) – Gainbridge℠ brand ambassador and Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark will serve as Grand Marshal of the 110th Indianapolis 500® Presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 24 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. As Grand Marshal, Clark will give the traditional command for drivers to report to their cars during the official pre-race ceremonies. The command will be shown live on FOX’s Race Day broadcast, ...

For the third consecutive year, GainbridgeSM, a simple, safe way to save, is joining forces with Parity and the Women's Sports Foundation (WSF®) to invest in girls and women through sports and education – awarding $250,000 in grants to organizations across the country.Through Gainbridge Assists Powered by Parity, Gainbridge, Parity, and WSF will award 30 grants of $5,000 – a number with deep meaning in women’s sports history. In 1974, Billie Jean King founded the Women’s Sports Foundation us...

You’ve landed the internship - now what? By Emma See, Senior Talent Acquisition PartnerAfter rounds of applications, interviews, and anticipation, you've officially landed an internship. But as the start date approaches, questions set in: What should I wear? What if I don’t connect with anyone? How do I make a great first impression?Here is some advice on navigating your first week like a pro and setting the tone for a standout internship experience.Before Day One: Preparation is Your Superp...

Group 1001 announced the successful completion of its first SOC 2 Type II examination with zero exceptions – a rare achievement for a first-time examination that positions the company among the insurance industry's leaders in data security and operational excellence.The certification encompasses Onyx, Group 1001's cloud-native annuity administration system that supports new business for two Group 1001 companies – Delaware Life Insurance Company (“Delaware Life”) and Gainbridge Life Insur...

Rising soccer stars join ambassador roster alongside Billie Jean King, Caitlin Clark, Annika Sörenstam, and Briana ScurryGainbridgeSM, a simple, safe way to save, today announced nine brand ambassadors, representing each team in the Gainbridge Super League, a Division One women’s soccer league. This announcement, following International Women's Day, reflects Gainbridge's continued commitment to women's sports, with more than 40% of its sponsorship dollars supporting women's athle...

In this Nasdaq LIVE interview, Colin Lake, President and CEO of Delaware Life Marketing, unveils its L.I.V.E. framework, a new way to reframe how retirees and advisors think about retirement risk through four key dimensions: Longevity, Inflation, Volatility, and Emotion.The conversation begins with Longevity risk: people are living significantly longer than their ancestors did. That’s good news – but it also means retirement can last 20, 30, or even more years, creating a very real risk of outli...

Delaware Life Insurance Company reached a major milestone in its inaugural year in the pension risk transfer (PRT) business, successfully supporting plan sponsors in completing over $1 billion in transactions. This impressive achievement underscores the company’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions and expanding its presence in the institutional market.PRT enables companies to transfer their pension obligations to a life insurance carrier, offering greater security for plan participant...

Launch coincides with Bitcoin's 17th anniversary and the second anniversary of IBITZionsville, Ind. (January 20, 2026) – Delaware Life Insurance Company, a Group 1001 company, today announced the addition of the BlackRock U.S. Equity Bitcoin Balanced Risk 12% Index to its fixed index annuity (FIA) portfolio, making Delaware Life the first insurance carrier to offer an index that contains cryptocurrency. This strategic addition enables investors to diversify their portfolios and gain exposure...

During its 2025 State of Sports event, Indiana Sports Corp unveiled three annual awards that recognize organizations and individuals who elevate community impact through sports. The organization recognized Group 1001 as the Corporate Partner of the Year, highlighting Group 1001's support and hands-on partnership that expands access to sports for young Hoosiers. Group 1001's partnership with Indiana Sports Corp includes being the presenting sponsor of the organization’s Community Impact P...

Group 1001 Insurance today announced it has been named the Americas regional winner for the 2025 Gartner Eye on Innovation Award for Insurance for its innovative Transfer Automation Packet solution. This recognition underscores Group 1001’s commitment to developing modern technology that drives innovation and delivers transformative solutions in the financial services industry. The Gartner Eye on Innovation Award for Insurance recognizes innovative use of digital technology-enabled capabilities,...

Penske Entertainment Corp. and Gainbridge®, an insurtech subsidiary of Group 1001 Insurance Holdings, LLC (“Group 1001”) that empowers consumers to take control of their financial future, today announced a multi-year sponsorship agreement, reinforcing a longstanding relationship between the two brands. Under the agreement, Gainbridge will continue to serve as the presenting sponsor of the Indianapolis 500®, the world’s largest single-day spectator sporting event. Gainbridge invests in impactful s...

Delaware Life’s Colin Lake, President & CEO of Delaware Life Marketing, sits down with Gregg Greenberg to share his insights around one of the most important, yet often overlooked risks in retirement, the Sequence of Returns Risk. Colin explains how this risk can dramatically impact how long your clients’ savings last, especially if they experience market downturns early in retirement.The interview explores:What is Sequence of Returns Risk?Why Should Retirees Care?A Real-World ExampleStrateg...

By Chris Kennedy, Chief Information Security Officer, Group 1001At Group 1001, cybersecurity isn’t just a requirement; it’s a strategic competency that enables our mission as a next-generation financial services company. We understand that technology alone doesn’t secure our future. It’s the people behind it: our employees, our partners, and our customers who form the most integral part of our security supply chain. Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an opportunity to spark deeper conversations ab...

AM Best has revised its outlook to “Positive” from “Stable” for the following subsidiaries of Group 1001 Insurance Holdings, LLC: Delaware Life Insurance Company, Clear Spring Life and Annuity Company, and Gainbridge Life Insurance Company. According to the report from AM Best, the positive outlook reflects the companies’ strong level of risk-adjusted capitalization and consistent execution of their business strategy.“This positive outlook from AM Best is a strong acknowledgement of our financia...

Group 1001 Insurance, a leading financial services company, today announced the appointment of Derek Towriss as President of Gainbridge Insurance Agency, LLC. Towriss has extensive experience in financial services, process improvement, and implementing forward-thinking strategies that align with the company’s growth plans. “Derek’s proven track record of leadership and deep understanding of our annuity products and systems will guide Gainbridge to the next level of success,” said Linda Wang, pre...