Mar 24, 2020
Corporate
Group1001 COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update
In light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we want to let you know that Group1001 and our family of insurance businesses are committed to meet the needs of our customers and their financial professionals. With family in mind, we’re putting measures in place to protect the health of our employees, partners, and their families across our companies at Delaware Life, Clear Spring Insurance, and Gainbridge. All of our companies have the technological capabilities to enable our staff to work from home without disruption, and we have confirmed that our critical third-party vendors have developed adequate business continuity programs.
We’re fully able to maintain all typical services while allowing our employees to safely work remotely to minimize any impact on services offered. Please be assured that we are positioned to continue servicing your financial needs during the outbreak, and all our companies stand ready to address any further challenges that may arise.
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About Group 1001
Group One Thousand One, LLC (“Group1001”) is an insurance holding company in the United States, with current combined assets under management of approximately $38 billion as of December 31, 2019, and a mission to make insurance and retirement products more useful, intuitive, and accessible so everyone can get the most value from their money.
Nov 4, 2022
Corporate
Barron’s Honors Delaware Life for Top-Ranked Annuities for Third Consecutive Year
Delaware Life, a Group 1001 company, has been recognized in a recent Barron’s article, “The Best Annuities for Income and Growth.” Noting that sales of these investment products have surged this year, the article highlights Delaware Life’s Growth Pathway®Fixed Index Annuity and Apex MYGA®Fixed Annuity as standouts in t...
Sep 21, 2022
Corporate
Delaware Life Supports Renewable Energy Projects by Providing $400 Million Credit Facility to Fundamental Renewables
Delaware Life, acting as arranger and a lead lender, recently provided a $400 million credit facility to Fundamental Renewables, an established provider of financing for solar and other renewable energy projects. This landmark transaction is an example of an important element of Delaware Life’s investment strategy – to...
Aug 22, 2022
Corporate
Mike Nichols Joins Group 1001 as Chief of Sponsorship Strategy and Activations
INDIANAPOLIS – AUG. 22, 2022 — Group 1001 today announced the appointment of Mike Nichols as Chief of Sponsorship Strategy and Activations. Nichols has more than 25 years of executive experience in sports leadership and sponsorships, including more than 16 years at the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association). He wi...
Aug 15, 2022
Corporate
Introducing Clear Spring Life and Annuity Company
We are pleased to announce Guggenheim Life and Annuity Company, who recently received an upgrade from A.M. Best to a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent), has a new name: Clear Spring Life and Annuity Company (“Clear Spring Life”). In addition, GL Marketing, LLC is now Clear Spring Life Marketing, LLC (“CSL Mark...
Aug 2, 2022
Corporate
Fitch Publishes 'A-' IFS Rating for Delaware Life Insurance Co.
Fitch Ratings, a global credit rating agency, has published an Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) rating of “A-“ for Delaware Life Insurance Company. Read more about this rating HERE.
“We are pleased with the decision by Fitch Ratings and believe it is reflective of Delaware Life’s dedication to the business and our stron...
Mar 29, 2022
Corporate
Group 1001 Becomes Majority Stakeholder in Women’s Sports-Focused Enterprise Parity
NEW YORK (Date TBD) – In a bold step to create lasting and meaningful change in women’s sports, Group 1001 will become a majority stakeholder in Parity, a startup created for both elite women athletes and their fans to combat gender pay inequities in professional sports.
As part of the acquisition, Parity will have sub...
Jan 31, 2022
Corporate
Group 1001 Companies Make Capital Commitment in Support of Hometap's Institutional Asset Investment Fund
January 31, 2022 – We are proud to support Hometap’s Institutional Asset Investment Fund through a capital commitment deal led by our G1001 Innovations group. Last week, Hometap announced Group 1001’s Delaware Life Insurance Company, and other of its affiliated insurance companies, made a capital commitment to Hometap’...
Jan 18, 2022
Corporate
Group 1001 Names Bill Shelton as Chief Marketing Officer
Group 1001 today announced the appointment of Wall Street leader Bill Shelton to the position of Chief Marketing Officer. Shelton is a financial services veteran with deep expertise in delivering transformational growth and success in both the corporate and start-up sectors. He will report to Group 1001 CEO and Preside...
Dec 17, 2021
Corporate
A.M. Best Upgrades Guggenheim Life and Annuity Company
A.M. Best, a global credit rating agency, has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A- (Excellent) from B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “a-“ (Excellent) from “bbb+” (Good) of Guggenheim Life and Annuity Company (“Guggenheim Life”). Read the press release here.
"We are thrilled that A.M. Be...
