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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...

In a recent Asset TV Interview, Colin Lake, President and CEO of Delaware Life Marketing, shared how the company is redefining annuity strategies to better serve advisors and clients in today’s evolving market.At the heart of Delaware Life’s success are seven pillars that guide everything employees do: clear processes, transparent messaging, advisor focus, technology, integrity, training, and a winning culture. Together, they’ve driven nearly 50% compound annual growth since 2023—well above indu...

Grants honor Billie Jean King’s legacy and help power the next generation of leaders in sports and educationGainbridge®, Parity, and the Women’s Sports Foundation® (WSF®) today announced the 2025 recipients of the Gainbridge® Assists Powered by Parity grant program, awarding $222,000 in funding to 32 deserving organizations and athletes across 21 states. These grants aim to level the playing field and expand access to sports and education for girls and women across the country. Now in its third ...

Delaware Life Insurance Company, a Group 1001 company, announces Barron’s has included the Accelerator Prime® Variable Annuity (“APVA”) in their “100 Best Annuities” annual list, marking APVA’s sixth consecutive appearance in the list. APVA was recognized for its income guarantees in the categories of both Single Life and Joint Life. “We are honored to be included in Barron’s best annuities list for the sixth straight year. This achievement underscores the strength of our company and our commitm...

By Dale Uthoff, Chief Product Officer, and Jason Newkirk, Vice President, Hedging and Quantitative SolutionsRegistered Index-Linked Annuities (RILAs) have seen rapid growth and have gained popularity with investors who want the potential for market growth—but with some level of protection if the market goes down. While this sounds like a great deal, the investor experience is a bit more complicated, and the “upside” may not always be as high as it first appears.What is a RILA?A RILA is a type of...

Group 1001 Insurance, a leading financial services company, today announced the promotion of Linda Wang to President of its Life & Annuity business unit. In addition to this new role, Wang will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer of Group 1001 Insurance, maintaining oversight of the company’s financial strategy and performance.Over the past several years, Wang has led with strategic vision, financial discipline, and operational excellence. As President of the Life & Annuity busi...

Delaware Life Insurance Company, a Group 1001 company, has been named as a 2025 Ward’s 50 L&H Top Performer for the sixth consecutive year. “It’s a privilege to once again be recognized by the Ward Group as a top performer,” said Group 1001 President and CEO Dan Towriss. “This achievement reflects the commitment of our team, the strength of our company, and the lasting value we provide our policyholders.” Annually, the Ward Group analyzes the financial performance of nearly 700 life-health i...

By Daniel Getler, Vice President of Index and Fund SolutionsFixed indexed annuities (FIAs) have become a popular tool for those seeking both protection and market-linked growth in retirement. Many FIAs today include volatility-controlled indexes, a feature that has drawn interest but also criticism. While past performance of these indexes has not always met expectations, the purpose of volatility control is often misunderstood. Understanding FIAsA FIA is a retirement savings product that offers ...

This summer, we partnered with FairWays to Leadership, a program designed to provide college students with leadership training opportunities through the game of golf. FairWays to Leadership was co-founded in 2020 by Dr. Eric Boyd, an Associate Professor of Marketing at the College of Business, University of Central Florida, and Anna Alvarez Boyd, an executive coach with more than 30 years of experience as a leader in the private and public sectors. The duo is dedicated to creating opportunities ...

Group 1001 Insurance, a leading financial services company, today announced the promotion of Michael Bloom to Chief Legal Officer. Bloom will continue to serve as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary for Delaware Life Insurance Company, the group’s flagship company. In his new role, Bloom will have direct oversight for all legal and compliance matters for Group 1001’s Life & Annuity business unit, as well as responsibility for all shared legal services and governmental affairs for the group. He...

Delaware Life Insurance Company (“Delaware Life”), a Group 1001 company, announced today the launch of Target Income Choice™, a new fixed index annuity (FIA) available through the bank and broker-dealer channels. It provides a combination of guaranteed lifetime income, growth potential, and downside protection to further protect customers from rising inflation and market volatility. Target Income Choice™, an enhanced version of one of Delaware Life’s core FIAs, Target Income 10®, empowers custom...

Gainbridge®, a Group 1001 company, is the recipient of Sports Business Journal’s (SBJ) 2025 Sports Business Awards’ Brand Activation of the Year for Gainbridge® x Caitlin Clark at The ANNIKA LPGA.SBJ’s Brand Activation of the Year award goes to brands that excel in developing a creative strategy and execution to bring their ideas to life through branding, creative, experiential marketing, hospitality, or other activations in sports to engage with fans/consumers. Gainbridge’s activation involved ...

For the second consecutive year, Gainbridge®, a Group 1001 company, is joining forces with Parity, the premier platform for professional women athlete partnerships, and the Women’s Sports Foundation® (WSF) for a grant program that supports girls and women through sports and education.As part of the Gainbridge® Assists Powered by Parity, $222,000 will be awarded to organizations and athletes nationwide. A minimum of $5,000 will be awarded to each selected organization, with one standout recipient...

By Ian Laverty, Vice President of Product Strategy, Group 1001When the economy is as unpredictable as it is now, individuals often look for ways to protect their assets from market volatility, especially when in or approaching retirement. Annuities are products specifically suited to providing this protection, offering a unique mix of stability, predictability, and potential for growth. Now is a great time to explore how annuities can help you navigate a volatile market while securing your savin...

Coalesce, an AI-powered data transformation and governance company, named Gu Xie, Head of Data Engineering at Group 1001, the Greatest of All Transformers (GOAT) of the Year. This honor is awarded to an individual who leads the way in innovation while upholding best practices in data engineering and data operations to ensure long-term success.Xie’s work exemplifies leadership in building future-ready data infrastructure, streamlining operations, and driving long-term strategic success across the...

Groundbreaking Multi-Year Agreement Introduces the Gainbridge Super League, Marking a Major Milestone for Women’s SportsThe United Soccer League (USL) and Gainbridge®, a Group 1001 company, today announced a historic, long-term partnership, making Gainbridge® the first-ever entitlement partner of a professional soccer league in the United States. As part of a multi-year agreement, Gainbridge® will become the Official Partner and Exclusive Financial Services Partner of the newly named Gainbridge ...

Scurry to use her platform to provide more opportunities for women and youth soccer players, empower women to achieve financial goalsGainbridge®, a Group 1001 company, today announced a multi-year partnership with Hall of Fame soccer goalkeeper Briana Scurry to serve as a brand ambassador for the company. A two-time Olympic gold medalist, World Cup Champion, and trailblazer in women’s sports, Scurry will partner with Gainbridge® to provide more opportunities for women and youth soccer players, h...

Get to know some of the leaders at Group 1001. Meet Jacqueline MacKinnon, Assistant Vice President, Corporate Real Estate. As Assistant Vice President, Corporate Real Estate, Jacqueline oversees Group 1001’s portfolio of owned and leased properties, including site selection and planning, design and construction, facilities management, and physical security. She has more than 20 years of experience in commercial property management and all aspects of corporate real estate. Jacqueline holds a busi...

Get to know some of the leaders at Group 1001. Liz Dorrance, Vice President, Strategic Marketing. Liz is a seasoned marketing leader with over 20 years of experience in building and supporting brands through strategic digital and content marketing. As Vice President of Strategic Marketing at Group 1001, she has successfully aligned marketing strategies to drive sales, engage audiences, and enhance brand awareness. Liz began her career in advertising agencies, working with major brands such as P&...

Get to know some of the leaders at Group 1001. Meet Santiago Jeyaseelan, Vice President of Product Management.As the Vice President of Product Management at Gainbridge®, a Group 1001 company, Santiago oversees tech product development for D2C and B2B platforms and the overall platform strategy. He is an experienced product leader with a proven track record of building engaging products and platforms across both B2B and D2C distribution models at scale. He has driven rapid growth for retail banks...

Get to know some of the leaders at Group 1001. Meet Christopher Brew, Chief Claims Officer.Christopher is a claims, operations, and consulting executive with over 35 years of experience in the property and casualty insurance industry. As the Chief Claims Officer for Clear Spring Property and Casualty Group and a member of the executive leadership team, Christopher is responsible for claims management across the four Clear Spring Property and Casualty companies. Chris graduated from St. Joseph...

Get to know some of the leaders at Group 1001. Meet Stephanie Weiss, Assistant Vice President and Senior Counsel, Corporate Governance and Regulatory. Stephanie is an experienced legal professional, having spent the past 16 years specializing in governance, regulatory, and corporate secretarial matters for financial institutions. As a leader in Group 1001’s Legal department, Stephanie ensures compliance and best practices across the organization. Stephanie holds a J.D. from Indiana University Ro...

Get to know some of the leaders at Group 1001. Meet Joshua Nissley, Vice President, Financial Planning and Business Intelligence.As Vice President, Financial Planning and Business Intelligence, Joshua leads Financial Planning and Analysis for Group 1001’s Life & Annuity business and reports to the CFO. His team's responsibilities include preparing the annual business plan and monthly management reporting of financials and KPIs. Joshua has an undergraduate degree in Mathematics from Cedar...

Get to know some of the leaders at Group 1001. Meet Daniel Getler, Vice President, Index and Fund Solutions.As Vice President, Index and Fund Solutions, Daniel leads initiatives related to the indexes and funds that underlie our annuity offerings. He has over 15 years of experience in investments, specializing in quantitative investing across active and passive strategies. Before joining Group 1001, he worked on custom index design at Invesco, led quantitative research on ESG investing at Arabes...

Group 1001 proudly celebrates Women’s History Month, recognizing women's invaluable contributions throughout American history. For the second year in a row, we kicked off Women’s History Month at the racetrack. We featured 800+ women employee names on the NTT IndyCar Series No. 26 Gainbridge® Honda driven by Colton Herta of Andretti Global and the NASCAR Cup Series No. 7 car driven by Justin Haley of Spire Motorsports. Also, the names of a select group of women in financial services with Del...

Black History Month is an annual celebration of African Americans' achievements and a time to recognize their central role in U.S. history. At Group 1001, we foster a culture where diversity is actively sought and inclusion is embedded in our work. Hear from our employees about what Black History Month means to them:"Black History Month is a time to reflect and pay homage to all the great men and women who fought and died in the pursuit of freedom from slavery, colonization, racism, and...

Delaware Life Insurance Company, a Group 1001 company, announces three new innovative fixed index annuities (FIAs) – Momentum Growth™, Momentum Growth Plus™, and DualTrack Income™. These FIAs offer investors all the features and benefits of a traditional FIA with the flexibility to control and customize their risk while helping capitalize on positive equity markets to help them reach their retirement goals faster. They are available exclusively through Independent Marketing Organizations (IMOs)....

Delaware Life Insurance Company (“Delaware Life”), a Group 1001 Insurance company, today announced that S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”) has upgraded its issuer credit and financial strength rating from BBB+ to A- with a stable outlook.Delaware Life’s upgraded S&P rating was assigned based on several factors cited by S&P, including the company’s strong capital, diversified distribution channels and wholesaler distribution model, as well as its strong operating performance. Please refer...

The final Parity Week by Gainbridge® grant for 2024 was announced Tuesday, November 12 at The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican. Group 1001 President and CEO Dan Towriss presented Gainbridge® ambassador Caitlin Clark with the 22nd grant for $22,000 to the Caitlin Clark Foundation.  “Aligning with Caitlin’s foundation is a way to make a positive impact and create a better tomorrow for women and girls in sports and education,” said Towriss. “Caitlin is not only a leader for young girls compet...

This week, employees attended the Nasdaq Closing Bell to celebrate the recent launch of Delaware Life's select Fixed Indexed Annuity products featuring the innovative Nasdaq-100 Volatility Control 12%™ Index. We are proud to be a Nasdaq partner. Learn more about how our annuities can help you power your retirement savings here.

Group 1001, a leading financial services company, announces Tony Marichal as Vice President of Annuity Operations of Group 1001 Life & Annuity.Reporting to Chief Operating Officer Martin Woll, Marichal oversees the annuity operations for two Group 1001 companies, Delaware Life Insurance Company and Clear Spring Life and Annuity Company. He is responsible for creating efficiencies across operations, building effective training and development plans, and ensuring the customer experience is a d...