Great-West Lifeco Inc. GWO.TO

Company Overview

Great-West Lifeco Inc. is a Canada-based international financial services holding company focused primarily on life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment solutions, and wealth management. The company operates across the insurance and asset management industries, generating revenue mainly through premiums, fee-based retirement and wealth products, and investment income. Its principal customers include individual policyholders, retirement plan participants, employers, financial advisors, and institutional clients.

Founded in the late 19th century through predecessor insurance businesses, Great-West Lifeco evolved into a diversified global financial services group under the control of Power Corporation of Canada. Over time, it expanded beyond traditional life insurance into retirement services and asset management, particularly in the United States and Europe. The company’s scale, long-duration client relationships, and focus on capital-light, fee-based businesses underpin its strategic positioning.