Ratings
At Empower, we have a history of strong performance, even in challenging economic climates. The following ratings represent the opinions of the rating agencies regarding the financial strength of our primary insurance companies, Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America and Empower Life & Annuity Insurance Company of New York, and their ability to meet ongoing obligations to their respective policyholders.
EAIC Financial Ratings1
AA
Standard & Poor’s Rating Services
Financial Strength: Very strong (second highest of nine categories)
Aa3
Moody’s Investor Service
Financial Strength: Excellent (second highest of nine categories)
AA
Fitch Ratings
Financial Strength: Very strong (second highest of nine categories)
A+
A.M. Best Company, Inc.
Financial strength: Superior (highest of 7 rating categories and second highest of thirteen possible ratings)
ELAINY Financial Ratings1
AA
Standard & Poor’s Rating Services
Financial Strength: Very strong (second highest of nine categories)
Aa3
Moody’s Investor Service
Financial Strength: Excellent (second highest of nine categories)
AA
Fitch Ratings
Financial Strength: Very strong (second highest of nine categories)
A+
A.M. Best Company, Inc.
Financial strength: Superior (highest of 7 rating categories and second highest of thirteen possible ratings)
1 As of March 31, 2021. These ratings are subject to change and do not pertain to any offered product or any affiliates or subsidiaries.