Earnings attributable to common shareholders were 79 cents per share, up from 70 cents per share in the prior year
DBRS says the sector "remains well capitalized"
Adjusted earnings came in at $658 million
Lineup reflects recent brand consolidation of Great-West Lifeco's three insurance firms
Company earned $657 million, down from $731 million the same time last year
Executive says advisors will have a more simplified experience
The company says the move will unite 11,000 employees across Canada
The sale will not affect the firm’s Canadian life insurance businesses
Paul Finkbeiner will provide leadership as the insurer builds out its global real estate investment business for third-party investors
Jeff Macoun named president and COO, Canada