Investor relations
As a leading mutual insurance company, Guardian aligns its interests with those of our policyholders and customers. Our long-standing history of issuing dividends reflects both our financial strength and enduring commitment to those we serve.
Guardian fixed income investor presentation, April 2026 – Download
Statutory filings
Aa1
High Quality
2 of 21
Moody’s Investors ServiceAA+
Very Strong
2 of 20
Standard & Poor’sA++
Superior
1 of 15
A.M. Best Company100
Out of 100
Comdex*
$2.5 billion
Achieved record operating income of $2.5 billion
$1.7 billion
Delivered a record-breaking dividend of $1.7 billion to our participating policyholders in 2025, an increase of 9% from 2024.
$13.5 billion
Achieved strong premium growth of 7% increase in growth across business lines.
A year of strength in financial performance
We surpassed an operating income of more than $2.5 billion, an all-time record for Guardian, and maintained more than $12.6 billion in capital. This was driven by robust investment returns, disciplined execution, and prudent expense management.
As of December 31, 2025. All Guardian figures below are consolidated.
Investments
Investments that keep true to our principles
Guardian’s investments have always been a cornerstone of our business and an important contributor to our strong financial ratings. Our successful track record is a result of an investment philosophy centered on delivering long-term value for our policyholders, which includes:
Focusing on the breadth and diversification of our investment portfolio.
Constructing a high-quality portfolio to withstand unpredictable economic cycles.
Operating with strong risk discipline.
We take pride in continually striving for superior risk-adjusted returns while ensuring we deliver on our financial promises.
Asset class allocation — December 31, 2025
Statement value | $ millions | % of invested assets |
|---|---|---|
Bondsi | 57,671 | 67.0% |
Mortgage loansii | 9,360 | 10.9% |
Policy loans | 6,573 | 7.6% |
Private & real estate equity | 4,513 | 5.3% |
Affiliates & subsidiaries | 1,681 | 2.0% |
Cash, short-term, & other invested assets | 6,161 | 7.2% |
Total invested assetsiii | 85,959 | 100% |
IRS Form 8937
IRS Form 8937: Report of organizational actions affecting basis of securities – Download
Contact information
Stephen Newman
Senior Managing Director
Head of Funding Agreement Business & Capital Markets
Investments
212-919-7738
stephen_newman@glic.com
Rohan Williamson
Director
Funding Agreement Business & Capital Markets
Investments
212-919-3416
rohan_g_williamson@glic.com
1The ratings of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian) quoted in this report are as of December 31, 2024 and are subject to change. The ratings earned by Guardian do not apply to the investments issued by The Guardian Insurance & Annuity Company, Inc. (GIAC) or offered through Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Rankings refer to Guardian’s standing within the range of possible ratings offered by each agency.
*Comdex is not a rating but a composite of all ratings that a company has received from the major ratings agencies (A.M. Best, Fitch, Moody’s, and Standard & Poor’s). Comdex represents a company’s percentile standing, on a scale of 1 to 100 (with 100 being the best), in 2025 in relation to other companies that have been rated by the major agencies.
2Dividends are not guaranteed. They are declared annually by Guardian's Board of Directors.
3Certain amounts from 2023 have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
Other legal information:
Financial information concerning Guardian as of December 31, 2025, on a statutory basis: Admitted Assets = $93.8 Billion; Liabilities = $83.8 Billion (including $64.0 Billion of Reserves); and Surplus = $10.0 Billion.
Financial information concerning GIAC as of December 31, 2025, on a statutory basis: Admitted Assets = $11.0 Billion; Liabilities = $10.3 Billion (including $4.1 Billion of Reserves); and Capital and Surplus = $0.7 Billion.
Financial information for Berkshire Life Insurance Company of America as of December 31, 2025, on a statutory basis: Admitted Assets = $5.7 Billion; Liabilities = $5.5 Billion (including $1.2 Billion in Reserves); and Capital and Surplus = $0.2 Billion.
i Total bonds consist of 94% investment grade and 6% below investment grade public and private debt but excludes surplus note debentures classified as Schedule BA invested assets, commercial mortgages, and preferred stock.
ii Includes commercial mortgage loans and mortgage debt funds.
iii Presentation of invested assets is a condensed view which will not align to the audited statutory financial statements.
