Knighthead Life https://www.knightheadlife.com Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:12:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://www.knightheadlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/cropped-KNG-Favicon-48x48-1-32x32.jpg Knighthead Life https://www.knightheadlife.com 32 32 Knighthead Life’s Staysail Featured in Barron’s https://www.knightheadlife.com/knighthead-lifes-staysail-featured-in-barrons/ https://www.knightheadlife.com/knighthead-lifes-staysail-featured-in-barrons/#respond Thu, 29 May 2025 20:58:05 +0000 https://www.knightheadlife.com/?p=235476

We’re proud to share that Barron’s recently featured our Staysail multi-year guaranteed annuity as a strong contender for individuals seeking portfolio stability in today’s volatile market.

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]]> https://www.knightheadlife.com/knighthead-lifes-staysail-featured-in-barrons/feed/ 0 Knighthead Appoints Three Sales Professionals to Advance Distribution Team https://www.knightheadlife.com/knighthead-appoints-three-sales-professionals-to-advance-distribution-team/ https://www.knightheadlife.com/knighthead-appoints-three-sales-professionals-to-advance-distribution-team/#respond Mon, 05 May 2025 02:32:56 +0000 https://www.knightheadlife.com/?p=235445

Knighthead Life has added three seasoned professionals to its distribution team under the leadership of Chief Distribution Officer, Mike Brandriet. With decades of combined experience in annuities and strategic partnerships, the new hires will help expand Knighthead’s market presence and strengthen support for agents and clients nationwide. 

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]]> https://www.knightheadlife.com/knighthead-appoints-three-sales-professionals-to-advance-distribution-team/feed/ 0 Knighthead Insurance Group Announces Acquisition and A- Rating of Merit Life Insurance Co. https://www.knightheadlife.com/knighthead-insurance-group-announces-acquisition-and-a-rating-of-merit-life-insurance-co/ https://www.knightheadlife.com/knighthead-insurance-group-announces-acquisition-and-a-rating-of-merit-life-insurance-co/#respond Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:18:12 +0000 https://www.knightheadlife.com/?p=235301

Knighthead Insurance Group has acquired Merit Life Insurance Co., expanding its insurance platform to the U.S. market under the new Knighthead Life brand. Merit will provide digital-first retirement solutions, including a newly launched multi-year guaranteed annuity (MYGA), supported by Knighthead Life’s strong capital position and A- (Excellent) rating from AM Best.

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]]> https://www.knightheadlife.com/knighthead-insurance-group-announces-acquisition-and-a-rating-of-merit-life-insurance-co/feed/ 0 AM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings of Merit Life Insurance Co. https://www.knightheadlife.com/am-best-upgrades-credit-ratings-of-merit-life-insurance-co/ https://www.knightheadlife.com/am-best-upgrades-credit-ratings-of-merit-life-insurance-co/#respond Thu, 07 Nov 2024 21:24:35 +0000 https://www.knightheadlife.com/?p=235302

AM Best has upgraded Merit Life Insurance Co.’s Financial Strength Rating to A- (Excellent) and Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “A-” (Excellent). These upgrades reflect Merit’s enhanced balance sheet strength, driven by increased statutory surplus following its acquisition by Knighthead Holdings Ltd. Merit is now positioned to expand into the U.S. market with multi-year guaranteed annuity products.

Read the full release on Business Wire.

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