Challenger's Life Division Achieves Significant Sales Growth in Third Quarter

Annuity Demand Fuels 19% Increase in Q3 Sales

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Challenger Limited has reported a 19% increase in sales within its life division, reaching $1.7 billion for the third quarter of the 2025-2026 financial year.

This growth is primarily attributed to strong demand for annuity products.

The company's CEO and Managing Director, Nick Hamilton, highlighted that both domestic lifetime annuities and Japanese annuities experienced robust sales, driven by the growing need for guaranteed income solutions among ageing populations in Australia and Japan.

Domestic annuity sales rose by 7% to $806 million, with lifetime annuity sales increasing by 18% to $289 million. This performance underscores Challenger's strategic focus on expanding its retirement income offerings to meet the evolving needs of retirees seeking financial security.

In light of these results, Challenger has revised its earnings outlook for the 2025-2026 financial year, now targeting normalised basic earnings per share between 66 and 70 cents, compared to the previous range of 66 to 72 cents.

These developments reflect Challenger's commitment to strengthening its position in the retirement income market by offering products that provide stability and predictability for retirees.

Published:Sunday, 3rd May 2026
Author: Paige Estritori

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