Pacific Guardian Life Refines Strategic Focus on TDI and Annuities

HONOLULU, JULY 1, 2026 — Pacific Guardian Life (PGL), Hawai‘i’s leading provider of Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) and a nationwide distributor of fixed annuity products, today announced a refined strategic focus on serving new and existing TDI customers in Hawai‘i and expanding its individual annuity business nationwide as it plans to shift away from the individual life insurance business and will no longer sell these products effective 7/31/26.

With continued reinvestment from its parent company, Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company, PGL is expanding its individual annuity offerings and distribution capabilities through its agreement to acquire The Standard’s individual annuities business. Significant investments in technology are also being made to better support our TDI customers and their employees. Individual life insurance policyholders will continue to receive the dependable service and support they are accustomed to from PGL.

“For 65 years, Pacific Guardian Life has earned the trust of employers, employees and policyholders through steadfast service and long-term commitment,” said Nobutaka Yagi, board chair, president and CEO of Pacific Guardian Life. “As we look to the future, we are aligning our business around the areas where we are best positioned to lead and grow—deepening our leadership in TDI in Hawai‘i and substantially expanding our individual annuity business nationwide with the excellent service our clients expect from PGL.”