ZURICH — May 26, 2026
Executive Summary
1291 Group has acquired International Planning Group (IPG), strengthening the firm’s position across the Americas and expanding its access to the US life insurance market. The transaction enhances the Group’s capabilities in wealth protection, traditional life insurance, and cross-border structuring solutions for high-net-worth families with a US nexus. According to the company, the acquisition also provides access to US-domiciled insurance carriers and products while integrating IPG’s longstanding client and adviser relationships into the broader 1291 Group platform.
Announcement Overview
1291 Group, a Swiss-founded independent insurance broker specializing in wealth protection and life-insurance solutions for high-net-worth families, announced the acquisition of International Planning Group (IPG) on May 26, 2026. The transaction expands the Group’s operational footprint across the Americas and strengthens its access to the world’s largest life insurance market through onshore US market capabilities.
The acquisition combines 1291 Group’s international wealth protection expertise with IPG’s long-established presence in sophisticated life insurance-based wealth structuring. According to the company, the transaction supports broader client servicing capabilities for families and advisers seeking compliant, long-term planning structures involving US-linked assets, beneficiaries, and jurisdictions.
Key Announcement Details
- Announcement Type: Acquisition
- Acquiring Company: 1291 Group
- Acquired Company: International Planning Group (IPG)
- Announcement Date: May 26, 2026
- Headquarters Mentioned: Zurich, Switzerland
- Primary Industry: Wealth Protection and Life Insurance
- Strategic Objective: Strengthen global wealth protection capabilities across the Americas
- US Market Benefit: Onshore access to the US life insurance market
- Additional Market Access: Access to US-domiciled insurance carriers and products
- Client Focus: High-net-worth families and professional advisers
- Operational Expansion: Accelerated growth across the Americas
- Core Capability Expansion: Traditional life insurance and cross-border structuring
- Integration Structure: IPG to temporarily operate under its existing brand
- Ownership Structure: Wholly owned subsidiary under 1291 Group Americas
- Continuity Focus: Seamless continuity for clients and advisers
- Financial Terms: Not disclosed
- Leadership Mentioned: Marc-Andre Sola, Jon Baker, Peter Guglietta
- Global Licensing Presence: Licensed in more than 35 countries
- Solution Availability: Tax-compliant solutions in more than 60 countries
- IPG Specialization: Sophisticated life insurance-based wealth structuring strategies
- Americas Leadership: Peter Guglietta to lead the combined Americas business
1291 Group Acquires IPG
1291 Group confirmed the acquisition of International Planning Group (IPG) as part of its broader strategy to strengthen global wealth protection and life-insurance capabilities across the Americas.
According to the company, the transaction provides several strategic advantages, including:
- Onshore access to the US market
- Access to US-domiciled insurance carriers
- Expanded life insurance product capabilities
- Broader wealth structuring expertise
- Enhanced client servicing across jurisdictions
- Increased exposure to traditional life insurance markets
The company stated that the acquisition also accelerates its operational growth throughout the Americas while complementing its existing expertise in customized wealth protection structures.
Acquisition Expands Access to the US Life Insurance Market
1291 Group stated that the acquisition significantly strengthens its access to the United States life insurance market, which the company described as the largest life insurance market globally.
The transaction enables the Group to expand capabilities involving:
- US-linked wealth structures
- Cross-border estate planning
- International wealth protection
- Tax-compliant insurance solutions
- Long-term succession planning
- High-net-worth family structures
According to the announcement, the acquisition also enhances the company’s ability to support families worldwide that maintain a US nexus through compliant and long-term insurance-based planning structures.
The Group stated that the combination of international structuring expertise and expanded US market access strengthens its ability to serve globally mobile high-net-worth clients and their professional advisers.
IPG to Continue Operating Under Existing Brand
1291 Group stated that 1291 Group Americas will temporarily continue operating IPG under its existing brand structure as a wholly owned subsidiary.
According to the company, the transition approach is intended to ensure:
- Operational continuity
- Client stability
- Adviser continuity
- Relationship preservation
- Seamless integration
- Service consistency
The company also confirmed that financial terms related to the transaction were not disclosed.
Marc-Andre Sola on the Acquisition
Marc-Andre Sola, Founder of 1291 Group, said the acquisition combines complementary strengths across international wealth protection and traditional life insurance operations.
“We are honored to continue the legacy of this pioneering company that has played such a significant role in traditional life insurance across the Americas, Asia and the Middle East. By bringing our respective strengths together, we are creating a far stronger platform with greater reach and capability for the families and advisers we serve.”
1291 Group stated that the acquisition supports the company’s broader objective of strengthening long-term wealth protection capabilities for internationally connected families and advisory networks.
Jon Baker on Client and Adviser Continuity
Jon Baker, Founder of IPG, said the transaction supports continuity for clients, employees, and long-standing adviser relationships.
“I am confident that 1291 Group is the right step for our clients, our team, and the relationships we have carefully cultivated. The businesses are highly complementary, with a shared culture of placing the needs of clients first. I look forward to the continued service and stability that will follow.”
According to the announcement, both organizations share a client-focused operating philosophy centered on long-term relationship management and specialized insurance-based planning solutions.
Peter Guglietta to Lead the Americas Business
Peter Guglietta, CEO of 1291 Group Americas and Group Head of Products, will lead the newly combined business across the Americas.
The company noted that Guglietta previously spent 19 years with IPG, providing continuity and institutional experience during the integration process.
Commenting on the acquisition, Guglietta said:
“I am both thrilled and humbled to lead the new business in the Americas. This acquisition will yield an organization unmatched in the industry. We remain focused on delivering seamless continuity while leveraging enhanced capabilities to serve clients across the Americas.”
1291 Group stated that leadership continuity remains an important component of the company’s integration strategy and ongoing client servicing operations.
IPG’s Role in International Life Insurance Solutions
According to the company, IPG has operated for decades across the Americas with a specialization in sophisticated life insurance-based planning strategies for high-net-worth individuals and families.
The company stated that IPG’s expertise includes:
- Wealth structuring strategies
- Transfer planning
- Life insurance-based planning
- Executive benefit solutions
- Cross-border insurance planning
- High-net-worth family advisory support
1291 Group noted that IPG has played a pioneering role within the international life insurance industry, particularly in serving globally connected clients requiring sophisticated insurance-based wealth planning structures.
The acquisition brings IPG’s established client and adviser relationships into the broader 1291 Group platform.
Expansion Across the Americas
According to the announcement, the transaction accelerates 1291 Group’s growth strategy across the Americas while deepening the company’s exposure to traditional life insurance markets.
The company stated that the acquisition strengthens several operational priorities, including:
- Regional expansion
- Enhanced adviser capabilities
- Expanded product access
- Cross-border structuring support
- Traditional life insurance expertise
- Long-term wealth preservation solutions
1291 Group also noted that the acquisition complements its existing expertise in customized wealth protection structures designed for globally connected families and advisers.
Wealth Protection and Cross-Border Structuring Focus
1291 Group stated that its broader operating model focuses on safeguarding family wealth across generations through life-insurance and wealth protection solutions.
According to the company, the acquisition supports expanded capabilities involving:
- International succession planning
- Cross-border compliance
- Long-term wealth transfer
- Global insurance structuring
- Family wealth preservation
- Jurisdictional planning support
The company also stated that the integration of IPG strengthens its ability to guide families and professional advisers through increasingly complex international financial and insurance landscapes.
About 1291 Group
1291 Group is a Swiss-founded independent insurance broker specializing in wealth protection and life-insurance solutions for high-net-worth families and their professional advisers.
The company stated that it operates globally with licenses in more than 35 countries and provides tax-compliant solutions across more than 60 countries.
1291 Group focuses on:
- Family wealth protection
- Cross-border insurance structures
- Life-insurance solutions
- Long-term succession planning
- Global advisory support
- International financial structuring
According to the company, its operating model combines global expertise with localized market insight to support families navigating complex financial and regulatory environments.
About IPG
International Planning Group (IPG) provides specialized insurance solutions across the Americas with a focus on sophisticated life insurance-based strategies for high-net-worth individuals and families.
The company’s expertise includes:
- Wealth structuring
- Transfer planning
- Life insurance advisory
- Executive benefit solutions
- Cross-border planning support
According to the announcement, IPG has maintained a longstanding presence within the international life insurance industry and has developed extensive relationships with clients, advisers, and insurance providers across multiple markets.
Media Contact
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