RGA Announces US$4.1 Billion Coinsurance Transaction With Manulife
20 Noviembre 2024 - 3:38PM
Business Wire
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE: RGA), a
leading global life and health reinsurer, and John Hancock, a
subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corporation (Manulife), a leading
international financial services group, announced today an
agreement to reinsure approximately US$4.1 billion in liabilities
comprising $1.9 billion in long-term care (LTC) and $2.2 billion in
structured settlements. This latest transaction builds on RGA’s
long-standing strategic partnership with Manulife across a wide
range of business types and global markets.
The reinsured LTC block consists of policies that closely match
the characteristics of RGA’s current in-force LTC portfolio,
including that all such policies were issued in 2007 or later. The
structured settlements block highlights the power of RGA’s
expertise in longevity risk and the company’s 25-year history as a
premier provider of asset-intensive solutions. Both transactions
are on a full-risk basis, with RGA coinsuring 75% quota share (25%
retained by John Hancock). RGA will also continue supporting John
Hancock on their expected growth in US permanent life business
through partnership on yearly renewable term reinsurance, at market
terms.
“We are excited to announce another mutually beneficial
transaction with Manulife and are grateful for their continued
trust in RGA,” said Ron Herrmann, Executive Vice President, Head of
the Americas, RGA. “RGA’s expertise in biometric risks, combined
with our robust asset platform, enables us to reinsure both sides
of the balance sheet, delivering tailored long-term value through
transactions like this. The acquired LTC block aligns well with our
existing LTC portfolio, and both blocks will benefit from our
diverse asset capabilities.”
“The transaction is funded with existing internal capital
resources and is expected to be accretive to RGA earnings in 2025,
with attractive returns on capital,” said Axel André, Executive
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, RGA.
Today’s announcement reaffirms the long-standing and diverse
global partnership between RGA and Manulife. Earlier in 2024, RGA
and Manulife announced a landmark coinsurance transaction for
universal life business in Canada, adding to three earlier
portfolio optimization transactions in Canada and the US.
Additionally, RGA continues to support Manulife in Canada, in the
US, and across Asia, including through biometric reinsurance,
product development, and underwriting partnership and other
reinsurance-related services.
Sidley Austin LLP acted as legal advisor to RGA in the
transaction. Manulife will continue to administer all policies as
part of this arrangement. The transaction is expected to close in
early 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.
About RGA
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE: RGA) is a
global industry leader specializing in life and health reinsurance
and financial solutions that help clients effectively manage risk
and optimize capital. Founded in 1973, RGA is today one of the
world’s largest and most respected reinsurers and remains guided by
a powerful purpose: to make financial protection accessible to all.
As a global capabilities and solutions leader, RGA empowers
partners through bold innovation, relentless execution, and
dedicated client focus — all directed toward creating sustainable
long-term value. RGA has approximately $4.0 trillion of life
reinsurance in force and assets of $120.3 billion as of September
30, 2024. To learn more about RGA and its businesses, please visit
rgare.com or follow RGA on LinkedIn and Facebook. Investors can
learn more at investor.rgare.com.
About Manulife
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international
financial services provider, helping people make their decisions
easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto,
Canada, we provide financial advice and insurance, operating as
Manulife across Canada, Asia, and Europe, and primarily as John
Hancock in the United States. Through Manulife Wealth & Asset
Management, we offer global investment, financial advice, and
retirement plan services to individuals, institutions, and
retirement plan members worldwide. At the end of 2023, we had more
than 38,000 employees, over 98,000 agents, and thousands of
distribution partners, serving over 35 million customers. We trade
as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock
exchanges, and under ‘945’ in Hong Kong.
Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For
additional information, please visit manulife.com.
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