Global Atlantic Announces $4.8 USD Billion Whole Life Reinsurance Deal
July 13 2021 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Represents Global Atlantic’s First
Reinsurance Deal in Asia
Global Atlantic Financial Group (“Global Atlantic”), a leading
U.S.-focused annuity, life insurance and reinsurance company, today
announced the signing of a USD $4.8 billion reinsurance transaction
between its Bermuda-based subsidiary Global Atlantic Assurance
Limited and AXA China Region Insurance Company Limited and AXA
China Region Insurance Company (Bermuda) Limited (“AXA HK”). This
is Global Atlantic’s first block reinsurance transaction sourced
outside the United States.
Under the agreement, which closed on July 12, upon signing, AXA
HK has reinsured a closed block of whole life insurance policies,
originated in Asia, and backed by USD $4.8 billion in assets. AXA
HK will continue to service and administer the policies as insurer
of the reinsured block of business.
“Our tailored, relationship-based approach translates well
outside the US, and we’re excited to serve the international market
when the right opportunities present themselves,” said Manu Sareen,
President of Global Atlantic’s Institutional business.
The previously announced Ivy co-investment vehicle will invest
alongside Global Atlantic Assurance Limited. Global Atlantic will
be responsible for providing its leading risk management for
business ceded to Ivy.
With this deal, Global Atlantic further advances its position as
a leading reinsurance franchise in the U.S. life and annuity
marketplace, having reinsured approximately $65 billion of assets
since its inception in 2004.
Sidley Austin LLP served as legal counsel to Global Atlantic in
connection with this transaction.
About Global Atlantic
Global Atlantic Financial Group is a leader in the U.S. life
insurance and annuity industry, serving the needs of individuals
and institutions. With differentiated investment and risk
management capabilities, deep client relationships, and a strong
financial foundation, the company has established a track record of
delivering proven, value-added solutions and long-term growth.
Global Atlantic is a majority-owned subsidiary of KKR (NYSE: KKR),
a leading global investment firm that offers asset management and
capital markets solutions across multiple strategies.
Global Atlantic Financial Group (Global Atlantic) is the
marketing name for The Global Atlantic Financial Group LLC and its
subsidiaries.
Reinsurance transactions are entered into by Global Atlantic
Assurance Limited, Global Atlantic Re Limited, Commonwealth Annuity
and Life Insurance Company or one of their affiliates. Reinsurance
is placed, where required by applicable law, by Global Atlantic
Risk Advisors, L.P., a licensed reinsurance intermediary and
subsidiary of The Global Atlantic Financial Group LLC.
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