Allstate to sell Group Health business to Nationwide

NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) announced a definitive agreement to sell its Group Health business to Nationwide for $1.25 billion in cash, adjusted for the closing balance sheet, and subject to standard closing conditions including regulatory approvals. For the first nine months of 2024, Group Health had revenues of $608 million and Adjusted Net Income of $69 million.

“We reached another milestone in the strategy to maximize shareholder value by combining the Health & Benefits businesses with companies that have greater strategic alignment,” said Tom Wilson, Allstate’s Chair, President and CEO. “Group Health provides stop-loss insurance to small businesses, which will gain access to Nationwide’s complementary product offerings. When combined with the previously announced sale of Employer Voluntary Benefits to StanCorp Financial Group, Inc., (The Standard), total sale proceeds will be $3.25 billion. The Individual Health business, with Adjusted Net Income of $18 million for the first nine months of 2024, will either be retained or combined with another company.”

“Nationwide is extremely well capitalized and this transaction advances its growth strategy by expanding its product portfolio and distribution capabilities,” said Jess Merten, Allstate’s Chief Financial Officer. “Allstate acquired the Group Health business in 2021 as part of the $4.0 billion acquisition of National General. The sale is expected to generate a financial book gain of about $450 million, increase deployable capital by $0.9 billion but reduce adjusted net income return on equity by 75 basis points after closing, which is expected in 2025.”

J.P. Morgan and Ardea Partners are acting as financial advisors and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is acting as legal advisor to Allstate. Citi is acting as financial advisor and Squire Patton Boggs LLP is acting as legal advisor to Nationwide.

About Allstate

The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) protects people from life’s uncertainties with a wide array of protection for autos, homes, electronic devices, and identity theft. Products are available through a broad distribution network including Allstate agents, independent agents, major retailers, online, and at the workplace. Allstate is widely known for the slogan “You’re in Good Hands with Allstate.” For more information, visit www.allstate.com.

About Nationwide

Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the United States. Nationwide is rated A+ by Standard & Poor’s. An industry leader in driving customer-focused innovation, Nationwide provides a full range of insurance and financial services products including auto, business, homeowners, farm and life insurance; public and private sector retirement plans, annuities and mutual funds; excess & surplus, specialty and surety; and pet, motorcycle and boat insurance.

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Source: The Allstate Corporation