Chubb Limited Announces Pricing of $1.6 Billion Senior Notes Offering by Subsidiary

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Chubb Limited (NYSE: CB) has announced a public offering of $600 million of 2.85% senior notes due 2051 and $1.0 billion of 3.05% senior notes due 2061, guaranteed by Chubb Limited. The net proceeds, estimated at $1.1 billion, will primarily fund the acquisition of Cigna's personal accident and health insurance business in Asia-Pacific markets. Remaining funds will support general corporate purposes, including repaying maturing debt. The offering is managed by BofA Securities, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo.

Positive

• Acquisition funding of $1.1 billion will strengthen Chubb's market position in Asia-Pacific.
• Issuance of senior notes improves liquidity for strategic investments.

Negative

• The offering increases debt levels, potentially affecting leverage ratios.
• Interest payments on new notes may impact future cash flows.

ZURICH, Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubb Limited (NYSE: CB) announced today that its subsidiary, Chubb INA Holdings Inc., has priced a public offering of $600 million of 2.85% senior notes due 2051 and $1.0 billion of 3.05% senior notes due 2061. The notes are guaranteed by Chubb Limited.

Chubb intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to fund up to $1.1 billion of the purchase price associated with its previously announced agreement to acquire Cigna's personal accident, supplemental health and life insurance business in seven Asia-Pacific markets. Chubb intends to use the remainder of the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including the repayment at maturity of its 2.70% senior notes due March 13, 2023. 

The joint book-running managers for the offering are BofA Securities, Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC. 

This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the senior notes or any other securities, nor will there be any offer, solicitation or sale of the senior notes or any other securities, in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus, copies of which may be obtained by calling BofA Securities, Inc. at 1-800-294-1322, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC at 1-866-718-1649 or Wells Fargo Securities, LLC at 1-800-645-3751.

Alternatively, the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus may be obtained by visiting EDGAR on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) website at www.sec.gov.

About Chubb
Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London, Paris and other locations, and employs approximately 31,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: www.chubb.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:
Forward-looking statements made in this press release, such as statements regarding acquisitions and repayments, reflect the company's current views with respect to future events and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially as set forth in these statements.  Additional information regarding factors that could cause differences from these forward-looking statements appears in the company's filings with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made.

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FAQ

What is Chubb Limited's recent public offering about?

Chubb Limited announced a public offering of $1.6 billion in senior notes, including $600 million of 2.85% notes due 2051 and $1.0 billion of 3.05% notes due 2061.

How will Chubb use the proceeds from the notes offering?

Chubb plans to use the net proceeds primarily to fund the acquisition of Cigna's personal accident and health insurance business in Asia-Pacific markets.

What are the financial implications of Chubb's senior notes offering?

The offering increases Chubb's debt levels, which may affect leverage ratios and future cash flows due to interest obligations.

Which firms are managing Chubb's senior notes offering?

BofA Securities, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo are the joint book-running managers for the offering.