F&G Enters Funding Agreement Backed Note Market

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F&G, part of the FNF family, has entered the funding agreement backed note market with a $750 million note issued by F&G Global Funding. This marks their inaugural offering in the institutional sector, aimed at driving growth and diversification. Proceeds will be managed by Blackstone Insurance Solutions, focusing on high-quality assets aligned with F&G's liabilities. The notes hold A- ratings from S&P and Fitch, reflecting the financial strength of Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company, F&G's subsidiary.

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• F&G issued a $750 million note, entering the institutional market.
• Proceeds will be managed by Blackstone, enhancing asset quality.
• Notes received A- ratings from S&P and Fitch, indicating financial strength.

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DES MOINES, Iowa, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- F&G, part of the FNF family of companies and a leading provider of annuities and life insurance, today announced it has entered the funding agreement backed note market with an initial $750 million note issued by F&G Global Funding (FGGF), an unaffiliated Delaware trust.  This agreement marks F&G's first offering in the institutional market.

"Entry into this market is part of F&G's growth and diversification strategy, and we look forward to future funding agreement issuances," said Scott Cochran, President of Institutional and New Markets at F&G.  "This new business, along with our pension risk transfer business, will leverage our existing spread-based capabilities and our strategic partnership with Blackstone."    

Proceeds from the FGGF's purchase of the funding agreement will be managed by the experienced asset management team at Blackstone Insurance Solutions who seek to source and manage appropriate, high-quality assets that are well matched to F&G's liabilities. 

FGGF's primary assets will be funding agreements issued by Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company which is a subsidiary of F&G.  The notes from FGGF carry ratings of A- (Stable outlook) from S&P and Fitch which are in line with Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company's financial strength ratings.  

About F&G

F&G is part of the FNF family of companies. F&G is committed to helping Americans turn their aspirations into reality. F&G is a leading provider of annuity and life insurance products and is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. For more information, please visit fglife.com.

"F&G" is the marketing name for Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company issuing insurance in the United States outside of New York. Life insurance and annuities issued by Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company, Des Moines, IA.

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Karen.Pevenstein@fglife.com 
617.312.3922

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SOURCE Fidelity & Guaranty Life; Fidelity National Financial, Inc.

FAQ

What is the significance of F&G's $750 million note issuance?

The $750 million note issuance marks F&G's first entry into the funding agreement backed note market, aimed at growth and diversification.

Who manages the proceeds from F&G's note issuance?

The proceeds will be managed by Blackstone Insurance Solutions, which focuses on sourcing high-quality assets.

What ratings did the F&G notes receive?

The notes issued by F&G Global Funding received A- ratings from S&P and Fitch.

How does entering the funding agreement backed note market benefit F&G?

This entry is part of F&G's strategy to diversify its offerings and leverage existing capabilities in a new institutional market.