Global Atlantic closes $19 billion reinsurance agreement with MetLife

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Global Atlantic Financial Group (NYSE: MET) has closed a reinsurance agreement with MetLife, Inc., transferring general account assets for a seasoned and diversified block of MetLife’s U.S. retail annuity and life insurance business. The deal, signed in May, involves approximately $13 billion in assets and further solidifies Global Atlantic's position as a leading reinsurer in the annuity and life insurance marketplace. With a 20-year track record and over 25 clients, the company has reinsured more than $110 billion of assets since inception.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Global Atlantic Financial Group (“Global Atlantic”), a leading insurance company meeting the retirement and life insurance needs of individuals and institutions, today announced it has closed a previously announced reinsurance agreement with MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET). The transaction, signed between subsidiaries of the two companies in May, reinsures a seasoned and diversified block of MetLife’s U.S. retail annuity and life insurance business. General account assets under management supporting the transaction at signing were approximately $13 billion.

Under the terms of the agreement, MetLife transferred general account assets for the block to Global Atlantic subsidiaries First Allmerica Financial Life Insurance Company and Commonwealth Annuity and Life Insurance Company. MetLife will retain servicing and administration of the policies.

With this deal, Global Atlantic further advances its position as a reinsurer of choice in the annuity and life insurance marketplace. The company has established a 20-year track record, closing multi-billion dollar deals in the U.S., as well as internationally. In all, Global Atlantic has partnered with over 25 clients on nearly 40 transactions, reinsuring more than $110 billion of assets since inception.

About Global Atlantic

Global Atlantic Financial Group is a leading insurance company meeting the retirement and life insurance needs of individuals and institutions. With a strong financial foundation and risk and investment management expertise, the company delivers tailored solutions to create more secure financial futures. The company's performance has been driven by its culture and core values focused on integrity, teamwork, and the importance of building long-term client relationships. Global Atlantic is a majority-owned subsidiary of KKR, a leading global investment firm. Through its relationship, the company leverages KKR's investment capabilities, scale and access to capital markets to enhance the value it offers clients. KKR's parent company is KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR).

Certain information contained in this press release constitutes “forward-looking statements,” which can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate,” “target,” “intend,” “continue” or “believe,” other variations thereon or comparable terminology. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof and are based on Global Atlantic’s current beliefs, assumptions and expectations. Due to various risks, uncertainties and contingencies, including but not limited to obtaining required regulatory approvals, closing on signed transactions and whether the anticipated benefits of a transaction can be achieved within expected timeframes, actual events or results or performance may differ materially from what is reflected or contemplated in such forward-looking statements. Global Atlantic undertakes no obligation to update or revise any of these forward-looking statements, whether to reflect new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

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, First Allmerica Financial 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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FAQ

What is the reinsurance agreement between Global Atlantic and MetLife, Inc.?

The reinsurance agreement involves the transfer of general account assets for a seasoned and diversified block of MetLife’s U.S. retail annuity and life insurance business from MetLife to Global Atlantic.

How much were the general account assets under management supporting the transaction?

The general account assets under management supporting the transaction were approximately $13 billion.

What is the track record of Global Atlantic in the reinsurance market?

Global Atlantic has a 20-year track record and has partnered with over 25 clients on nearly 40 transactions, reinsuring more than $110 billion of assets since inception.