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MetLife METThe company said it entered into an agreement on April 30, 2025 with Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Company to reinsure approximately $10 billion of U.S. retail variable annuity and rider reserves.
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AI summaryThe company said it entered into an agreement on April 30, 2025 with Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Company to reinsure approximately $10 billion of U.S. retail variable annuity and rider reserves.
Talcott Resolution said the combined value of the transaction is expected to be approximately $250 million, consisting of ceding commission and capital released over time. The transaction is structured on a modified coinsurance and funds withheld basis.
The company said the transaction will lower its retail variable annuity tail risk by reducing account values by approximately 40%. It also said expected foregone annual adjusted earnings of approximately $100 million will be offset by annual hedge cost savings of approximately $45 million.
The company said it expects the transaction to close in the second half of 2025, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions, including required regulatory approvals. MetLife Investment Management also secured mandates to manage approximately $6 billion of assets from Talcott under investment management agreements.
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MetLife Agrees to $10 billion Variable Annuity Reinsurance With Talcott
The company said it entered into an agreement on April 30, 2025 with Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Company to reinsure approximately $10 billion of U.S. retail variable annuity and rider reserves.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Transaction Value of About $250 million and Structure
Talcott Resolution said the combined value of the transaction is expected to be approximately $250 million, consisting of ceding commission and capital released over time. The transaction is structured on a modified coinsurance and funds withheld basis.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Account Values Down About 40% and Impact on Annual Adjusted Earnings
The company said the transaction will lower its retail variable annuity tail risk by reducing account values by approximately 40%. It also said expected foregone annual adjusted earnings of approximately $100 million will be offset by annual hedge cost savings of approximately $45 million.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
Closing Timing and Investment Management Mandates
The company said it expects the transaction to close in the second half of 2025, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions, including required regulatory approvals. MetLife Investment Management also secured mandates to manage approximately $6 billion of assets from Talcott under investment management agreements.
Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits
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