Assurant to sell Global Preneed to CUNA Mutual for $1.3 billion
Assurant plans to sell its prearranged funeral insurance and final expense business, Global Preneed, and related legal entities and assets to TruStage for approximately $1.3 billion in cash.
“This transaction represents a successful outcome for all of our stakeholders, including our Global Preneed employees, clients, partners, policyholders and shareholders. The sale of Global Preneed is another important milestone in our transformation of Assurant, sharpening our focus on our market-leading lifestyle and housing businesses, and better positioning our company to capitalize on future growth opportunities emerging around the connected consumer. Building on our track record of significant capital return, we intend to deploy the majority of net proceeds for share repurchases while at the same time accelerating strategic investments to support continued growth in our connected world and specialty P&C businesses. We believe the strength of our core business, robust cash flows and our disciplined approach to capital management will continue to create significant long-term shareholder value.” – Assurant President and CEO Alan Colberg.
Based in Madison, Wisconsin, CUNA Mutual Group protects nearly 30 million consumers, delivering an array of financial and insurance offerings through partners, including Assurant. CUNA Mutual Group has more than $28 billion in assets and carries an A rating from AM Best.
Upon closing, Global Preneed will be managed as an independent business with existing Preneed employees remaining at their current locations. Continuing their 23-year partnership, CUNA Mutual Group and Assurant also finalized a multi-year agreement to provide ongoing vehicle service contract support to their customers in connection with the transaction.
“This acquisition allows us to expand the ways we reach middle-market consumers, helping more people make financial decisions that work for them. The Global Preneed business is a true strategic fit for us, further diversifying our product offerings complemented by a strong financial standing with over $7 billion in total assets. We are excited to welcome Global Preneed’s talented employees to our team and to serve even more consumers together.” – Robert N. Trunzo, president and CEO, CUNA Mutual Group.
Assurant intends to invest part of the proceeds in its connected world businesses, comprising Connected Living, Global Automotive and Multifamily Housing, to support long-term profitable growth and further strengthen its competitive position.
