• Brookfield Reinsurance (BAMR) has completed its acquisition of American National in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $5.1 billion
  • Brookfield Reinsurance acquired all issued and outstanding shares of American National Group, Inc. at a price of $190 per share
  • American National provides Brookfield Reinsurance with a multi-line platform for further growth in the United States
  • Brookfield Reinsurance provides capital solutions for insurance and reinsurance companies, and pension risk transfer products for Canadian pension plan sponsors
  • Brookfield Asset Management Reinsurance Partners Ltd was up 0.033 per cent, trading at $60.09 at 10:11 AM ET

Brookfield Reinsurance (BAMR) has acquired American National in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $5.1 billion.

Under the terms of the transaction, Brookfield Reinsurance acquired all issued and outstanding shares of American National Group, Inc. at a price of $190 per share.

Brookfield Reinsurance plans to build on American National’s strong track record in underwriting.  American National will maintain its headquarters in Galveston, TX, its presence in League City, TX, and operating hubs in Springfield, MO and Albany, NY.

“We look forward to building on American National’s strong franchise and delivering value for the benefit of all stakeholders, including employees and distribution partners,” stated Sachin Shah, Chief Executive Officer of Brookfield Reinsurance. 

Brookfield Reinsurance will use its industry leading expertise and resources to enhance American National’s capital strength and support its ongoing commitment to policyholder and customer service,” he added.

“Since our announcement last August, we have directly observed Brookfield Reinsurance’s commitment to maintaining well-capitalized insurance companies and its emphatic commitment to policyholder protection and customer service,” noted Jim Pozzi, President and Chief Executive Officer of American National.

“We are extremely grateful to our employees and distribution partners for their unwavering support and dedication, and look forward to working with them as American National identifies opportunities for organic and strategic growth,” he added.

American National provides Brookfield Reinsurance with a multi-line platform for further growth in the United States.

Brookfield Asset Management Reinsurance Partners Ltd provides capital solutions for insurance and reinsurance companies, and pension risk transfer products for Canadian pension plan sponsors.

Brookfield Asset Management Reinsurance Partners Ltd was up 0.033 per cent, trading at $60.09 at 10:11 AM ET.

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