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Apollo Global-backed Athora in talks to buy UK insurer PIC, Sky News says

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Posted on June 20, 2025

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(Reuters) -Athora Holding is in talks to buy Pension Insurance Corporation in a deal that could value the UK-based specialist insurer at up to 5 billion pounds ($6.75 billion), Sky News reported on

Athora in Negotiations to Acquire UK Insurer Pension Insurance Corporation

(Reuters) -Athora Holding is in talks to buy Pension Insurance Corporation in a deal that could value the UK-based specialist insurer at up to 5 billion pounds ($6.75 billion), Sky News reported on Friday.

Pricing, structure and other details about the potential deal remain unclear, the report said.

Apollo Global Management-backed Athora is a European savings and retirement services group.

Reuters could not independently confirm the news. Apollo, PIC and Athora declined to comment.

Sky News in late 2023 reported Apollo had explored a bid for PIC.

In May last year, Athora abandoned plans to buy a German portfolio of run-off life insurance policies from French insurer AXA.

PIC is owned by a consortium of shareholders including Luxembourg-based Reinet Investments and private equity firm CVC Capital Partners.

($1 = 0.7406 pounds)

(Reporting by Raechel Thankam Job in Bengaluru; Editing by Devika Syamnath and Sriraj Kalluvila)

Key Takeaways

  • Athora is negotiating to acquire Pension Insurance Corporation.
  • The deal could value PIC at up to £5 billion.
  • Apollo Global Management backs Athora.
  • Details on the deal's structure remain unclear.
  • PIC is owned by a consortium including Reinet Investments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the potential value of the deal between Athora and PIC?
The deal could value the UK-based specialist insurer Pension Insurance Corporation at up to 5 billion pounds ($6.75 billion).
Who is backing Athora in this acquisition?
Athora is backed by Apollo Global Management, a prominent investment firm.
What was Athora's previous acquisition attempt?
In May last year, Athora abandoned plans to buy a German portfolio of run-off life insurance policies from French insurer AXA.
Who currently owns Pension Insurance Corporation?
PIC is owned by a consortium of shareholders, including Luxembourg-based Reinet Investments and private equity firm CVC Capital Partners.
Have the details of the deal been confirmed?
Reuters could not independently confirm the news, and Apollo, PIC, and Athora declined to comment on the potential acquisition.

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