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Unum Advances LTC Closed-Block Strategy With $3.8B Reinsurance Deal

Jul 6, 2026, 6:06 AM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Capital-strength improvements and reduced closed-block risk can support higher RBC and liquidity metrics, potentially relieving valuation concerns; earnings impact is limited, suggesting a muted but positive price response.

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Unum Group announced a reinsurance transaction transferring $3.8 billion of LTC reserves to Fortitude Re, as part of its closed-block strategy. The move, coupled with the 2025 LTC deal, reduces overall LTC reserves by about 40% to roughly $11.0 billion while preserving Unum’s administration of the reinsured book. Near-term earnings impact is limited to foregone investment income and financing costs, but capital metrics and liquidity are expected to improve by year-end 2026.

  • Unum America to reinsure $3.8B LTC reserves with Fortitude Re. 50,000 policies affected.
  • With the 2025 LTC deal, total LTC reserves reduced ~40%. Remaining reserves about $11.0B.
  • Unum recaptures LTC block from Fairwind; cedes to Fortitude Re. Unum retains administration.
  • Close expected in 2026; liquidity target $1.5B-$2.0B; RBC 400%-425%.

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