Transformative Reinsurance Transaction
Corebridge closed a major reinsurance transaction, exiting its Individual Retirement variable annuity financial risk. This resulted in $2.1 billion of net distributable proceeds, primarily allocated for share repurchases, expected to be EPS accretive.
Strong Financial Growth
Corebridge reported a second quarter adjusted pretax operating income of $942 million, with operating earnings per share increasing by 20% year-over-year.
Record Sales in Individual Retirement
Individual Retirement sales exceeded last year's record second quarter, with cumulative sales of the new RILA product surpassing $1 billion within nine months of launch.
Expense Efficiency Achievements
Corebridge Forward initiatives led to a 14% reduction in general operating expenses since the IPO, with ongoing efforts to further improve operating leverage.
Life Insurance Performance
Life Insurance underwriting margin grew by 12% year-over-year, with a 44% increase in adjusted pretax operating income, driven by favorable mortality experience and improved investment yields.