Strong Annuity and Life Insurance Sales
Total annuity sales were $2.6 billion, increasing 16% sequentially and 8% year-over-year. Shield sales contributed significantly with $1.9 billion in the quarter. Life insurance sales reached a record $69 million year-to-date, a 21% increase from the same period in 2024.
Capital and Liquidity Position
Brighthouse Financial maintained a strong capital position with an estimated combined RBC ratio of 405%-425% and liquid assets at the holding company exceeding $900 million as of June 30.
Shareholder Returns
The company repurchased $43 million of common stock in the second quarter, bringing the year-to-date total to $102 million. Since the inception of the repurchase program in 2018, over $2.6 billion in stock has been repurchased, representing 52% of outstanding shares.