Leadership Transition and Recognition
Andy Sullivan was appointed as the next CEO effective March 31st, with Caroline Feeney overseeing global retirement and insurance businesses. Prudential was recognized as the number one company among life and health insurance peers for 2024 on Fortune's List of the World's Most Admired Companies.
Record Sales in Retirement Strategies
Retirement strategies generated strong sales at $50 billion in 2024 across its institutional and individual lines of business, contributing to $36 billion of sales for the year, up 27% from the prior year.
PGIM Performance and Growth
PGIM's assets under management increased by 6% to $1.4 trillion from year-end 2023, driven by market appreciation, net flows, and strong investment performance. Total net flows for the full year 2024 were $38 billion.
Strong Financial Position and Capital Deployment
Prudential maintained a AA rating, held over $4 billion in highly liquid assets, and returned nearly $3 billion to shareholders in 2024. The board authorized share repurchases of up to $1 billion in 2025 and increased the common stock dividend for the 17th consecutive year.
International Business Growth
Sales in international businesses for 2024 were up 6% compared to the prior year, with a 14% increase in sales in Japan and a 12% increase in emerging markets, driven by growth in Brazil.