M&A Deal Summary

Protective Life Acquires United Investors Life Insurance

On September 14, 2010, Protective Life acquired insurance company United Investors Life Insurance from Globe Life for 332M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Protective Life’s 2nd transaction in the Insurance sector.
  • This is Protective Life’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Protective Life’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Protective Life’s 1st transaction in Alabama.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2010-09-14
Target United Investors Life Insurance
Sector Insurance
Buyer(s) Protective Life
Sellers(s) Globe Life
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 332M USD

Target

United Investors Life Insurance

Hoover, Alabama, United States
United Investors Life Insurance Co. provides life insurance services.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Protective Life

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Category Company
Founded 1907
Sector Insurance
Employees2,402
Revenue 4.0B USD (2013)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Protective Life's corporate headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama.
Entrance to Protective Life's corporate headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama.

Protective Life Corporation provides financial services in the United States. The Company is engaged in the production, distribution, and administration of insurance and investment products. Protective Life Corp. was formed in 1907 and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 8
Sector (Insurance) 2 of 4
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (Alabama) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 8
Year (2010) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-02-28 Matrix Direct

San Diego, California, United States

Matrix Direct is a direct marketer of term life insurance. Matrix Direct is licensed in 49 states and the District of Columbia, and has had a successful agency relationship with AIG American General since 2003.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-04-01 MONY Life Insurance

New York,, New York, United States

MONY Life Insurance Company offers life insurance products.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Globe Life

McKinney, Texas, United States

Category Company
Founded 1979
Sector Insurance
Employees3,636
Revenue 5.4B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Torchmark's corporate headquarters in Mckinney, Texas.
Entrance to Torchmark's corporate headquarters in Mckinney, Texas.

Globe Life is a holding company specializing in life and supplemental health insurance for middle income Americans marketed through multiple distribution channels including direct response, and exclusive and independent agencies. Globe Life was founded in 1979 and is based in Mckinney, Texas.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Insurance) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (Alabama) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2010) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1994-09-16 American Income Life Insurance

Waco, Texas, United States

American Income Life Insurance Company has served working class families since 1951. Our life and supplemental accident and health products help protect members of labor unions, credit unions, associations and their families. AIL is a company that cares about its policyholders and worthy causes that make a difference in the world.

Buy $563M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-08-01 Family Heritage Life Insurance Company of America

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Family Heritage is a provider of supplemental health insurance and life insurance products to American families. Founded in 1989, the company specializes in life insurance and cancer, heart disease and stroke and accident insurance products with a return of premium feature.

Buy $219M