M&A Deal Summary

Securian Canada Acquires Sun Life’s Sponsored Markets Business

On December 13, 2021, Securian Canada acquired insurance company Sun Life’s Sponsored Markets Business from Sun Life

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Securian Canada’s 2nd transaction in the Insurance sector.
  • This is Securian Canada’s 1st transaction in Canada.
  • This is Securian Canada’s 1st transaction in Ontario.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-12-13
Target Sun Life’s Sponsored Markets Business
Sector Insurance
Buyer(s) Securian Canada
Sellers(s) Sun Life
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Sun Life’s Sponsored Markets Business

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sun Life’s Sponsored Markets Business provides insurance services to clinets.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Securian Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Category Company
Sector Insurance
DESCRIPTION

Securian Canada is a provider of life-ready insurance and protection solutions designed to help provide financial security in the Canadian Financial Institution and Association & Affinity markets. Securian Canada is based in Toronto, Ontario.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Insurance M&A 2 of 2
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 2 of 2
State: Ontario M&A 1 of 1
Country: Canada M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2021 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-02-13 Gerber Life Insurance Co. - Canadian Block Business

White Plains, New York, United States

Gerber Life Insurance Co. - Canadian Block Business consists primarily of Grow-Up whole life insurance policies for juveniles. Western & Southern will retain its Gerber Life business in the U.S.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Sun Life

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Category Company
Founded 1871
Sector Insurance
Employees31,768
Revenue 28.7B CAD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Sun Life is a international provider of protection and wealth products and services to individual and corporate customers. With offices in key markets worldwide serving millions of customers, Company help people achieve financial peace of mind by providing sound financial solutions throughout their lifetimes. Sun Life was incorporated in 1871 and is based in Toronto, Ontario.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 4
Sector: Insurance M&A 3 of 4
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 3 of 4
State: Ontario M&A 2 of 2
Country: Canada M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2021 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-10-03 DentaQuest

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

DentaQuest is a third party administrator (TPA) of commercial and government dental insurance programs that serve more than nine million members across the United States. DentaQuest is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Buy $2.5B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-08-04 Sun Life UK

Basingstoke, United Kingdom

Sun Life UK manages life and pension policies and annuity blocks for UK Clients. Sun Life UK is based in Basingstoke, United Kingdom.

Sell £248M