Prudential’s $4B Longevity Deal Propels Global Reinsurance Expansion as Stock Climbs 2.6 Despite 491st Trading Volume Rank

On August 8, 2025, Prudential Financial (PRU) rose 2.60% with a trading volume of $0.21 billion, ranking 491st in market activity. The insurer secured a $4 billion longevity risk transfer agreement with NN Life & Pensions, expanding its Institutional Retirement Strategies in the Netherlands. The deal, effective July 1, 2025, covers 96,000 policyholders and marks Prudential’s second such transaction with the Dutch firm. Executives emphasized the partnership’s role in scaling their retirement solutions and addressing global longevity risk management demands.

Prudential’s leadership highlighted the transaction as a strategic milestone, reinforcing its position as a global leader in reinsurance. Dylan Tyson, president of Retirement Strategies, noted the collaboration’s alignment with the company’s mission to enhance retirement security. Rohit Mathur, head of International Reinsurance, cited the successful execution of the 2023 deal as a foundation for this expansion, signaling confidence in the Dutch market’s growth potential. The agreement underscores Prudential’s focus on institutional clients seeking customized risk-transfer solutions.

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