Sun Life and Wilton Re to Form Reinsurance and Asset Management Partnership
The partnership will deploy about US$900 million and reinsure an initial US$1.7 billion block, with SLC Management as lead asset manager.
- On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, Sun Life Financial Inc. and Wilton Re announced a strategic partnership establishing Windsor Life Re, a new U.S. and Bermuda-domiciled affiliated reinsurer combining their insurance and asset management capabilities.
- This collaboration combines Wilton Re's liability management expertise with Sun Life's investment capabilities. Tom Murphy, President of Sun Life Asset Management, stated the goal is "unlocking opportunities at the intersection of insurance and asset management."
- Windsor Life Re will reinsure an initial in-force block of approximately US$1.7 billion, with SLC Management serving as lead asset manager for the vehicle, anticipated to grow to US$10 billion in assets.
- The partnership expects to deploy about US$900 million, anchored by capital commitments from both firms, with the venture expected to launch in the first half of 2027 subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
- Wilton Re, owned by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, has completed 26 in-force life and annuity acquisition transactions since 2004, providing operational foundation for the new vehicle's strategic growth in insurance markets.
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Sun Life and Wilton Re to form reinsurance and asset management partnership
TORONTO - Sun Life Financial Inc. has signed a deal with U.S. reinsurance company Wilton Re to form a strategic reinsurance and asset management partnership.
Sun Life and Wilton Re announce a strategic partnership, combining depth and breadth of capabilities across life and annuity reinsurance and asset management
Wilton Re to form Windsor Life Re, a U.S. and Bermuda-domiciled affiliated reinsurer supported by long-term strategic capital commitments from Wilton Re and...
Sun Life & Wilton Re Form Strategic Partnership
Sun Life Financial Inc. and Wilton Re have “entered into a definitive agreement to establish a strategic reinsurance and asset management partnership.” A spokesperson said, “This partnership will combine Wilton Re’s liability management expertise with Sun Life’s insurance and asset management capabilities. “Wilton Re will establish Windsor Life Re, a U.S. and Bermuda–domiciled reinsurer supporting […]
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