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Athora Agrees £5.7 Billion Takeover of Pension Insurance Corporation

Prudential Regulation Authority approval is required ahead of an expected closing in early 2026

Mike Wells has clinched a deal to take over the pensions of 400,000 Britons

Overview

  • Athora, backed by Apollo Global Management, and PIC have signed an agreement valuing the specialist insurer at £5.7 billion.
  • Reinet has confirmed it is in talks to sell its 49.5 percent stake in Pension Insurance Corporation.
  • The combined group will manage around €130 billion in assets and support pensions for more than three million people across Europe.
  • The transaction will give PIC single ownership for the first time in its 20-year history.
  • Enhanced scale will boost PIC’s capacity to invest in UK housing and infrastructure, including a joint venture to deliver 3,000 energy-efficient homes.