Investment - Articles - Utmost Group has approval to acquire Lombard International


Utmost Group plc has received all necessary regulatory approvals to complete the acquisition of Lombard International Assurance Holdings Sarl which is expected to complete on 30 December 2024.

 On completion, Lombard International will become a part of Utmost International, the international life assurance business of Utmost Group. The acquisition brings together two large-scale insurance-based wealth solutions businesses, strengthening Utmost’s position in key European markets and providing a strong platform to serve its clients’ long-term financial needs.

 Commenting on the acquisition, Paul Thompson, CEO of Utmost Group plc said: “I am delighted that we are now in a position to complete this transformational acquisition, which represents a major strategic milestone for the Group. This acquisition enhances our geographic footprint, client offering and local market knowledge, strengthening the platform with which to execute on our strategy. We have bold strategic ambitions for our business, and I am confident that we are well placed to serve our clients’ long-term financial needs and deliver long-term value to our people and shareholders. I am excited by our future prospects and look forward to welcoming Lombard International’s employees, clients, and partners to Utmost Group.”

 Key Highlights

 • Confirms Utmost International’s leading market position: The acquisition will strengthen the Group’s client offering by combining the existing distribution partner relationships and complementary product suites. On a combined basis as at 30 June 2024, Utmost International would have had over £100bn of assets under administration and approximately 210,000 policyholders.

 • Operational integration: Following the completion, Utmost will commence the integration of Lombard International into Utmost. Lombard International will continue to operate from Luxembourg with its existing suite of products. These will be distributed under the Utmost brand by a single combined global salesforce in parallel with Utmost’s existing products, maintaining the combined group’s existing distribution models.

 • Robust financial strength: On completion, the Group’s capital strength will remain strong. Utmost will continue to operate with financial discipline, maintaining balance sheet resilience and flexibility, while remaining focused on delivering growth and operational efficiency. Fitch Ratings have confirmed an expected IFS rating of 'A+' for Lombard International, subject to the completion of the acquisition. This rating is in line with Utmost Group's other rated insurance entities.

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