Unum Group announced a 10% dividend increase, marking its 16th consecutive year of raising payouts, highlighting its financial resilience in a volatile insurance sector. The company emphasizes capital discipline, liquidity management, and risk mitigation strategies, including a $1.4 billion reinsurance deal with Fortitude Reinsurance Ltd. and leadership changes to drive operational efficiency. While the dividend yield of 2.12% and strong liquidity position (2.2 billion in cash) suggest stability, risks like economic downturns and healthcare cost inflation are acknowledged.

The article highlights ex-dividend dates for Brookfield Corp (BN), Interparfums Inc (IPAR), and Leggett & Platt, Inc. (LEG) on June 13, 2025, with respective dividends of $0.09, $0.80, and $0.05. It notes expected stock price drops of 0.15%, 0.57%, and 0.52% on the ex-dividend date, along with historical dividend data and current stock performance.

Moody's Ratings reported that U.S. life insurers moved $800 billion in reserves offshore between 2019 and 2024, driven by growth in private credit and strategic M&A deals. The shift involves moving billions to Bermuda and Cayman Islands to free capital for growth and shareholder activities, with $75 billion in life insurer-private equity M&A deals during the period.

Moody’s Ratings reported that U.S. life insurers moved $800 billion in reserves offshore between 2019 and 2024, driven by the growth of private credit and strategic M&A deals with private equity firms. The shift reflects efforts to optimize returns, support growth, and manage risks in a low-interest-rate environment, though it raises concerns about transparency and liquidity in private credit assets.

US life insurers have moved $800 billion in reserves offshore from 2019 to 2024, targeting Bermuda and the Cayman Islands to capitalize on private credit growth. This shift, driven by near-zero interest rates and rising rates, involves partnerships with private equity firms and alternative asset managers. Key M&A deals include Allstate's $2.8 billion sale to Blackstone in 2021 and Brookfield Reinsurance's $5.1 billion purchase of American National in 2022. By 2024, one-third of portfolios are linked to private credit, though Moody's warns of risks related to opacity and illiquidity.