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(Reuters) – Health insurer Cigna Corp (NYSE:) said on Thursday it entered into an agreement with insurance firm Chubb (NYSE:) Ltd to sell its life, accident, and supplemental benefits businesses in seven countries for $5.75 billion in cash.
As part of the deal, Chubb will acquire the businesses in Hong Kong, Indonesia, South Korea, New Zealand, Taiwan and Thailand, in addition to Cigna’s interest in a joint venture in Turkey, the company said https://refini.tv/2Yw61fX in a statement.
In South Korea, Chubb will buy and plans to continue to operate the business under the LINA Korea brand, Cigna said.
“The addition of Cigna’s business, which is overwhelmingly A&H (accident and health), will rebalance our global portfolio towards this important region,” Chubb Chief Executive Officer Evan Greenberg said.
The deal is not subject to a financing condition and Cigna expects to realize about $5.4 billion of net after-tax proceeds.
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