Protective Life Corporation Acquires Portfolio Holding, Inc.
January 5, 2026
Protective Life Corporation (a U.S. subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings) completed the acquisition of Portfolio Holding, Inc. and its subsidiaries from Abry Partners. The deal expands Protective Asset Protection’s finance & insurance (F&I) and dealer wealth solutions across automotive, RV, powersports and marine sectors, and adds Portfolio’s national distribution network and approximately 450 employees.
- Buyers
- Protective Life Corporation, Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc.
- Targets
- Portfolio Holding, Inc.
- Sellers
- Abry Partners
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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