Protective Life Acquires AUL Corp.

Protective Life Corporation Acquires Portfolio Holding, Inc.

January 5, 2026

Insurance

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.

Protective Life Corporation Acquires Revolos

September 25, 2020

Insurance

Protective Life Corporation (Protective) announced it has agreed to acquire the Revolos family of companies to add complementary finance & insurance (F&I) products and distribution to its Asset Protection Division. The deal, which expands Protective's vehicle protection, GAP and ancillary product portfolio and dealer distribution channels, is expected to close in Q1 2021 subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions.

Alera Group Acquires Insurance Underwriters Ltd.

September 26, 2024

Insurance

Alera Group, a national insurance and financial services firm, announced the acquisition of Insurance Underwriters Ltd. (IUL), an independent insurance agency offering business insurance, surety bonds, personal insurance and employee benefits. The deal is intended to strengthen Alera Group's property & casualty, surety and employee benefits presence in the south-central U.S.; terms were not disclosed.

Protective Acquires ShelterPoint Group, Inc.

April 9, 2024

Insurance

Protective Life Insurance Company, a U.S. subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings, completed the acquisition of ShelterPoint Group, Inc., a provider of statutory disability, paid family and medical leave, and medical gap insurance products. The deal, in which ShelterPoint was owned by Eos Partners, adds a new employee benefits business line to Protective and expands its product offering and customer base across state-mandated leave markets.

Assurant Acquires Remaining Stake in Olivar Co. Ltd.

June 16, 2021

Telecommunications

Assurant has purchased the remaining shareholding in Olivar Co. Ltd., a South Korea–based provider of mobile device lifecycle management and asset disposition. The deal completes Assurant’s multi-year investment in Olivar and strengthens its Connected Living business by expanding device protection, lifecycle management and asset disposition capabilities in South Korea and the broader Asia Pacific region.

Core Specialty Acquires London Aviation Underwriters

January 17, 2025

Insurance

Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, Inc. has completed the acquisition of London Aviation Underwriters, Inc., integrating LAU as its 18th specialty business unit and creating a new Aviation & Aerospace Division. LAU employees became Core Specialty employees effective January 1, 2025; LAU produced $44 million in gross premiums written in 2024 and will continue to operate under the LAU brand while StarStone National Insurance Company remains the policy-issuing carrier.