Genstar Capital Invests in AmeriLife; Joins THL as Equal Investor
June 13, 2022
Genstar Capital has made a strategic investment in AmeriLife Group, joining existing private equity partner Thomas H. Lee Partners as an equal investor to accelerate AmeriLife's growth and expand its suite of health and financial distribution services. Headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, AmeriLife employs more than 1,800 associates and will use the partnership to build out data, tools and technology and continue nationwide expansion.
- Buyers
- Genstar Capital
- Targets
- AmeriLife Group, LLC
- Sellers
- Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P.
- Industry
- Insurance
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Transaction Type
- Recapitalization
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