BROOKFIELD, NEWS, Dec. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Reinsurance ((NYSE, TSX:BAMR) ("Brookfield Reinsurance" or the "Company") today announced that it has completed the previously announced special distribution (the "Special Distribution") of shares of Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (the "Manager shares") to the holders of our Company's class A exchangeable limited voting shares ("class A exchangeable shares") and class B limited voting shares. The Special Distribution The Special Distribution was completed by way of a return of capital, resulting in a reduction to the par value of the class A exchangeable shares and class B limited voting shares of our Company in the amount

BROOKFIELD, NEWS, Nov. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Reinsurance ((NYSE, TSX:BAMR) ("Brookfield Reinsurance" or the "Company") today announced that it has set a distribution record date of December 2, 2022 (the "Record Date") for the previously announced special distribution (the "Special Distribution") of shares of Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (the "Manager shares") to the holders of its class A exchangeable limited voting shares ("Brookfield Reinsurance Class A Shares") and class B limited voting shares ("Brookfield Reinsurance Class B Shares"). Background – Brookfield Arrangement Brookfield Asset Management Inc. ("Brookfield") announced earlier today that it has received

BROOKFIELD, NEWS, Nov. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Reinsurance ((NYSE, TSX:BAMR) today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2022. Sachin Shah, CEO of Brookfield Reinsurance, stated, "Our results for the third quarter were excellent, with strong results across our diversified business lines which benefitted from our ongoing repositioning of our investment portfolios in this higher yielding environment. Today, with over $23 billion in liquidity across our portfolios, we are in an optimal position to capture further opportunities arising from the current market environment, which should allow us to realize strong risk-adjusted returns within our operati

BROOKFIELD, NEWS, Sept. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Reinsurance ((NYSE, TSX:BAMR) ("Brookfield Reinsurance" or the "Company") announced today that a special general meeting of its shareholders has been called for November 9, 2022. Background – Brookfield Arrangement Brookfield Asset Management Inc. ("Brookfield") announced earlier today that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved the transaction for the public listing and distribution of a 25% interest in its asset management business, through Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (the "Manager") pursuant to a plan of arrangement (the "Brookfield Arrangement") under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario). On completion o

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of "a-" (Excellent) of Brookfield Annuity Company (Toronto, Ontario, Canada). Brookfield Annuity Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brookfield Asset Management Reinsurance Partners Ltd. (TSX:BAMR, NYSE:BAMR). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The ratings reflect Brookfield Annuity Company's balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM). The balance sheet strength is assessed based on the company's track record of execution o

BROOKFIELD, NEWS, Aug. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Reinsurance ((NYSE, TSX:BAMR) today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. Sachin Shah, CEO of Brookfield Reinsurance, stated, "With the closing of American National, we now manage over $40 billion of assets, a substantial portion of which are in cash and short-dated liquid securities. Our focus now shifts to investing these assets for value in a rising rate environment." UnauditedAs at and for the periods ended June 30(US$ millions, except per share amounts)Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 2022  2021  2022  2021Total Assets$41,019 $2,640 $41,019 $2,640Adjusted equity1 3,767  1,252  3,767  1,252Dis

BROOKFIELD NEWS, June 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Reinsurance ((NYSE, TSX:BAMR) today announced that all four nominees proposed for election to the board of directors by holders of Class A Limited Voting Exchangeable Shares ("Class A Shares") and all four nominees proposed for election to the board of directors by the holder of Class B Limited Voting Shares ("Class B Shares") were elected at the company's annual general and special meeting of shareholders held on June 24, 2022 in a virtual meeting format. Detailed results of the vote for the election of directors are set out below. Director NomineeVotes For%Votes Withheld%William Cox3,988,31181.44908,90418.56Anne Schaumburg4,5

Key step in executing on Brookfield Reinsurance's growth strategy to provide long-term value and security to policyholdersDemonstrates Brookfield Reinsurance's leading capacity to deliver capital and investment solutions for U.S.-based insurers BROOKFIELD NEWS, May 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Reinsurance has completed its acquisition of American National in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $5.1 billion. Under the terms of the transaction, Brookfield Reinsurance acquired all issued and outstanding shares of American National Group, Inc. at a price of $190 per share. Brookfield Reinsurance plans to build on American National's strong track record of stable growt

BROOKFIELD, NEWS, May 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Reinsurance ((NYSE, TSX:BAMR) today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. Sachin Shah, CEO of Brookfield Reinsurance, stated, "We continue to progress our previously announced transactions while maintaining high levels of liquidity within our investment portfolios. Accordingly, as interest rates rise, we have significant financial flexibility to invest for value." UnauditedAs at and for the periods ended March 31(US$ millions, except per share amounts)Three Months Ended 2022  2021Equity$1,447 $112Excess capital1 687  18Net reserve capital1 760  94Distributable operating earnings1 13

BROOKFIELD, NEWS, March 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Reinsurance ((NYSE, TSX:BAMR) announced today the filing of its 2021 annual report, including audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021, on Form 20-F with the SEC on EDGAR as well as with Canadian securities regulatory authorities on SEDAR. These documents are available at bamr.brookfield.com, on SEC's website at www.sec.gov and on SEDAR's website at www.sedar.com. Hard copies will be provided to shareholders free of charge upon request. About Brookfield Reinsurance Brookfield Asset Management Reinsurance Partners Ltd. (NYSE:BAMR, TSX:BAMR) operates a leading reinsurance business focused on providing