Westpac has announced it will sell Westpac General Insurance Limited and Westpac General Insurance Services Limited to Allianz and enter into an exclusive 20-year agreement for the distribution of general insurance products to Westpac’s customers.
The sale price of $725m represents a multiple of 1.3x. The new distribution arrangement expands the Group’s existing partnership with Allianz, which has seen Westpac distribute a range of Allianz’s products to customers including Auto, Travel, Boat and Business insurance since 2015.
Westpac Group Chief Executive Officer, Peter King, said the agreement was a significant milestone in building a simpler, stronger bank. “This transaction is another step in simplifying our business while continuing to help customers with their general insurance needs.
“General Insurance products are important for many Australians and we are pleased to be entering a long-term partnership with a global insurance expert to continue to help customers protect the things they value,” King said.
Completion of the transaction is expected in the second half of 2021.