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Primerica, Inc. (NYSE: PRI) is a financial services company that focuses on middle-income households in North America, and its news flow reflects that focus. Company announcements frequently highlight developments in its term life insurance and investment and savings products businesses, as well as updates on its large field force of independent licensed representatives.
Investors and observers following PRI news can expect regular coverage of quarterly financial results, where Primerica reports on segment performance in Term Life Insurance, Investment and Savings Products, and Corporate and Other Distributed Products. These releases often discuss trends in term life premiums, client asset values, product sales and the size of the licensed sales force.
Primerica also issues news about capital management actions, such as share repurchase authorizations approved by its Board of Directors. These announcements describe the scope and timing of repurchase programs and reference the company’s view of its capital generation and cash flows.
Another recurring theme in Primerica’s news is its economic research on middle-income families. The company regularly publishes updates on the Primerica Household Budget Index™ (HBI™), a metric that tracks how inflation and wage trends affect the purchasing power of middle-income Americans. Special reports based on the HBI™ and the Financial Security Monitor™ survey provide additional context on how households are responding to changes in the cost of living.
News from Primerica’s Canadian operations may include disclosures from PFSL Fund Management Ltd. and related entities about fund reporting and management activities. Together, these items give a view into how Primerica serves middle-income households through insurance, investment products and financial education. Readers interested in PRI can use the news page to monitor financial performance, research releases and corporate actions over time.
Primerica, Inc. (NYSE: PRI) reported strong financial results for Q3 2020, with total revenues of $568.5 million, up 9% year-over-year. Net income rose 17% to $112.1 million, and earnings per diluted share increased 23% to $2.81. The company's return on equity (ROE) improved to 26.7% from 24.1%. Term life insurance policy sales surged 36% year-over-year, reflecting growing demand for protection products amid the pandemic. Despite pressures on investment products, the firm saw an 8% rise in average client asset values. Additionally, Primerica repurchased $41.5 million of common stock during the quarter.
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Primerica, Inc. (NYSE:PRI) will hold a webcast on November 5, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss its financial results for Q3 2020, alongside future business expectations. A news release detailing these results will be published on November 4, 2020, after market close. Primerica, based in Duluth, GA, is a key financial services provider for middle-income households in North America, with approximately 5 million lives insured and over 2.5 million client investment accounts as of December 31, 2019.
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of "aa-" for Primerica Life Insurance Company and its affiliates, as well as the Long-Term ICR of "a-" for Primerica, Inc. (NYSE: PRI). The outlook is stable. Key highlights include very strong balance sheet strength, operating performance, and favorable business profile. However, risks include reliance on captive reinsurance solutions and higher allocations to NAIC class 2 bonds. The group maintains a robust agent distribution network, essential for its term life insurance focus.