Definity Financial Finalizes $2.4 Billion Acquisition of Travelers’ Canadian Operations

Definity Financial Corp., a prominent Canadian property and casualty insurer, has successfully completed its acquisition of the personal insurance business and the majority of the Canadian operations of The Travelers Companies, Inc. This significant transaction, valued at $2.4 billion, was initially announced in May 2025 and encompasses Travelers’ Canadian personal insurance sector along with a majority of its commercial insurance operations. Notably, Travelers, recognized as the largest surety writer in North America, has retained its Canadian surety business.

Rowan Saunders, the president and CEO of Definity, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, stating, “Today marks a new era for Definity as we complete this milestone acquisition.” Headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Definity is poised for growth and expansion following this strategic move.

In terms of financial implications, Travelers plans to allocate approximately US$700 million of the net cash proceeds from the transaction towards additional share repurchases in 2026. The remaining funds will be retained to support ongoing operations and for general corporate purposes. This transaction, along with the anticipated share repurchases, is expected to have a slight accretive effect on the company’s earnings per share in 2026 and in the subsequent years.

RBC Capital Markets served as the financial adviser for Definity, while Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP acted as its legal advisor during the transaction. On the other hand, Jefferies LLC and Przygoda & Co. LLC provided financial advisory services for Travelers, with legal counsel from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Stikeman Elliott LLP.

Source: Definity Financial Corp.

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Mergers & Acquisitions
Canada

Definity Financial Corp., a prominent Canadian property and casualty insurer, has successfully completed its acquisition of the personal insurance business and the majority of the Canadian operations of The Travelers Companies, Inc. This significant transaction, valued at $2.4 billion, was initially announced in May 2025 and encompasses Travelers’ Canadian personal insurance sector along with a majority of its commercial insurance operations. Notably, Travelers, recognized as the largest surety writer in North America, has retained its Canadian surety business.

Rowan Saunders, the president and CEO of Definity, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, stating, “Today marks a new era for Definity as we complete this milestone acquisition.” Headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Definity is poised for growth and expansion following this strategic move.

In terms of financial implications, Travelers plans to allocate approximately US$700 million of the net cash proceeds from the transaction towards additional share repurchases in 2026. The remaining funds will be retained to support ongoing operations and for general corporate purposes. This transaction, along with the anticipated share repurchases, is expected to have a slight accretive effect on the company’s earnings per share in 2026 and in the subsequent years.

RBC Capital Markets served as the financial adviser for Definity, while Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP acted as its legal advisor during the transaction. On the other hand, Jefferies LLC and Przygoda & Co. LLC provided financial advisory services for Travelers, with legal counsel from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Stikeman Elliott LLP.

Source: Definity Financial Corp.

Topics
Mergers & Acquisitions
Canada