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Resolution Life Australasia Limited's (“RLA”) A3 insurance financial strength rating (“IFSR”) and Baa2 (hyb) subordinated debt rating are on review for upgrade. The review follows the announcement by Nippon Life Insurance Company (Nippon Life, A1 IFSR) on 11 December 2024, that it had reached an agreement to purchase all the remaining shares of the Resolution Life group, thereby becoming the sole owner of the Group. The acquisition is subject to customary regulatory approvals.

The review for upgrade reflects our expectation that Resolution Life and its subsidiaries could benefit from implicit support as part of Nippon Life, should the acquisition be successfully completed. We believe that Resolution Life aligns well with Nippon Life's strategy and provides a platform for it to diversify into international markets, a trend consistent with Japanese insurers acquiring foreign insurers.

Upon completion of the acquisition, RLA will be combined with MLC Life Insurance, Nippon Life's Australian subsidiary, to form a new primary life insurer. This entity will be run as a joint venture between Nippon Life and Resolution Life.

The full update and credit opinion can be found on the Moody's website.

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Resolution Life can be contacted at resolutionlife.com.au/contact-us or by calling 133 731.