Brookfield Asset Management agreed to acquire American National, a financial services company, which engages in the provision of life insurance, annuities, health insurance, credit insurance, pension products and property, and casualty insurance, for $5.1bn. "This is an energizing moment in American National’s history. Our two companies share a long-term view of building strong, enduring businesses. Brookfield Reinsurance has been very clear: they want us to continue to grow our business, together with our leadership team and our excellent team of employees and distribution partners. I would like to thank our board of directors, particularly our strategic opportunities committee of independent directors, which conducted a thorough review of a range of strategic alternatives and possible business opportunities to maximize value for our stockholders. The transaction provides clear and immediate value for our stockholders at an attractive premium," Jim Pozzi, American National President and CEO.