What changed in Primerica, Inc.'s 10-K — 2024 vs 2025
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Paragraph-level year-over-year comparison of Primerica, Inc.'s 2024 and 2025 10-K annual filings, covering the Business, Risk Factors, Legal Proceedings, Cybersecurity, MD&A and Market Risk sections. Every new, removed and edited paragraph is highlighted side-by-side so you can see exactly what management changed in the 2025 report.
+618 added−679 removedSource: 10-K (2026-02-27) vs 10-K (2025-02-28)
Top changes in Primerica, Inc.'s 2025 10-K
618 paragraphs added · 679 removed · 538 edited across 3 sections
- Item 2. Properties+505 / −568 · 442 edited
- Item 1A. Risk Factors+103 / −102 · 87 edited
- Item 1C. Cybersecurity+10 / −9 · 9 edited
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Risk Factors — what could go wrong, per management
87 edited+16 added−15 removed193 unchanged
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Risk Factors — what could go wrong, per management
87 edited+16 added−15 removed193 unchanged
2024 filing
2025 filing
Biggest changeIn addition, on March 7, 2023, OSFI issued its final Guideline B-15, which sets out expectations for the management and disclosure of climate-related risks for federally regulated financial institutions in Canada, including disclosure of Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions by the end of 2025.
Biggest changeRegulations from CARB pursuant to SB 219 are expected to be released in the first quarter of 2026. 36 In addition, on March 7, 2023, OSFI issued its final Guideline B-15, which sets out expectations for the management and disclosure of climate-related risks for federally regulated financial institutions in Canada, including public disclosure of Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions no later than 180 days after the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 and Scope 3 GHG emissions no later than 180 days after the fiscal year ending December 31, 2028.
Risks Related to Our Insurance Business and Reinsurance Our life insurance business may face significant losses or volatility if our actual experience differs from our expectations regarding mortality, persistency, disability or reinsurance.
Risks Related to Our Insurance Business and Reinsurance Our life insurance business may face significant losses or volatility if our actual experience differs from our expectations regarding mortality, reinsurance, persistency, or disability.
The expansion of services or changes of vendors may involve client, regulatory and other third-party data use, storage and security challenges, as well as other regulatory compliance, business continuity and other considerations.
The expansion, or changes of services, or changes of vendors may involve client, regulatory and other third-party data use, storage and security challenges, as well as other regulatory compliance, business continuity and other considerations.
The CCPA is designed to give consumers more control over their personal data and imposes strict liability for security incidents under certain circumstances. 33 Such laws or regulations could require us to implement new technologies or revise and maintain policies and procedures designed to protect sensitive customer, employee, independent sales representative and third-party information.
The CCPA is designed to give consumers more control over their personal data and imposes strict liability for security incidents under certain circumstances. Such laws or regulations could require us to implement new technologies or revise and maintain policies and procedures designed to protect sensitive customer, employee, independent sales representative and third-party information.
If these products fail to remain competitive with other investment options, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected. We offer mutual funds and annuities through our U.S. retail broker-dealer, but not exchange traded funds, individual stocks and bonds, or alternative investments.
If these products fail to remain competitive with other investment options, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected. 27 We offer mutual funds and annuities through our U.S. retail broker-dealer, but not exchange traded funds, individual stocks and bonds, or alternative investments.
Revocation of PFS Investments’ non-bank custodian status would affect its ability to earn revenue for providing such services and, consequently, could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Risks Related to Our Mortgage Brokerage Business Licensing requirements will impact the size of the mortgage loan sales force, which could adversely affect our mortgage brokerage business.
Revocation of PFS Investments’ non-bank custodian status would affect its ability to earn revenue for providing such services and, consequently, could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Risks Related to Our Mortgage Brokerage Business Licensing requirements will impact the size of the mortgage loan independent sales force, which could adversely affect our mortgage brokerage business.
Changes in prevailing mortgage interest rates or U.S. monetary policies that affect mortgage interest rates could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. The U.S. Federal Reserve, which serves as the primary driver of U.S. monetary policies impacting mortgage interest rates, implemented multiple interest rate increases over recent years to address continued elevated inflation.
Changes in prevailing mortgage interest rates or U.S. monetary policies that affect mortgage interest rates could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. The U.S. Federal Reserve, which serves as the primary driver of U.S. monetary policies impacting mortgage interest rates, implemented multiple interest rate increases over recent years to address continued elevated inflation. Although the U.S.
On October 7, 2023, California enacted The Climate Corporate Accountability Act (“SB 253”) and The Climate-Related Financial Risk Act (“SB 261”), which impose extensive new climate-related reporting requirements on any U.S. business entity with annual revenues over $1 billion and $500 million (for SB 253 and SB 261, respectively) doing business in California.
For example, on October 7, 2023, California enacted The Climate Corporate Accountability Act (“SB 253”) and The Climate-Related Financial Risk Act (“SB 261”), which impose extensive new climate-related reporting requirements on any U.S. business entity with annual revenues over $1 billion and $500 million (for SB 253 and SB 261, respectively) doing business in California.
However, despite these compliance and supervisory efforts, the breadth of our operations and the broad regulatory requirements could result in oversight failures and instances of non-compliance or violations on the part of the Company or independent sales representatives. From time to time, we are subject to private litigation as a result of alleged misconduct by independent sales representatives.
However, despite these 24 compliance and supervisory efforts, the breadth of our operations and the broad regulatory requirements could result in oversight failures and instances of non-compliance or violations on the part of the Company or independent sales representatives. From time to time, we are subject to private litigation as a result of alleged misconduct by independent sales representatives.
In addition, independent sales representatives selling mutual funds must comply with the disclosure requirements of CIRO and applicable securities laws governing mortgage referral arrangements. Failure to comply with such disclosure requirements could result in regulatory sanctions, which could have an adverse effect on our ability to offer mortgage loan referrals in Canada.
In addition, independent sales representatives selling mutual funds must comply with the disclosure requirements of CIRO and applicable securities laws governing mortgage referral 30 arrangements. Failure to comply with such disclosure requirements could result in regulatory sanctions, which could have an adverse effect on our ability to offer mortgage loan referrals in Canada.
The Company’s or the securities-licensed independent sales representatives’ violations of, or non-compliance with, laws and regulations of the securities business could expose us to material liabilities. Our subsidiary broker-dealers, Primerica Brokerage Services, Inc. (“PBSI”) and PFS Investments Inc. (“PFS Investments”), and the independent sales representatives, are subject to federal and state regulation of the securities business.
The Company’s or the securities-licensed independent sales representatives’ violations of, or non-compliance with, laws and regulations of the securities business could expose us to material liabilities. Our subsidiary broker-dealers, Primerica Brokerage Services, Inc. and PFS Investments Inc. (“PFS Investments”), and the independent sales representatives, are subject to federal and state regulation of the securities business.
For example, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) has changed the continuing education (“CE”) regulatory requirement from a three-year period to an annual requirement for securities-licensed representatives. In addition, the North American Securities Administrators Association approved a model rule for participating states that imposes a CE requirement for investment adviser representatives.
For example, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) changed the continuing education (“CE”) regulatory requirement from a three-year period to an annual requirement for securities-licensed representatives. In addition, the North American Securities Administrators Association approved a model rule for participating states that imposes a CE requirement for investment adviser representatives.
January 13, 2025, the FTC announced proposed amendments to the Business Opportunity Rule that would expand the rule but also would exempt 23 models like ours from its scope. Nonetheless, the rule ultimately could be amended or interpreted in a manner inconsistent with our current interpretation.
On January 13, 2025, the FTC announced proposed amendments to the Business Opportunity Rule that would expand the rule but also would exempt 23 models like ours from its scope. Nonetheless, the rule ultimately could be amended or interpreted in a manner inconsistent with our current interpretation.
SAP, including actuarial methodologies for estimating reserves, are subject to continuous evaluation by 34 the NAIC and state insurance departments. Similarly, our Canadian life insurance subsidiary is required to prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, as prescribed by the OSFI in Canada.
SAP, including actuarial methodologies for estimating reserves, are subject to continuous evaluation by the NAIC and state insurance departments. Similarly, our Canadian life insurance subsidiary is required to prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, as prescribed by the OSFI in Canada.
The tools themselves or the assumptions and methods of analyses embedded in them could be challenged and subject us to regulatory action by the SEC, the DOL, FINRA or other regulators, or private litigation, which could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
The tools themselves or the assumptions and methods of analyses embedded in them could be challenged and subject us to regulatory 29 action by the SEC, the DOL, FINRA or other regulators, or private litigation, which could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We believe that the policies and procedures we implement to help independent sales representatives assist clients in making investment choices are 29 reasonably designed to achieve compliance with applicable securities laws and regulations and to satisfy other applicable federal, state, and provincial standards of care.
We believe that the policies and procedures we implement to help independent sales representatives assist clients in making investment choices are reasonably designed to achieve compliance with applicable securities laws and regulations and to satisfy other applicable federal, state, and provincial standards of care.
Such changes place an increased burden on representatives to maintain their securities licenses, which could negatively impact the size of the active securities sales force in the event that representatives do not complete the applicable CE requirements on a timely basis.
Such changes place an increased burden on independent sales representatives to maintain their securities licenses, which could negatively impact the size of the active securities sales force in the event that representatives do not complete the applicable CE requirements on a timely basis.
We have policies and procedures to comply with these laws and regulations. Further, at any given time, we may have pending state, federal or provincial examinations or inquiries of our investment and savings products, insurance, mortgage, and other businesses.
We have policies, procedures and controls to comply with these laws and regulations. Further, at any given time, we may have pending state, federal or provincial examinations or inquiries of our investment and savings products, insurance, mortgage, and other businesses.
We are subject to international, federal, state, and provincial regulations, and in some cases contractual obligations, that require us to establish and maintain policies and procedures designed to protect sensitive customer, employee, independent sales representative and 32 third-party information.
We are subject to international, federal, state, and provincial regulations, and in some cases contractual obligations, that require us to establish and maintain policies and procedures designed to protect sensitive customer, employee, independent sales representative and third-party information.
Likewise, the FTC has exercised its Penalty Offense Authority found in Section 5(m)1(B) of the FTC Act by issuing Notices of Penalty Offenses as a reminder of the law on earnings claims and as a deterrence against violations.
The FTC has exercised its Penalty Offense Authority found in Section 5(m)1(B) of the FTC Act by issuing Notices of Penalty Offenses as a reminder of the law on earnings claims and as a deterrence against violations.
These standards generally require that broker-dealers, investment advisers, and their sales representatives disclose and mitigate conflicts of interest that might affect the advice or recommendations they provide and require them to make investment recommendations in the best interest of customers.
These standards generally require that broker-dealers, investment advisers, and their sales representatives disclose and 28 mitigate conflicts of interest that might affect the advice or recommendations they provide and require them to make investment recommendations in the best interest of customers.
Additionally, we must comply with various state and local laws and policies concerning the lender, compensation, fair lending, supervision, the provision of consumer disclosures, net branching, predatory lending and high cost loans and recordkeeping.
Additionally, we must comply with various state and local laws and policies concerning the lender, compensation and incentives, fair lending, supervision, the provision of consumer disclosures, net branching, predatory lending and high cost loans and recordkeeping.
In many of our product offerings, we face competition from competitors that may have greater market share or breadth of distribution, offer a broader range of products, services or features, assume a greater level of risk, have lower profitability expectations, have lower fee and expense ratios, have higher financial strength ratings, offer more robust digital tools and self-service capabilities than we do or made use of emerging technologies more fully or rapidly than us.
In many of our product offerings, we face competition from competitors that may have greater market share or breadth of distribution, offer a broader range of products, services or features, assume a greater level of risk, have lower profitability expectations, have lower fee and expense ratios, have higher financial strength ratings, offer more robust digital tools and self-service capabilities than we do or made use of emerging technologies, including AI, more fully or rapidly than us.
Although we have ceded a significant majority of our mortality risk to reinsurers, a major public health crisis or catastrophic event could cause: (i) substantial volatility in our financial results for a period of time; (ii) material harm to the financial condition of our reinsurers; (iii) increases in the probability of default on reinsurance recoveries; (iv) decreases in the availability of reinsurance on new business; or (v) increases in reinsurance costs on new business and/or rates during the post-level term period.
Although we have ceded a significant majority of our mortality risk to reinsurers, a major public health crisis or catastrophic event could cause: (i) substantial volatility in our financial results for a period of time; (ii) material harm to the financial condition of our reinsurers; (iii) increases in the probability of default on reinsurance recoverables; (iv) decreases in the availability of reinsurance on new business; or (v) increases in reinsurance costs on new business and/or rates during the post-level term period.
The determination of the fair value of certain invested assets, particularly those that do not trade on a regular basis, requires an assessment of available data and the use of assumptions and estimates.
The 34 determination of the fair value of certain invested assets, particularly those that do not trade on a regular basis, requires an assessment of available data and the use of assumptions and estimates.
Under this arrangement, our existing reinsurance agreements remain in place. Each coinsurer entered into trust agreements with our respective insurance subsidiaries and a trustee pursuant to which the coinsurer placed assets (primarily treasury and fixed-income securities) in trust for such subsidiary’s benefit to secure the coinsurer’s obligations to such subsidiary.
Under this arrangement, our existing reinsurance agreements remain in place. Each coinsurer entered into trust agreements with our respective insurance subsidiaries and a trustee pursuant to which the coinsurer placed assets (primarily fixed-income securities and U.S. Treasury securities) in trust for such subsidiary’s benefit to secure the coinsurer’s obligations to such subsidiary.
As a result, in the future we may not be able to access reinsurance on new business and we could be forced to reinsure a smaller percentage of our mortality risk or the same percentage but at higher costs much greater than we have historically paid.
As a result, in the future we may not be able to access reinsurance on new business and we could be forced to reinsure a smaller percentage of our mortality risk, or to reinsure the same percentage but at costs greater than we have historically paid.
If we or the independent sales representatives become subject to new requirements or regulations, it could result in increased litigation, regulatory risks, changes to our business model, a decrease in the number of securities-licensed representatives, increased compliance costs, or a reduction in the products we offer to our clients or the profits we earn, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
If we or the independent sales representatives become subject to new requirements or regulations or experience voluminous changes in laws, it could result in increased litigation, regulatory risks, changes to our business model, a decrease in the number of securities-licensed representatives, increased compliance costs, or a reduction in the products we offer to our clients or the profits we earn, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
The failure by any of our reinsurers or reserve financing counterparties to perform its obligations to us could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. We rely on a limited number of reinsurers in the United States and Canada to diversify our risk and to manage our loss exposure to mortality risk.
The failure by any of our reinsurers or reserve financing counterparties to perform its obligations to us could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. We rely on reinsurance in the United States and Canada to diversify our risk and to manage our loss exposure to mortality risk.
SB 261 requires covered entities to biennially report on climate-related financial risk and measures adopted to reduce and adapt to such risk; however, the Company appears to be exempt from SB 261 because it already completes the Climate Risk Disclosure Survey, an annual survey administered by the California Department of Insurance.
SB 261 requires covered entities to biennially report on climate-related financial risk and measures adopted to reduce and adapt to such risk; however, the Company is exempt from SB 261 because it already completes the Climate Risk Disclosure Survey, an annual survey administered by the California Department of Insurance.
Our business is subject to many regulations that relate to, among other things, consumer protection, fair credit reporting, financial privacy, consumer fraud, anti-money laundering, worker classification standards, corporate taxation, artificial intelligence or algorithmic underwriting, and transactions with certain countries. These laws and regulations often are subject to the political climate.
Our business is subject to many laws, regulations and government policies that could relate to, among other things, consumer protection, fair credit reporting, financial privacy, consumer fraud, anti-money laundering, worker classification standards, worker eligibility, corporate taxation, artificial intelligence or algorithmic underwriting, and transactions with certain countries. These laws and regulations often are subject to the political climate.
Elevated interest rates relative to the performance of the equity markets and the perceived attractiveness of investing in equity markets versus other investments, such as U.S. Treasury bills and money market funds, could adversely impact consumer demand for the mutual funds, annuities, and managed accounts we distribute.
Better returns from interest rates relative to the performance of the equity markets and the perceived attractiveness of investing in equity markets versus other investments, such as U.S. Treasury bills and money market funds, could adversely impact consumer demand for the mutual funds, annuities, and managed accounts we distribute.
Our ability to implement these initiatives often may be dependent on our ability to integrate systems, develop and invest in new technologies and evolve existing methods and tools. The execution of these initiatives also may depend on our ability to change vendors, and implementation of certain initiatives may be dependent on third parties.
Our ability to implement these initiatives often may be dependent on our capacity to integrate, develop, or invest in new systems and technologies as well as to evolve existing methods and tools. The execution of these initiatives also may depend on our ability to change vendors, and implementation of certain initiatives may be dependent on third parties.
A substantial legal liability or a significant regulatory action against us could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. 36 Moreover, even if we ultimately prevail in any litigation, regulatory action or investigation, we could suffer significant reputational harm and we could incur significant legal expenses, either of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Moreover, even if we ultimately prevail in any litigation, regulatory action or investigation, we could suffer significant reputational harm and we could incur significant legal expenses, either of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
For example, if mortality rates are higher than those assumed in our pricing assumptions, we could be required to make more death benefit payments under our life insurance policies or to make such payments sooner than we had projected, which may decrease the profitability of our term life insurance products.
For example, if mortality rates are higher than those assumed in our pricing assumptions, we could be required to make more death benefit payments under our life insurance policies or to make such payments sooner than we had projected, which may decrease the profitability of our term life insurance products. We reinsure 90% of our mortality risk on new business.
Our Canadian broker-dealer subsidiary, PFSL Investments Canada and the independent sales representatives are subject to the securities laws of the provinces and territories of Canada in which we sell our mutual fund products and to the rules of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (“CIRO”), the self-regulatory organization governing mutual fund dealers (except in the province of Quebec, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (“AMF”)).
(“PFSL Investments Canada”) and the independent sales representatives are subject to the securities laws of the provinces and territories of Canada in which we sell our mutual fund products and to the rules of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (“CIRO”), the self-regulatory organization governing mutual fund dealers (except in the province of Quebec, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (“AMF”)).
While we received regulatory approval for the Principal Distributor model, we were advised at the time of approval that the CSA intends to closely re-examine the Principal Distributor provisions of National Instrument 81-105, through a public Request for Comment that was released on November 28, 2024.
While we received regulatory approval for the Principal Distributor model in 2022, we were advised at the time of approval that the Canadian Securities Administrators intends to closely re-examine the Principal Distributor provisions of National Instrument 81-105, through a public Request for Comment that was released on November 28, 2024.
Likewise, technological and other changes made in connection with these initiatives may result in increased or unanticipated costs, inadvertent data disclosures, operating errors, disruptions to our business, or may present other unanticipated technical or operational hurdles.
Likewise, technological and other changes made in connection with initiatives, either by Primerica or changes by our partners, may result in increased or unanticipated costs, inadvertent data disclosures, operating errors, disruptions to our business, or may present other unanticipated technical or operational hurdles.
The loss of service of members of our senior management team for any reason and without adequate succession planning and talent management could reduce our ability to successfully motivate the independent sales representatives or implement our business plan, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
While our senior management talent 37 and succession plans and processes are reviewed and updated routinely, the loss of service of members of our senior management team for any reason and without adequate succession planning and talent management could reduce our ability to successfully motivate the independent sales representatives or implement our business plan, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Federal and provincial insurance laws regulate all aspects of our Canadian insurance business. Changes to federal or provincial statutes and regulations may be more restrictive than current requirements or may result in higher costs, which could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Changes to federal or provincial statutes and regulations may be more restrictive than current requirements or may result in higher costs, which could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Such events could result in the imposition of cease and desist orders, fines or censures, restitution to clients, suspension or revocation of SEC registration, suspension or expulsion from FINRA, reputational damage and legal expense, any of which could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Such events could result in the imposition of cease and desist orders, fines or censures, restitution to clients, suspension or revocation of SEC registration, suspension or expulsion from FINRA, reputational damage and legal expense, any of which could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Our Canadian broker-dealer subsidiary, PFSL Investments Canada Ltd.
We also require third-party vendors, who in the provision of services to us are provided with or process information pertaining to our business or our customers, to meet certain information security standards.
In accordance with these laws and our security practices, we also require third-party vendors, who in the provision of services to us are provided with or process information pertaining to our business or our 32 customers, to meet certain information security standards.
Consumer spending and borrowing levels affect how consumers evaluate their savings and debt management plans. In 2024, interest rates, equity market returns and our customers’ perception of the strength of the capital markets continued to impact consumer demand for the savings and investment products we distribute.
Consumer spending and borrowing levels affect how consumers evaluate their savings and debt management plans. Factors that significantly impact consumer demand for the savings and investment products we distribute include interest rates, equity market returns and our customers’ perception of the strength of the capital markets.
Business initiatives that we are currently developing or executing, for example, include enhancements to information technology, our client relationship manager tool, and other systems, updates to our client and independent sales representative-facing software tools and applications, and streamlining of our off-channel communications systems.
Business initiatives that we are currently developing or executing, for example, include enhancements to information technology, our client relationship manager tool, updates to our client and independent sales representative-facing software tools and applications, implementation of AI technologies to improve efficiencies and streamlining of our communications systems.
As a result, we may not achieve some or all of the anticipated benefits or other intended results associated with these initiatives, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. 37 We may not be able to effectively execute our corporate strategy, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
As a result, we may not achieve some or all of the anticipated benefits or other intended results associated with these initiatives, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our operations are exposed to the risk of major public health pandemics, epidemics or outbreaks (a “major public health crisis”), such as the COVID-19 pandemic, or other catastrophic events (“catastrophic events”), which, among other things, has caused and could again cause a large number of premature deaths of our insureds.
Major public health pandemics, epidemics or outbreaks (such as the COVID-19 pandemic) or other catastrophic events, have impacted and could again materially adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations. 31 Our operations are exposed to the risk of major public health pandemics, epidemics or outbreaks (a “major public health crisis”), such as the COVID-19 pandemic, or other catastrophic events (“catastrophic events”), which, among other things, has caused and could again cause a large number of premature deaths of our insureds.
Elevated mortgage interest rates lowered the demand for refinance mortgages and purchase-money mortgages offered by Primerica Mortgage. Continued elevated mortgage interest rates could continue to impact consumer demand for refinance mortgages and purchase-money mortgages, which could have an adverse impact on our mortgage brokerage business in the U.S.
Continued elevated mortgage interest rates relative to recent market rates could continue to impact consumer demand for refinance mortgages and purchase-money mortgages, which could have an adverse impact on our mortgage brokerage business in the U.S.
The Model Law, which has some similarities as well as differences from the NYDFS Cybersecurity Requirements, has been adopted by a significant number of states. In May 2024, the SEC adopted amendments to Regulation S-P that impose cybersecurity requirements on covered entities regarding policies and procedures, incident response and notification procedures, and cybersecurity risk management.
The Model Law, which has some similarities as well as differences from the NYDFS Cybersecurity Requirements, has been adopted by a significant number of states. The SEC’s Regulation S-P imposes cybersecurity requirements on covered entities regarding policies and procedures, incident response and notification procedures, and cybersecurity risk management.
Being subject to, or out of compliance with, the aforementioned laws and regulations could result in material costs, fines, penalties or litigation, which could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Being subject to, or out of compliance with, the aforementioned laws and regulations could result in material costs, fines, penalties or litigation, which could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. 33 The development and use of artificial intelligence present risks and challenges that could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Other federal and state legislative and regulatory proposals regarding worker classification have also come under consideration. It is difficult to predict what the outcome of worker classification activity may be. Changes to worker classifications could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations because sales representatives are independent contractors.
It is difficult to predict what the outcome of worker classification activity may be. Changes to worker classifications could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations because sales representatives are independent contractors.
These regulators have broad administrative powers and may impose sanctions that could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. 28 If heightened standards of conduct are imposed on us or the independent sales representatives by federal, state or provincial authorities, or selling compensation is reduced as a result of new legislation or regulations, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
If heightened standards of conduct are imposed on us or the independent sales representatives by federal, state or provincial authorities, or selling compensation is reduced as a result of new legislation or regulations, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
In 2019, the SEC adopted rules addressing the standards of conduct applicable to broker-dealers and their associated persons (collectively, “Reg BI”). Among other things, Reg BI created a “best interest” standard of conduct similar to the fiduciary standard applicable to investment advisers. In 2020, the DOL issued PTE 2020-02, an exemption for the retention of compensation by a fiduciary.
In 2019, the SEC adopted rules addressing the standards of conduct applicable to broker-dealers and their associated persons (collectively, “Reg BI”). Among other things, Reg BI created a “best interest” standard of conduct similar to the fiduciary standard applicable to investment advisers.
Various provincial mortgage brokerage laws strictly prescribe the requirements applicable to a mortgage referral program in order for individuals who make the referrals to be exempt from the requirement to be licensed as mortgage brokers.
In Canada, independent sales representatives offer mortgage loans on a referral basis only. Various provincial mortgage brokerage laws strictly prescribe the requirements applicable to a mortgage referral program in order for individuals who make the referrals to be exempt from the requirement to be licensed as mortgage brokers.
During 2022, in response to the DSC Ban, we began to offer through the independent sales representatives, a unique and exclusive range of funds under Principal Distributor agreements (the “PD Funds”) with two third-party mutual fund companies (the “Principal Distributor model”).
In 2022, in response to the regulatory ban on the compensation model we primarily used in Canada, we began to offer through the independent sales representatives, a unique and exclusive range of funds under Principal Distributor agreements with two third-party mutual fund companies (the “Principal Distributor model”).
Risks Related to Legislative and Regulatory Changes We are subject to various federal, state and provincial laws and regulations in the United States and Canada, changes in which may require us to alter our business practices and could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Risks Related to Legislative and Regulatory Changes and Government Policy Uncertainty We are subject to various federal, state and provincial laws and regulations in the United States and Canada, as well as executive branch actions, orders and policies, judicial rulings and decisions by public officials, any of which may require us to alter our business practices and could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Federal law and regulations impose prohibitions and restrictions on the manner and amount of compensation paid in connection with a mortgage loan transaction and establish a federal ability to repay standard for all mortgage loans.
Each of these authorities may examine, supervise, investigate, and enforce applicable laws, regulations and policies. Federal law and regulations impose prohibitions and restrictions on the manner and amount of compensation paid and incentives offered in connection with a mortgage loan transaction and establish a federal ability to repay standard for all mortgage loans.
Instances of non-compliance or violations on the part of the independent sales representatives could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. 24 In addition to imposing requirements on independent sales representatives when dealing with clients, federal, state, provincial and territorial laws and regulations generally require us to maintain a system of controls and supervision reasonably designed to ensure that independent sales representatives comply with the requirements to which they are subject.
In addition to imposing requirements on independent sales representatives when dealing with clients, federal, state, provincial and territorial laws and regulations generally require us to maintain a system of controls and supervision reasonably designed to ensure that independent sales representatives comply with the requirements to which they are subject.
These licenses must be renewed on an annual basis. Failure of independent sales representatives to obtain the required licenses and comply with ongoing licensing requirements would adversely affect the size of the mortgage loan sales force, which could adversely affect our mortgage brokerage business.
Failure, or the inability due to state restrictions, of independent sales representatives to obtain the required licenses and comply with ongoing licensing requirements would adversely affect the size of the mortgage loan sales force, which could adversely affect our mortgage brokerage business.
Changes in any of these laws or regulations may require additional compliance procedures, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Changes in any of these laws, regulations or government policies may require additional compliance procedures, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Uncertainty in the legislative and regulatory climate with regard to financial services may adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Our mortgage brokerage business is highly regulated and subject to various federal, state and provincial laws and regulations in the U.S. and Canada. Changes in, non-compliance with, or violations of, such laws and regulations could affect the cost or our ability to distribute our products and could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Changes in, non-compliance with, or violations of, such laws and regulations could affect the cost or our ability to distribute our products and could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Therefore, significant exchange rate fluctuations between the U.S. dollar and the Canadian dollar could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
However, the Canadian dollar financial statements of our Canadian subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars in our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report. Therefore, significant exchange rate fluctuations between the U.S. dollar and the Canadian dollar could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
Primerica Life currently also has an insurer financial strength rating from each of Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) and Moody’s. 26 The financial strength ratings of our rated insurance subsidiaries are subject to periodic review using, among other things, the ratings agencies’ proprietary capital adequacy models and are subject to revision or withdrawal at any time.
The financial strength ratings of our rated insurance subsidiaries are subject to periodic review using, among other things, the ratings agencies’ proprietary capital adequacy models and are subject to revision or withdrawal at any time.
Our mission to create financially independent families has remained unchanged. In 2025, we updated our corporate strategy to re-align our mission, strategic vision, guiding principles and growth pillars to help us continue to deliver on our mission. An inability to effectively execute our corporate strategy could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our mission to create financially independent families has remained unchanged. In early 2025, we updated our corporate strategy to re-align our mission, strategic vision, guiding principles and growth pillars to help us continue to deliver on our mission.
Compliance with SB 253, SB 261, SB 219, Guideline B-15 and any other climate disclosure rules applicable to the Company may require significant assistance from third-party vendor(s).
Guideline B-15 also includes OSFI’s expectation that applicable entities conduct internal and standardized climate scenario analyses and report the results to OSFI periodically. Compliance with SB 253, SB 219, Guideline B-15 and any other climate disclosure rules applicable to the Company may require significant assistance from third-party vendor(s).
If the financial strength of this counterparty was significantly impaired to the extent that its support of our redundant reserves could no longer be relied upon, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. 27 Risks Related to Our Investment and Savings Products Business Our Investment and Savings Products segment is heavily dependent on a limited platform of mutual fund and annuity products offered by a relatively small number of companies and managers.
If the financial strength of this counterparty was significantly impaired to the extent that its support of our redundant reserves could no longer be relied upon, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Remediation for noncompliance with federal, state or local laws could be costly and significant fines may be incurred. Failure to comply with applicable laws could result in potential litigation liability.
Remediation for noncompliance with federal, state or local laws could be costly and significant fines may be incurred. Failure to comply with applicable laws could result in potential litigation liability. Further, the lender must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and any noncompliance by such lender may adversely impact our U.S. mortgage brokerage business.
Additionally, if the fair value of any security in our invested asset portfolio decreases, we may realize losses if we deem the value of the security to be impaired due to a credit loss. We also have an asset on deposit with a coinsurer backing a 10% coinsurance agreement entered into at the time of our IPO.
Additionally, if the fair value of any security in our invested asset portfolio decreases, we may realize losses if we deem the value of the security to be impaired due to a credit loss.
Currently, in the United States, the power to regulate insurance resides almost exclusively with the states, which grant state insurance regulators broad powers to regulate almost all aspects of our insurance business.
Life insurance statutes and regulations are generally designed to protect the interests of the public and policyholders. Those interests may conflict with the interests of our stockholders. Currently, in the United States, the power to regulate insurance resides almost exclusively with the states, which grant state insurance regulators broad powers to regulate almost all aspects of our insurance business.
If any of our subsidiaries were to become insolvent, liquidate, or otherwise reorganize, we, as sole stockholder, will have no right to proceed against the assets of that subsidiary.
The ability of our insurance subsidiaries to pay dividends to us is also limited by our need to maintain the financial strength ratings of our subsidiaries assigned by the ratings agencies. 35 If any of our subsidiaries were to become insolvent, liquidate, or otherwise reorganize, we, as sole stockholder, will have no right to proceed against the assets of that subsidiary.
Further, our success substantially depends on our ability to attract and retain members of our senior management team. The efforts, level of engagement, and leadership of our senior managers have been, and will continue to be, critical to our success. Many of our most senior managers are very tenured and we expect instances of retirement in 2025.
Further, our success substantially depends on our ability to attract and retain members of our senior management team. The efforts, level of engagement, and leadership of our senior managers have been, and will continue to be, critical to our success. The Company anticipates a steady pace of retirements within our senior management team in the years to come.
Each of our non-captive life insurance subsidiaries has been assigned a financial strength rating by A.M. Best.
Each of our non-captive life insurance subsidiaries has been assigned a financial strength rating by A.M. Best. Primerica Life currently also has an insurer financial strength rating from each of Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) and Moody’s.
If the financial strength ratings of our insurance subsidiaries fall below certain levels, some of our policyholders may move their business to our competitors. In addition, the models used by ratings agencies to determine financial strength are different from the capital requirements set by insurance regulators.
If the financial strength ratings of our insurance subsidiaries fall below certain levels, some of our policyholders may move their business to our competitors.
PFSL Investments Canada is subject to periodic review by both the CIRO and the provincial and territorial securities commissions to assess its compliance with, among other things, applicable capital requirements and sales practices and procedures.
PFSL Investments Canada is subject to periodic review by both the CIRO and the provincial and territorial securities commissions to assess its compliance with, among other things, applicable capital requirements and sales practices and procedures. These regulators have broad administrative powers and may impose sanctions that could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Ratings organizations review the financial performance and financial conditions of insurance companies and provide opinions regarding financial strength, operating performance and ability to meet obligations to policyholders.
In addition, the models used by ratings agencies to determine financial strength are different from the capital requirements set by insurance regulators. 26 Ratings organizations review the financial performance and financial conditions of insurance companies and provide opinions regarding financial strength, operating performance and ability to meet obligations to policyholders.
We may be materially adversely affected by currency fluctuations in the United States dollar versus the Canadian dollar. The Canadian dollar is the functional currency for our Canadian subsidiaries and our financial results, reported in U.S. dollars, are affected by changes in the currency exchange rate.
The Canadian dollar is the functional currency for our Canadian subsidiaries and our financial results, reported in U.S. dollars, are affected by changes in the currency exchange rate. The assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses of our Canadian subsidiaries are generally all denominated in Canadian dollars.
Our U.S. mortgage brokerage business is subject to a wide array of laws at the federal, state, and local levels.
Our U.S. mortgage brokerage business is subject to a wide array of laws at the federal, state, and local levels and regulators, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, state mortgage and licensing regulators, state attorneys general, state and local consumer protection offices, the FTC, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Department of Justice.
Changes in federal statutes, financial services regulation and federal taxation, in addition to changes to state statutes and regulations, may be more restrictive than current requirements or may result in higher costs, and could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. 25 Most U.S. states have adopted, and others are proposing to adopt, NAIC-approved rules requiring insurance producers to act in the “best interest” of consumers when recommending an annuity.
Changes in federal statutes, financial services regulation and federal taxation, in addition to changes to state statutes and regulations, may be more restrictive than current requirements or may result in higher costs, and could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Primerica Mortgage, LLC (“Primerica Mortgage”) must also be licensed at the company level as a mortgage broker (or equivalent) and, in almost all states, representatives’ offices must be licensed as branch offices. To offer mortgage loans in a state, independent sales representatives, offices, and Primerica Mortgage must be licensed as required by state law.
Compliance with these licensing regimes (including passing the applicable exam, background checks and credit checks) often is a barrier for independent sales representatives. Primerica Mortgage, LLC (“Primerica Mortgage”) must also be licensed at the company level as a mortgage broker (or equivalent) and, in almost all states, representatives’ offices must be licensed as branch offices.
Although our executive officers have entered into employment agreements with us, there is no assurance that they will complete the term of their employment agreements or that such agreements will be renewed. We regularly undertake business initiatives to enhance our technology, products, and services.
Although our executive officers have entered into employment agreements with us, there is no assurance that they will complete the term of their employment agreements or that such agreements will be renewed. We may not be able to effectively execute our corporate strategy, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
In addition, in the future, we may become subject to debt covenants or other agreements that limit our ability to return capital to our stockholders. The ability of our insurance subsidiaries to pay dividends to us is also limited by our need to maintain the financial strength ratings of our subsidiaries assigned by the ratings agencies.
In addition, in the future, we may become subject to debt covenants or other agreements that limit our ability to return capital to our stockholders.
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Item 1C. Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity — threats and controls disclosure
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Item 1C. Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity — threats and controls disclosure
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Biggest changeEach IRT member has specific responsibilities related to his or her function at the Company. On a semi-annual basis, the IRT and management undertake facilitator-led trainings and simulations of information security incidents. Previous cybersecurity incidents have not materially affected the Company. For a discussion of risks to the Company related to cybersecurity threats, see “Item 1A.
Biggest changeOn a semi-annual basis, the IRT undertakes facilitator-led trainings and simulations of information security incidents. The Company is not aware that it has experienced any cybersecurity threats or incidents that have materially adversely affected or are reasonably likely to materially adversely affect the Company and its business strategy, results of operations and/or financial condition.
Primerica also imposes mandatory privacy and information security controls and data security protection requirements on the independent contractor sales force. We train all regular employees in information security and privacy-related risks and we perform regular tests to determine whether our employees can recognize phishing emails.
Primerica also imposes mandatory privacy and information security controls and data security protection requirements on the independent sales force. We train all regular employees in information security and privacy-related risks and we perform regular tests to determine whether our employees can recognize phishing emails.
Similarly, our annual compliance training for the independent sales representatives includes training on maintaining data security and privacy. We have an incident response plan designed to help us monitor the prevention, detection, mitigation, and remediation of information security incidents.
Similarly, our annual compliance training for the independent sales representatives includes training on maintaining data security and privacy. 38 We have an incident response plan designed to help us monitor the prevention, detection, mitigation, and remediation of information security incidents.
The Chief Information Security Officer has responsibility for assessing and managing the Company’s material risks from cybersecurity threats. The Chief Information Security Officer has served in various roles in information technology and information security for 36 years, including serving as the Company’s Chief Information Security Officer for over 24 years.
Our Chief Information Security Officer has responsibility for assessing and managing the Company’s material risks from cybersecurity threats. Our Chief Information Security Officer has served in various roles in information technology and information security for 37 years, including serving as the Company’s Chief Information Security Officer for over 25 years.
Primerica’s senior executive leadership is actively involved in managing material risks from cybersecurity threats. Primerica’s cybersecurity operations risk steering group is chaired by the Chief Insurance Officer and holds quarterly meetings. It includes key executives from the Company’ s technology, security, privacy, and legal teams, coordinates corporate security initiatives and provides high-level guidance on technology-and security-related issues.
Primerica’s cybersecurity operations risk steering group is chaired by our Chief Insurance Officer and holds quarterly meetings. It includes key executives from the Company’ s technology, security, privacy, and legal teams, coordinates corporate security initiatives and provides high-level guidance on technology-and security-related issues.
Risk Factors – Risks Related to Information Technology and Cybersecurity”, which is incorporated herein by reference. Governance The Board of Directors has responsibility for oversight of risks from cybersecurity threats.
For a discussion of risks to the Company related to cybersecurity threats, see “Item 1A. Risk Factors – Risks Related to Informati on Technology and Cybersecurity”, which is incorporated herein by reference. Governance The Board of Directors has responsibility for oversight of risks from cybersecurity threats.
The incident response plan documents the roles and responsibilities of Primerica personnel in responding to information security incidents, including the process by which the Chief Information Security Officer, the Chief Information Officer, senior management, and the Board is informed about such incidents. 38 The Chief Information Security Officer leads the Company’s Incident Advisory Committee (“IAC”), which is notified in the event of high or medium severity incidents.
The incident response plan documents the roles and responsibilities of Primerica personnel in responding to information security incidents, including the process by which our Chief Information Security Officer, our Chief Information Officer, senior management, and the Board is informed about such incidents.
The Board receives a quarterly report from the Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer on risks from cybersecurity threats and, under the Company’s incident reporting plan, the Board is informed by management of certain cybersecurity incidents as appropriate. In 2024, the Board participated in a facilitator-led training and simulation of an information security incident.
The Board receives a quarterly report from our Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer on risks from cybersecurity threats and, under the Company’s incident reporting plan, the Board is informed by management of certain cybersecurity incidents as appropriate. Primerica’s senior executive leadership is actively involved in managing material risks from cybersecurity threats.
The IAC includes representatives from information technology, legal, and often the impacted business unit. The Incident Response Team (“IRT”) consists of the IAC and a larger group of managers that is typically notified of more significant incidents. The IRT reports findings to management and the Board as necessary.
The Incident Response Team (“IRT”) consists of the IAC and a larger group of managers that is typically notified of more significant incidents. The IRT reports findings to management and the Board as necessary. Each IRT member has specific responsibilities related to his or her function at the Company.
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Our Chief Information Security Officer leads the Company’s Incident Advisory Committee (“IAC”), which is notified in the event of high or medium severity incidents. The IAC includes representatives from information technology, legal, and often the impacted business unit.
Item 2. Properties
Properties — owned and leased real estate
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Item 2. Properties
Properties — owned and leased real estate
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Biggest changeThe reconciliation for such difference follows: Year ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Amount Percentage Amount Percentage Amount Percentage (Dollars in thousands) Computed tax expense $ ( 82,811 ) 21.0 % $ ( 4,212 ) 21.0 % $ ( 20,721 ) 21.0 % State income taxes ( 11,227 ) 2.8 % ( 1,187 ) 5.9 % ( 3,411 ) 3.5 % Write-off of net assets upon disposal 20,115 ( 5.1 )% - — % - — % Goodwill impairment loss 26,818 ( 6.8 )% - — % 12,600 ( 12.8 )% Tax benefit of abandonment ( 97,786 ) 24.8 % - — % - — % Other 164 — % ( 78 ) 0.4 % 543 ( 0.6 )% Total tax benefit / effective rate from discontinuing operations $ ( 144,727 ) 36.7 % $ ( 5,477 ) 27.3 % $ ( 10,989 ) 11.1 % The carrying values of the major classes of assets and liabilities from discontinued operations entities included on the consolidated balance sheets were as follows: December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 (In thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ - $ 19,000 Renewal commissions receivable - 128,886 Agent balances, due premiums and other receivables - 3,850 Goodwill - 127,707 Intangible assets, net (accumulated amortization: $ 0 in 2024 and $ 26,250 in 2023) - 129,750 Income tax receivable - 3,479 Operating lease right-of-use assets - 2,187 Other assets - 3,981 Total assets from discontinued operations entities $ - $ 418,840 Deferred income taxes $ - $ 58,990 Operating lease liabilities - 2,465 Other liabilities - 4,389 Total liabilities from discontinued operations entities $ - $ 65,844 Total operating and investing cash flows of the discontinued operations were as follows, which excludes the Company’s use of $ 59.4 million of the total income tax benefit recognized on disposal to offset federal income tax payments during 2024: Year ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 (In thousands) Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ ( 5,663 ) $ 8,372 $ 19,760 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities $ ( 21,515 ) $ ( 331 ) $ ( 94 ) 81 (3) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) The components of other comprehensive income (loss) (“OCI”), including the income tax expense or benefit allocated to each component, were as follows: Year ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 (In thousands) Foreign currency translation adjustments: Change in unrealized foreign currency translation gains (losses) before income taxes $ ( 32,532 ) $ 10,044 $ ( 20,826 ) Income tax expense (benefit) on unrealized foreign currency translation gains (losses) - - - Change in unrealized foreign currency translation gains (losses), net of income taxes $ ( 32,532 ) $ 10,044 $ ( 20,826 ) Unrealized gain (losses) on available-for-sale securities: Change in unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period before income taxes $ 9,950 $ 87,390 $ ( 385,735 ) Income tax expense (benefit) on unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period 2,340 18,751 ( 82,185 ) Change in unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities arising during period, net of income taxes 7,610 68,639 ( 303,550 ) Reclassification from accumulated OCI to net income for (gains) losses realized on available-for-sale securities ( 562 ) 2,811 ( 1,387 ) Income tax (expense) benefit on (gains) losses reclassified from accumulated OCI to net income ( 118 ) 590 ( 292 ) Reclassification from accumulated OCI to net income for (gains) losses realized on available-for-sale securities, net of income taxes ( 444 ) 2,221 ( 1,095 ) Change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of income taxes and reclassification adjustment $ 7,166 $ 70,860 $ ( 304,645 ) Effect of change in discount rate assumptions on the LFPB: Change in effect in discount rate assumptions on the LFPB before income taxes $ 334,035 $ ( 216,301 ) $ 1,739,762 Income tax expense (benefit) on the effect of change in discount rate assumptions on the LFPB from accumulated OCI to net income 70,116 ( 46,799 ) 371,166 Change in effect in discount rate assumptions on the LFPB, net of income taxes $ 263,919 $ ( 169,502 ) $ 1,368,596 (4) Segment and Geographical Information Segments.
Biggest changeThe reconciliation for such difference follows: Year ended December 31, 2024 2023 Amount Percentage Amount Percentage (Dollars in thousands) Computed tax expense $ ( 82,811 ) 21.0 % $ ( 4,212 ) 21.0 % State income taxes ( 11,227 ) 2.8 % ( 1,187 ) 5.9 % Write-off of net assets upon disposal 20,115 ( 5.1 )% - — % Goodwill impairment loss 26,818 ( 6.8 )% - — % Tax benefit of abandonment ( 97,786 ) 24.8 % - — % Other 164 — % ( 78 ) 0.4 % Total tax benefit / effective rate from discontinuing operations $ ( 144,727 ) 36.7 % $ ( 5,477 ) 27.3 % Total operating and investing cash flows of the discontinued operations were as follows, which excludes the Company ’s use of $ 31.8 million and $ 59.4 million during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, of the total income tax benefit recognized on disposal to offset federal income tax payments: Year ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 (In thousands) Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ - $ ( 5,663 ) $ 8,372 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities $ - $ ( 21,515 ) $ ( 331 ) 79 (3) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) The components of other comprehensive income (loss) (“OCI”), including the income tax expense or benefit allocated to each component, were as follows: Year ended December 31, 2025 2024 2023 (In thousands) Foreign currency translation adjustments: Change in unrealized foreign currency translation gains (losses) before income taxes $ 18,931 $ ( 32,532 ) $ 10,044 Income tax expense (benefit) on unrealized foreign currency translation gains (losses) - - - Change in unrealized foreign currency translation gains (losses), net of income taxes $ 18,931 $ ( 32,532 ) $ 10,044 Unrealized gain (losses) on available-for-sale securities: Change in unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period before income taxes $ 90,980 $ 9,950 $ 87,390 Income tax expense (benefit) on unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period 19,045 2,340 18,751 Change in unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities arising during period, net of income taxes 71,935 7,610 68,639 Reclassification from accumulated OCI to net income for (gains) losses realized on available-for-sale securities 2,005 ( 562 ) 2,811 Income tax (expense) benefit on (gains) losses reclassified from accumulated OCI to net income 421 ( 118 ) 590 Reclassification from accumulated OCI to net income for (gains) losses realized on available-for-sale securities, net of income taxes 1,584 ( 444 ) 2,221 Change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, net of income taxes and reclassification adjustment $ 73,519 $ 7,166 $ 70,860 Effect of change in discount rate assumptions on the LFPB: Change in effect in discount rate assumptions on the LFPB before income taxes $ ( 113,258 ) $ 334,035 $ ( 216,301 ) Income tax expense (benefit) on the effect of change in discount rate assumptions on the LFPB from accumulated OCI to net income ( 23,019 ) 70,116 ( 46,799 ) Change in effect in discount rate assumptions on the LFPB, net of income taxes $ ( 90,239 ) $ 263,919 $ ( 169,502 ) (4) Segment and Geographical Information Segments.
He obtained a Higher Diploma (HD) in Marketing Management from the Institute of Marketing Management in in Durban, South Africa and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom. 42 P ART II I TEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES.
He obtained a Higher Diploma (HD) in Marketing Management from the Institute of Marketing Management in Durban, South Africa and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom. 42 P ART II I TEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES.
Refer to Note 2 (Discontinued Operations) to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report for further details. Business Trends and Conditions The relative strength and stability of financial markets and economies in the United States and Canada affect our growth and profitability.
Refer to Note 2 (Discontinued Operations) to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report for further details. Business Trends and Conditions The relative strength and stability of the financial markets and economies in the United States and Canada affect our growth and profitability.
Our profitability will fluctuate to the extent actual disability rates underlying our waiver premium benefits, including recovery rates for individuals currently disabled, differ from actuarial assumptions. The waiver of premium benefit is secondary to the death benefit coverage provided.
Our profitability will fluctuate to the extent actual disability rates underlying our waiver of premium benefits, including recovery rates for individuals currently disabled, differ from actuarial assumptions. The waiver of premium benefit is secondary to the death benefit coverage provided.
We use reinsurance extensively, which has a significant effect on our results of operations. We have generally reinsured between 80% and 90% of the mortality risk on term life insurance (excluding coverage under certain riders) on a quota share YRT basis.
Reinsurance. We use reinsurance extensively, which has a significant effect on our results of operations. We have generally reinsured between 80% and 90% of the mortality risk on term life insurance (excluding coverage under certain riders) on a quota share YRT basis.
Discount rates consist of yield curves that are developed using Bloomberg’s Evaluated Pricing Product based on senior unsecured fixed rate bonds ratings of A+, A or A-.
Discount rates consist of yield curves that are developed using Bloomberg’s Evaluated Pricing Product based on senior unsecured fixed rate bonds ratings of A+, A or A-.
We also receive investment advisory and administrative fees based on the average daily net asset value of client assets held in managed investments programs and contracts related to separate account assets issued by Primerica Life Canada. We, in turn, pay asset-based commissions to the independent sales force.
We, in turn, pay sales commissions to the independent sales force. We also receive investment advisory and administrative fees based on the average daily net asset value of client assets held in managed investments programs and contracts related to separate account assets issued by Primerica Life Canada. We, in turn, pay asset-based commissions to the independent sales force.
The Company recognized a gain during the year ended December 31, 2024 of $ 50.0 million, which is equal to the aggregate proceeds received from the third-party insurers under the policy in May 2024, reflecting the full coverage under the policy.
The Company recognized a gain during the year ended December 31, 2024 of $ 50.0 million, which is equal to the aggregate proceeds received in May 2024 from the third-party insurers under the policy, reflecting the full coverage under the policy.
The Corporate Governance Guidelines and the charters of our Board committees are available in the corporate governance subsection of the investor relations section of our website, www.primerica.com , and are also available in print upon written request to the Corporate Secretary, Primerica, Inc., 1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, GA 30099. I tem 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.
Our Corporate Governance Guidelines and the charters of our Board committees are available in the corporate governance subsection of the investor relations section of our website, www.primerica.com , and are also available in print upon written request to the Corporate Secretary, Primerica, Inc., 1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, GA 30099. I tem 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.
In the event that we make changes in, or provide waivers from, the provisions of the Code of Conduct that the SEC requires us to disclose, we will disclose these events in the corporate governance section of our website.
In the event that we make changes in, or provide waivers from, the provisions of our Code of Conduct that the SEC requires us to disclose, we will disclose these events in the corporate governance section of our website.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to Primerica’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 (Commission File No. 001-34680). 10.20 Coinsurance Agreement Novation Amendment dated as of December 15, 2016 among Primerica Life Insurance Company of Canada, Munich Re Life Insurance Company of Vermont and Munich Re of Malta P.L.C.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to Primerica’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 (Commission File No. 001-34680). 10.10 Coinsurance Agreement Novation Amendment dated as of December 15, 2016 among Primerica Life Insurance Company of Canada, Munich Re Life Insurance Company of Vermont and Munich Re of Malta P.L.C.
The Senior Notes were issued in November 2021 at a price of 99.55 % of the principal amount with an annual interest rate of 2.80 % , payable semi-annually in arrears on May 19 and November 19, and are scheduled to mature on November 19, 2031 .
The Senior Notes were issued in November 2021 at a price of 99.55 % of the principal amount with an annual interest rate of 2.80 % , payable semi-annually in arrears on May 19 and November 19, and are scheduled to mature on November 19, 2031 .
Under the Revolving Credit Facility, we incur a commitment fee that is payable quarterly in arrears and is determined by our debt rating. This commitment fee ranges from 0.10 % to 0.225 % per annum of the aggregate amount of the $ 200.0 million commitment of the lenders under the Revolving Credit Facility that remains undrawn.
Under the Revolving Credit Facility, we incur a commitment fee that is payable quarterly in arrears and is determined by our debt rating. This commitment fee ranges from 0.10 % to 0.225 % per annum of the aggregate amount of the $ 200.0 million commitment of the lenders under the Revolving Credit Facility that remains undrawn.
The substantive service conditions in order to be 101 retirement eligible require that an employee must be at least 55 years old and his or her age plus years of service with the Company must equal at least 75. • RSUs granted to directors have time-based vesting requirements with equal and quarterly graded vesting over four quarters subsequent to the grant date. • In addition, certain directors elected to defer their cash and/or equity retainers into deferred RSUs, which vest immediately (for cash deferrals) or, if applicable, on the dates the RSUs would have vested.
The substantive service conditions in order to be retirement eligible require that an employee must be at least 55 years old and his or her age plus years of service with the Company must equal at least 75. • RSUs granted to directors have time-based vesting requirements with equal and quarterly graded vesting over four quarters subsequent to the grant date. • In addition, certain directors elected to defer their cash and/or equity retainers into deferred RSUs, which vest immediately (for cash deferrals) or, if applicable, on the dates the RSUs would have vested.
We maintain an unsecured $200.0 million Revolving Credit Facility with a syndicate of commercial banks that has a scheduled termination date of June 22, 2026. Amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at a periodic rate equal to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) rate loan or the base rate, plus in either case an applicable 64 margin.
We maintain an unsecured $200.0 million Revolving Credit Facility with a syndicate of commercial banks that has a scheduled termination date of June 22, 2026. Amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at a periodic rate equal to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) rate loan or the base rate, plus in either case an applicable margin.
One means of assessing the exposure of our fixed-maturity securities portfolios to interest rate changes is a duration-based analysis that measures the potential changes in market value resulting from a 65 hypothetical change in interest rates of 100 basis points across all maturities. This model is sometimes referred to as a parallel shift in the yield curve.
One means of assessing the exposure of our fixed-maturity securities portfolios to interest rate changes is a duration-based analysis that measures the potential changes in market value resulting from a hypothetical change in interest rates of 100 basis points across all maturities. This model is sometimes referred to as a parallel shift in the yield curve.
We earn transfer agent recordkeeping fees for administrative functions we perform on behalf of several of our mutual fund providers. An individual client account may include multiple fund positions for which we earn transfer agent recordkeeping fees. We may also receive fees earned for non-bank custodial services that we provide to clients with retirement plan accounts. 50 Sales mix.
We earn transfer agent recordkeeping fees for administrative functions we perform on behalf of several of our mutual fund providers. An individual client account may include multiple fund positions for which we earn transfer agent recordkeeping fees. We may also receive fees earned for non-bank custodial services that we provide to clients with retirement plan accounts. Sales mix.
In an effort to meet business needs and mitigate credit and other portfolio risks, we established investment guidelines that provide restrictions on our portfolio’s composition, including limits on asset type, per issuer limits, credit quality limits, portfolio duration, limits on the amount of investments in approved countries and permissible security types. See “Item 7.
In an effort to meet business needs and mitigate credit and other portfolio risks, we established investment guidelines that provide restrictions on our portfolio’s composition, including limits on asset type, per issuer limits, credit quality limits, portfolio duration, limits on the amount of investments in approved countries and permissible security 64 types. See “Item 7.
Factors that could cause prospective assumptions to be different from historical experience include but are not limited to changes to our term life product series, economic and societal trends, new pharmaceutical drugs, and the impact of regulatory changes. The assumptions and estimates underlying the LFPB require significant judgment, and therefore, are inherently uncertain.
Factors that could cause prospective assumptions to be different from historical experience include but are not limited to changes to our term life insurance product series, economic and societal trends, new pharmaceutical drugs, and the impact of regulatory changes. The assumptions and estimates underlying the LFPB require significant judgment, and therefore, are inherently uncertain.
These allocated items include fees charged for access to POL and costs incurred for technology, independent sales force support, occupancy and other general and administrative costs. Costs that are not directly charged or allocated to our two primary operating segments are included in the Corporate and Other Distributed Products segment. Primerica, Inc. and Subsidiaries Results.
These allocated items include fees charged for access to POL and costs incurred for technology, independent sales force support, occupancy and other general and administrative costs. Costs that are not directly charged or allocated to our two primary operating segments are included in the Corporate and Other Distributed Products segment. 54 Primerica, Inc. and Subsidiaries Results.
Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement under the Primerica, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan (2023 awards). Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to Primerica’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed on February 28, 2024 (Commission File No. 001-34680). 10.27 Form of Primerica, Inc.
Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement under the Primerica, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan (2023 awards). Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to Primerica’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed on February 28, 2024 (Commission File No. 001-34680). 10.16* Form of Primerica, Inc.
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are included as a separate component of other comprehensive income (loss) in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). We also hold equity securities, including common and non-redeemable preferred stock. These equity securities are measured at fair value, and changes in unrealized gains and losses are recognized in net income.
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are included as a separate component of other comprehensive income (loss) in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). 52 We also hold equity securities, including common and non-redeemable preferred stock. These equity securities are measured at fair value, and changes in unrealized gains and losses are recognized in net income.
The tax basis for future policy benefit reserves and unpaid policy claims is actuarially determined in accordance with guidelines set forth in the respective jurisdictional tax codes in the U.S. and Canada. The majority of total deferred tax liabilities are attributable to DAC, which represents the difference between the policy acquisition costs capitalized for U.S.
The tax basis for future policy benefit reserves and unpaid policy claims is actuarially determined in accordance with guidelines set forth in the respective jurisdictional tax codes in the U.S. and Canada. The majority of total deferred tax liabilities are attributable to 97 DAC, which represents the difference between the policy acquisition costs capitalized for U.S.
For revenue associated with ongoing renewal commissions in the Corporate and Other Distributed Products segment, we record a renewal commission receivable asset for the amount of ongoing renewal commissions we anticipate collecting in reporting periods subsequent to the satisfaction of the performance obligation, less amounts that are constrained in Other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
For revenue associated with ongoing renewal commissions in the Corporate and Other Distributed Products segment, we record a renewal commission receivable contract asset for the amount of ongoing renewal commissions we anticipate collecting in reporting periods subsequent to the satisfaction of the performance obligation, less amounts that are constrained in Other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility are borrowed, at our discretion, on the basis of either a Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) rate loan, or a base rate loan. SOFR rate loans bear interest at a periodic rate equal to one-, three-, or six-month 125 Adjusted Term SOFR, plus an applicable margin.
Amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility are borrowed, at our discretion, on the basis of either a Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) rate loan, or a base rate loan. SOFR rate loans bear interest at a periodic rate equal to one-, three-, or six-month Adjusted Term SOFR, plus an applicable margin.
Kieser has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Reputation Officer of Primerica, Inc. and President and Chair of the Primerica Foundation since January 2019, leading public relations, social media, search engine optimization, enterprise research and philanthropy. Previously, she served as Executive Vice President of Investor Relations from April 2010 to December 2018. Ms.
Kieser has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Reputation Officer of Primerica, Inc. and President and Chair of the Primerica Foundation since January 2019, leading public relations, social media, search and generative engine optimization, enterprise research and philanthropy. Previously, she served as Executive Vice President of Investor Relations from April 2010 to December 2018. Ms.
The LLC Note, which is scheduled to mature on December 31, 2030, was obtained in exchange for the Surplus Note of equal principal amount issued by Vidalia Re, a special purpose financial captive insurance company and wholly owned subsidiary of Primerica Life Insurance Company (“Primerica Life”).
The LLC Note, which is scheduled to mature on December 31, 2030, was obtained in exchange for the Surplus Note of equal principal amount issued by Vidalia Re, Inc., a special purpose financial captive insurance company and wholly owned subsidiary of Primerica Life Insurance Company (“Primerica Life”).
Both the LLC Note and the Surplus Note mature on 85 December 31, 2030 and bear interest at an annual interest rate of 4.50 % . The LLC Note is guaranteed by Hannover Re through a credit enhancement feature in exchange for a fee, which is reflected in interest expense in our consolidated statements of income.
Both the Surplus Note and the LLC Note mature on December 31, 2030 and bear interest at an annual interest rate of 4.50 % . The LLC Note is guaranteed by Hannover Re through a credit enhancement feature in exchange for a fee, which is reflected in interest expense in our consolidated statements of income.
We also corroborate pricing information provided by our third-party pricing service by performing a review of selected securities. Our review activities include obtaining detailed information about the 89 assumptions, inputs and methodologies used in pricing the security; documenting this information; and corroborating it by comparison to independently obtained prices and/or independently developed pricing methodologies.
We also corroborate pricing information provided by our third-party pricing service by performing a review of selected securities. Our review activities include: obtaining detailed information about the assumptions, inputs and methodologies used in pricing the security; documenting this information; and corroborating it by comparison to independently obtained prices and/or independently developed pricing methodologies.
Our business is, and we expect will continue to be, influenced by a number of industry-wide and product-specific trends and conditions. Economic conditions, including unemployment levels and consumer confidence, influence investment and spending decisions by middle-income consumers, who are generally our primary clients.
Our business is, and we expect will continue to be, influenced by a number of industry-wide and product-specific trends and conditions. Economic conditions, including unemployment levels, inflation and consumer confidence, influence investment and spending decisions by middle-income consumers, who are generally our primary clients.
Interest rates and credit spreads are highly sensitive to many factors, including governmental monetary policies, domestic and international economic and political conditions and 60 other factors beyond our control. A significant increase in interest rates or credit spreads could result in significant unrealized losses in the value of our invested asset portfolio.
Interest rates and credit spreads are highly sensitive to many factors, including governmental monetary policies, domestic and international economic and political conditions and other factors beyond our control. A significant increase in interest rates or credit spreads could result in significant unrealized losses in the value of our invested asset portfolio.
In addition, the Senior Notes contain covenants that restrict our ability to, among other things, create or incur any indebtedness that is secured by a lien on the capital stock of certain of our subsidiaries, and merge, consolidate or sell all or substantially all of our properties and assets.
In addition, the Senior Notes contain 122 covenants that restrict our ability to, among other things, create or incur any indebtedness that is secured by a lien on the capital stock of certain of our subsidiaries, and merge, consolidate or sell all or substantially all of our properties and assets.
Concurrent with signing these agreements, we transferred the corresponding account balances in respect of the coinsured policies along with the assets to support the statutory 91 liabilities assumed by the IPO coinsurers. Each of the account balances transferred were at book value with no gain or loss recorded in net income.
Concurrent with signing these agreements, we transferred the corresponding account balances in respect of the coinsured policies along with the assets to support the statutory liabilities assumed by the IPO coinsurers. Each of the account balances transferred were at book value with no gain or loss recorded in net income.
The Surplus Note has a principal amount equal to the LLC Note and is scheduled to mature on December 31, 2030. For more information on the Surplus Note, see Note 12 (Debt) to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements.
The Surplus Note has a principal amount equal to the LLC Note and is scheduled to mature on December 31, 2030. For more information on the Surplus Note, see Note 12 (Debt) to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report. 62 Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements.
Our other primary subsidiaries include the following entities: Primerica Financial Services, LLC (“PFS”), a general agency and marketing company; Primerica Life Insurance Company (“Primerica Life”), our principal life insurance company; Primerica Financial Services (Canada) Ltd., a holding company for our Canadian operations, which includes Primerica Life Insurance Company of Canada (“Primerica Life Canada”) and PFSL Investments Canada Ltd.; and PFS Investments Inc.
Our primary subsidiaries include the following entities: Primerica Financial Services, LLC (“PFS”), a general agency and marketing company; Primerica Life Insurance Company (“Primerica Life”), our principal life insurance company; Primerica Financial Services (Canada) Ltd., a holding company for our Canadian operations, which includes Primerica Life Insurance Company of Canada (“Primerica Life Canada”) and PFSL Investments Canada Ltd.; and PFS Investments Inc.
The Parent Company, Primerica Life, and Vidalia Re share the power to direct the activities of the LLC with Hannover Re, but they do not have the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive any residual returns related to the LLC’s primary risks or sources of variability.
The Parent Company, Primerica Life, and Vidalia Re share the power to direct the activities of 83 the LLC with Hannover Re, but they do not have the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive any residual returns related to the LLC’s primary risks or sources of variability.
Individually, those reinsurers are SCOR Global Life Americas Reinsurance Company, SCOR Global Life U.S.A. Reinsurance Company, SCOR Global Life Re Insurance Company of Delaware, and SCOR Global Life of Canada. 92 The IPO coinsurance agreements include provisions to ensure that Primerica Life, Primerica Life Canada and NBLIC receive full regulatory credit for the reinsurance treaties.
Individually, those reinsurers are SCOR Global Life Americas Reinsurance Company, SCOR Global Life U.S.A. Reinsurance Company, SCOR Global Life Re Insurance Company of Delaware, and SCOR Global Life of Canada. The IPO coinsurance agreements include provisions to ensure that Primerica Life, Primerica Life Canada and NBLIC receive full regulatory credit for the reinsurance treaties.
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Hanes (YMCA), the board of visitors of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the National Commission of the Anti-Defamation League. Tracy X. Tan has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since December 2023.
We earn marketing and distribution fees (trail commissions or, with respect to U.S. mutual funds, 12b-1 fees) on mutual fund and annuity assets in the United States and Canada. In the United States, we also earn investment advisory and administrative fees on assets in managed investments.
We earn marketing and distribution fees (trail commissions or, with respect to U.S. mutual funds, 12b-1 fees) on mutual fund and annuity assets in the United States and Canada. In the United States, we also earn investment advisory and administrative fees and marketing support fees on assets in managed investments.
The cohorts are defined by the legal entity that issued the policy and the year the policy was issued. Assumptions of face amounts used to amortize DAC for term life policies, including persistency and mortality, are consistent with the assumptions used in estimating the LFPB.
The cohorts are defined by the legal entity that issued the policy and the year the policy was issued. Assumptions of face amounts used to amortize DAC for term life insurance policies, including persistency and mortality, are consistent with the assumptions used in estimating the LFPB.
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) has established RBC standards for U.S. life insurers, as well as a risk-based capital model act (the “RBC Model Act”) that has been adopted by the insurance regulatory authorities.
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) has established RBC standards for U.S. life insurers, as well as a risk-based capital model act (the “RBC Model Act”) that has been adopted by the insurance regulatory 61 authorities.
See Note 5 (Investments), Note 12 (Debt) and Note 18 (Commitments and Contingent Liabilities) to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report for more information on the redundant reserve financing transaction. Notes Payable.
See Note 5 (Investments), Note 12 (Debt) and Note 18 (Commitments and Contingent Liabilities) to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report for more information on the redundant reserve financing transaction. Note Payable.
(D) Revolving Credit Facility On June 22, 2021, we amended and restated our unsecured $ 200.0 million revolving credit facility (“Revolving Credit Facility”) with a syndicate of commercial banks. The Revolving Credit Facility has a scheduled termination date of June 22, 2026.
On June 22, 2021, we amended and restated our unsecured $ 200.0 million revolving credit facility (“Revolving Credit Facility”) with a syndicate of commercial banks. The Revolving Credit Facility has a scheduled termination date of June 22, 2026 .
For non-employee share-based compensation, we recognize the impact during the period of performance, and the fair value of the award is measured as of the grant date, which occurs in the same quarter as the service period.
For non-employee share-based compensation, we recognize the impact during the period of performance, and the fair value of the award is measured as of the grant date, which generally occurs in the same quarter as the service period.
Report of Independent Regist ered Public Accounting Firm To the Stockholders and Board of Directors Primerica, Inc.: Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Primerica, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income (loss), stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2024, and the related notes and financial statement schedules I, II, III and IV (collectively, the consolidated financial statements).
Report of Independent Regist ered Public Accounting Firm To the Stockholders and Board of Directors Primerica, Inc.: Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Primerica, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income (loss), stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2025, and the related notes and financial statement schedules I, II, III, and IV (collectively, the consolidated financial statements).
They do not include a variety of other potential factors that could affect our business as a result of these changes in interest rates and Canadian currency exchange rates. Interest Rate Risk.
They do not include a variety of other potential factors that could affect our business as a result of these changes in interest rates and Canadian currency exchange rates. 63 Interest Rate Risk.
Policies issued prior to the January 1, 2021 transition date of the Company’s adoption of Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-12, Financial Services—Insurance (Topic 944) — Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Long-Duration Contracts (the “Transition Date”) use an interest rate that reflects the portfolio’s current reinvestment rate while policies issued on or after the Transition Date use an upper-medium grade fixed income instrument yield during the period of issue. 49 Reinsurance.
Policies issued prior to the January 1, 2021 transition date of the Company’s adoption of Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-12, Financial Services—Insurance (Topic 944) — Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Long-Duration Contracts (the “Transition Date”) use an interest rate that reflects the portfolio’s current reinvestment rate while policies issued on or after the Transition Date use an upper-medium grade fixed income instrument yield during the period of issue.
Unrealized gains and losses on AFS securities are included as a separate component of other comprehensive income (loss), except for credit loss impairment discussed below. 74 For an AFS security with an amortized cost that exceeds its fair value, we first determine if we intend to sell or will more-likely-than-not be required to sell the security before the expected recovery of its amortized cost.
Unrealized gains and losses on AFS securities are included as a separate component of other comprehensive income (loss), except for credit loss impairment discussed below. 73 For an AFS security with an amortized cost that exceeds its fair value, we first determine if we intend to sell or will more likely than not be required to sell the security before the expected recovery of its amortized cost.
Represents the amortization of capitalized costs directly associated with the sale of an insurance policy or segregated fund, including sales commissions, medical examination and other underwriting costs, and other eligible policy issuance costs. • Sales commissions .
Represents the amortization of capitalized costs directly associated with the sale of an insurance policy or segregated fund, including sales commissions, medical examination and other underwriting costs, and other eligible policy issuance costs. 53 • Sales commissions .
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to Primerica’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 (Commission File No. 001-34680). 10.19 Coinsurance Amending Agreement dated as of October 20, 2016 among Primerica Life Insurance Company of Canada, Munich Re Life Insurance Company of Vermont (formerly known as Financial Reassurance Company 2010, Ltd.) and Munich-American Holding Corporation.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to Primerica’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 (Commission File No. 001-34680). 114 10.9 Coinsurance Amending Agreement dated as of October 20, 2016 among Primerica Life Insurance Company of Canada, Munich Re Life Insurance Company of Vermont (formerly known as Financial Reassurance Company 2010, Ltd.) and Munich-American Holding Corporation.
The information required by this item will be contained under the following headings in the Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference: • Matters to be Voted on — Proposal 3: Ratification of the Appointment of KPMG LLP as Our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm; • Board of Directors — Board Committees — Audit Committee; and • Audit Matters — Fees and Services of KPMG. 114 P ART IV IT EM 15.
The information required by this item will be contained under the following headings in the Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference: • Matters to be Voted on — Proposal 3: Ratification of the Appointment of KPMG LLP as Our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm; • Board of Directors — Board Committees — Audit Committee; and • Audit Matters — Fees and Services of KPMG. 112 P ART IV IT EM 15.
For purposes of revenue recognition, mutual fund companies and annuity providers are considered the customers in marketing and distribution arrangements; • Fees earned for investment advisory and administrative services within our managed investments program and shareholder service fees earned in Canada for mutual funds for which we serve as principal distributor; • Account-based fees for transfer agent recordkeeping functions and non-bank custodial services; • Fees associated with mortgage brokerage and the distribution of other third-party financial products; and • Other revenue from the sale of miscellaneous products and services including monthly subscription fees from the independent sales representatives for access to POL, our primary independent sales force support tool.
For purposes of revenue recognition, mutual fund companies, annuity providers, and other asset managers are considered the customers in marketing and distribution arrangements; • Fees earned for investment advisory and administrative services within our managed investments program and shareholder service fees earned in Canada for mutual funds for which we serve as principal distributor; • Account-based fees for transfer agent recordkeeping functions and non-bank custodial services; • Fees associated with mortgage distribution and the distribution of other third-party financial products; and • Other revenue from the sale of miscellaneous products and services including monthly subscription fees from the independent sales representatives for access to POL, our primary independent sales force support tool.
The Corporate and Other Distributed Products segment also includes corporate income and expenses not allocated to our other segments, general and administrative expenses (other than expenses that are allocated to the Term Life Insurance and Investment and Savings Products segments), interest expense on notes payable, a redundant reserve financing transaction and our revolving credit facility (“Revolving Credit Facility”), as well as realized gains and losses on our invested asset portfolio.
The Corporate and Other Distributed Products segment also includes corporate income and expenses not allocated to our other segments, general and administrative expenses (other than expenses that are allocated to the Term Life Insurance and Investment and Savings Products segments), interest expense on notes payable, a redundant reserve financing transaction and our revolving credit facility (“Revolving Credit Facility”), as well as recognized gains and losses on our invested asset portfolio.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to Primerica’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2010 (Commission File No. 001-34680). 10.18 Coinsurance Amending Agreement dated as of December 31, 2011 among Primerica Life Insurance Company of Canada and Financial Reassurance Company 2010, Ltd. (currently known as Munich Re Life Insurance Company of Vermont).
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to Primerica’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2010 (Commission File No. 001-34680). 10.8 Coinsurance Amending Agreement dated as of December 31, 2011 among Primerica Life Insurance Company of Canada and Financial Reassurance Company 2010, Ltd. (currently known as Munich Re Life Insurance Company of Vermont).
The Company has $600.0 million of publicly-traded Senior Notes outstanding issued at a price of 99.55% with an annual interest rate of 2.80%, payable semi-annually in arrears on May 19 and November 19. The Senior Notes are scheduled to mature on November 19, 2031. We were in compliance with the covenants of the Senior Notes as of December 31, 2024.
The Company has $600.0 million of publicly-traded Senior Notes outstanding issued at a price of 99.55% with an annual interest rate of 2.80%, payable semi-annually in arrears on May 19 and November 19. The Senior Notes are scheduled to mature on November 19, 2031. We were in compliance with the covenants of the Senior Notes as of December 31, 2025.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to Primerica’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2010 (Commission File No. 001-34680). 10.16 Reinsurance Trust Agreement dated November 23, 2020 among National Benefit Life Insurance Company, American Health and Life Insurance Company, and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to Primerica’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2010 (Commission File No. 001-34680). 10.6 Reinsurance Trust Agreement dated November 23, 2020 among National Benefit Life Insurance Company, American Health and Life Insurance Company, and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to Primerica’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 (Commission File No. 001-34680). 10.17 Coinsurance Agreement dated March 31, 2010 by and between Primerica Life Insurance Company of Canada and Financial Reassurance Company 2010, Ltd. (currently known as Munich Re Life Insurance Company of Vermont).
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to Primerica’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 (Commission File No. 001-34680). 10.7 Coinsurance Agreement dated March 31, 2010 by and between Primerica Life Insurance Company of Canada and Financial Reassurance Company 2010, Ltd. (currently known as Munich Re Life Insurance Company of Vermont).
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to Primerica’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 (Commission File No. 001-34680). 10.21 Coinsurance Amending Agreement dated as of January 1, 2018 among Primerica Life Insurance Company of Canada and Munich Re of Malta P.L.C.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to Primerica’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 (Commission File No. 001-34680). 10.11 Coinsurance Amending Agreement dated as of January 1, 2018 among Primerica Life Insurance Company of Canada and Munich Re of Malta P.L.C.
As of December 31, 2024, Primerica Life Insurance Company of Canada was in compliance with Canada’s minimum capital requirements as defined by OSFI. For more information regarding statutory capital requirements and dividend capacities of our insurance subsidiaries, see Note 17 (Statutory Accounting and Dividend Restrictions) to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report. Redundant Reserve Financing.
As of December 31, 2025, Primerica Life Insurance Company of Canada was in compliance with Canada’s minimum capital requirements as defined by OSFI. For more information regarding statutory capital requirements and dividend capacities of our insurance subsidiaries, see Note 17 (Statutory Accounting and Dividend Restrictions) to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report. Redundant Reserve Financing.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Primerica’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 (Commission File No. 001-34680). 10.8 Second Amended and Restated 80% Coinsurance Agreement dated as of June 23, 2022 between Primerica Life Insurance Company and Swiss Re Life and Health America Inc.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Primerica’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 (Commission File No. 001-34680). 10.3 Second Amended and Restated 80% Coinsurance Agreement dated as of June 23, 2022 between Primerica Life Insurance Company and Swiss Re Life and Health America Inc.
He was Co-Head of Business Technology from 2017 to May 2021 and served in various capacities at the Company since 1980. Mr. Adams earned his B.A. degree in business and economics from Hendrix College in 1978. Lisa A. Brown has served as Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer since October 2024.
He was Co-Head of Business Technology from 2017 to May 2021 and served in various capacities at the Company since 1980. Mr. Adams earned his B.A. degree in business and economics from Hendrix College in 1978. Lisa A. Brown has served as Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer of Primerica, Inc. since October 2024.
Specifically, the evaluation of the mortality, persistency, and disability rate cash flow assumptions (collectively, 67 key assumptions) used in estimating the liability for future policy benefits for term life insurance contracts required subjective auditor judgment and specialized skills and knowledge. The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter.
Specifically, the evaluation of the mortality, persistency, and disability rate cash flow assumptions (collectively, 66 key assumptions) used in estimating the liability for future policy benefits for term life insurance contracts required subjective auditor judgment and specialized skills and knowledge. The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter.
(2) Entity is rated AA by S&P as of December 31, 2024. (3) Includes amounts ceded to Transamerica Reinsurance Companies and fully retroceded to SCOR Global Life Reinsurance Companies. (4) Includes amounts ceded to Lincoln National Life Insurance and fully retroceded to Swiss Re Life & Health America Inc. Certain reinsurers with which we do business receive group ratings.
(2) Entity is rated AA by S&P as of December 31, 2025 . (3) Includes amounts ceded to Transamerica Reinsurance Companies and fully retroceded to SCOR Global Life Reinsurance Companies. (4) Includes amounts ceded to Lincoln National Life Insurance and fully retroceded to Swiss Re Life & Health America Inc. Certain reinsurers with which we do business receive group ratings.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.30 to Primerica’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed on February 28, 2024 (Commission File No. 001-34680). 10.30 Form of Executive Officer Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the Primerica, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan (2024 Executive Officer awards).
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.30 to Primerica’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed on February 28, 2024 (Commission File No. 001-34680). 10.19* Form of Executive Team Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the Primerica, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan (2024 Executive Officer awards).
With the exception of these foreign tax credits, management believes that it is more likely than not that the results of future operations will generate sufficient taxable income to realize its deferred tax assets. Therefore, there were no other significant deferred tax asset valuation allowances as of December 31, 2024 or 2023.
With the exception of these foreign tax credits, management believes that it is more likely than not that the results of future operations will generate sufficient taxable income to realize its deferred tax assets. Therefore, there were no other significant deferred tax asset valuation allowances as of December 31, 2025 or 2024.
Unvested RSUs are deemed participating securities for purposes of calculating EPS as they maintain dividend rights. See Note 15 (Earnings Per Share) for details related to the calculations of our basic and diluted EPS using the two-class method. 78 New Accounting Standards Adopted in the Current Year.
Unvested RSUs are deemed participating securities for purposes of calculating EPS as they maintain dividend rights. See Note 15 (Earnings Per Share) for details related to the calculations of our basic and diluted EPS using the two-class method. 77 New Accounting Standards Adopted in the Current Year.
The amount of deferred loss included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) was $ 26.4 million as of each of December 31, 2024 and 2023 . These deferred losses will not be recognized until such time as we sell or substantially liquidate our Canadian operations, although we have no such intention.
The amount of deferred loss included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) was $ 26.4 million as of each of December 31, 2025 and 2024 . These deferred losses will not be recognized until such time as we sell or substantially liquidate our Canadian operations, although we have no such intention.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to Primerica’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 (Commission File No. 001-34680). 10.22 Monitoring and Reporting Agreement dated as of March 31, 2016 by and among Primerica Life Insurance Company and Pecan Re Inc.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to Primerica’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 (Commission File No. 001-34680). 10.12 Monitoring and Reporting Agreement dated as of March 31, 2016 by and among Primerica Life Insurance Company and Pecan Re Inc.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Primerica’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 14, 2023 (Commission File No. 001-34680). 10.32* Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement, dated as of December 12, 2024, between Primerica, Inc. and Mr. Glenn J. Williams.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Primerica’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 14, 2023 (Commission File No. 001-34680). 10.22* Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement, dated as of December 12, 2024, between Primerica, Inc. and Mr. Glenn J. Williams.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.5 to Primerica’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 5, 2015 (Commission File No. 001-34680). 10.37* Amendment dated as of November 17, 2015 to the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of January 2, 2015, between the Registrant and Mr. Peter W. Schneider.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.5 to Primerica’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 5, 2015 (Commission File No. 001-34680). 10.27* Amendment dated as of November 17, 2015 to the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of January 2, 2015, between the Registrant and Mr. Peter W. Schneider.
These disputes are subject to uncertainties, including large and/or indeterminate amounts sought in certain of these matters and the inherent unpredictability of litigation. As such, the Company is unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result from these matters. 126 Schedu le III Supplementary Insurance Information PRIMERICA, INC.
These disputes are subject to uncertainties, including large and/or indeterminate amounts sought in certain of these matters and the inherent unpredictability of litigation. As such, the Company is unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result from these matters. 123 Schedu le III Supplementary Insurance Information PRIMERICA, INC.
Conversely, if annual lapse rate assumptions were 5% lower during 2024, we would have recognized approximately $10 million of lower DAC amortization for 2024, before the impact of tax, and the rate of DAC amortization would decrease in future years. We believe that a plus or minus 5% annual lapse rate change is a reasonably possible variation.
Conversely, if annual lapse rate assumptions were 5% lower during 2025, we would have recognized approximately $10 million of lower DAC amortization for 2025, before the impact of tax, and the rate of DAC amortization would decrease in future years. We believe that a plus or minus 5% annual lapse rate change is a reasonably possible variation.
The Model Regulation entitled Valuation of Life Insurance Policies, commonly known as Regulation XXX, requires insurers to carry statutory policy benefit reserves for term life insurance policies with long-term premium guarantees which are often significantly in excess of the future policy benefit reserves that insurers deem necessary to satisfy claim obligations (“redundant policy benefit reserves”).
The Model Regulation titled Valuation of Life Insurance Policies, commonly known as Regulation XXX, requires insurers to carry statutory policy benefit reserves for term life insurance policies with long-term premium guarantees which are often significantly in excess of the future policy benefit reserves that insurers deem necessary to satisfy claim obligations (“redundant policy benefit reserves”).
All reinsurance contracts in effect for the three-year period ended December 31, 2024 transfer a reasonable possibility of substantial loss to the reinsurer or are accounted for under the deposit method of accounting. Ceded premiums are treated as a reduction to direct premiums and are recognized when due to the assuming company.
All reinsurance contracts in effect for the three-year period ended December 31, 2025 transfer a reasonable possibility of substantial loss to the reinsurer or are accounted for under the deposit method of accounting. Ceded premiums are treated as a reduction to direct premiums and are recognized when due to the assuming company.
Best (1) Reinsurance recoverables include balances ceded under coinsurance transactions of term life insurance policies that were in force as of December 31, 2009. Amounts shown are net of their share of the reinsurance receivables from other reinsurers. Arrangements with these reinsurers include collateral trust agreements held in support of reinsurance recoverables.
Best (1) Reinsurance recoverables include balances ceded under coinsurance transactions of term life insurance policies that were in force as of December 31, 2009. Amounts shown are net of their share of the reinsurance recoverable from other reinsurers. Arrangements with these reinsurers include collateral trust agreements held in support of reinsurance recoverables.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting There have not been any changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fourth quarter of 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting There have not been any changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fourth quarter of 2025 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
Examples of changes in the sales mix that influence our results include the following: • sales of annuity products in the United States will generate higher revenues in the period such sales occur than sales of other investment products that either generate lower up-front revenues or, in the case of managed investments and segregated funds, no up-front revenues; • sales of a higher proportion of managed investments, Canadian mutual funds, and segregated funds products will spread the revenues generated over time because we earn higher revenues based on assets under management for these accounts each period as opposed to earning up-front revenues based on product sales; and • sales of a higher proportion of mutual fund products sold in the United States will impact the timing and amount of revenue we earn given the distinct transfer agent recordkeeping and non-bank custodial services we provide for certain mutual fund products we distribute.
Examples of changes in the sales mix that influence our results include the following: • sales of annuity products in the United States will generate higher revenues in the period when such sales occur compared to sales of other investment products that either generate lower up-front revenues or, in the case of managed investments, no up-front revenues; • sales of a higher proportion of managed investments and Canadian mutual funds will spread the revenues generated over time because we earn higher revenues based on assets under management for these accounts each period as opposed to earning up-front revenues based on product sales; and • sales of a higher proportion of mutual fund products sold in the United States will impact the timing and amount of revenue we earn given the distinct transfer agent recordkeeping and non-bank custodial services we provide for certain mutual fund products we distribute.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2024, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2025, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
As of each reporting period, all assets and liabilities recorded at fair value are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input (Level 3 being the lowest in the hierarchy) that is significant to the fair value measurement. Significant levels of estimation and 88 judgment are required to determine the fair value of certain of our investments.
As of each reporting period, all assets and liabilities recorded at fair value are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input (Level 3 being the lowest in the hierarchy) that is significant to the fair value measurement. Significant levels of estimation and 86 judgment are required to determine the fair value of certain of our investments.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.4 to Primerica’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 5, 2015 (Commission File No. 001-34680). 10.36* Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of January 2, 2015, between the Registrant and Mr. Peter W. Schneider.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.4 to Primerica’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 5, 2015 (Commission File No. 001-34680). 10.26* Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of January 2, 2015, between the Registrant and Mr. Peter W. Schneider.
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