Ameriprise Financial Announces Agreement to Sell Auto & Home Business to American Family Insurance for $1.05 Billion

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 2 -- Ameriprise Financial issued the following news release:

Ameriprise Financial (NYSE: AMP) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement with a subsidiary of Madison, Wisconsin-based American Family Insurance Mutual Holding Company (American Family Insurance) for the sale of Ameriprise Auto & Home (AAH), a business unit of Ameriprise Financial based in De Pere, Wisconsin. Ameriprise will receive gross proceeds of $1.05 billion in cash. After a payment to an affinity partner, the net proceeds are approximately $950 million, subject to certain post-closing financial adjustments. Both companies are committed to executing a smooth transition for partners, policyholders, employees and other stakeholders. Current AAH customers will retain their policies with no change in coverage or service.

Ameriprise made the decision to pursue a sale following a previously disclosed strategic review of the AAH business and the company determined that now is an appropriate time to exit this business. The sale is consistent with Ameriprise's strategic focus on its core growth areas of Advice & Wealth Management and Asset Management.

"We are proud of the exceptional value and award-winning service we've provided to Auto & Home policyholders over the last several decades and we sincerely thank each and every employee for their dedication and contributions," said Jim Cracchiolo, Chairman and CEO of Ameriprise Financial. "This transaction is consistent with our strategy to grow our less capital-intensive businesses and is expected to reduce our risk profile and increase capital flexibility. Given American Family's financial strength and reputation for quality products and customer care, we are pleased to reach this agreement and feel confident that we will be leaving the business in good stead."

The Ameriprise Auto & Home legal entities are being sold and there will be no contingent liability associated with this transaction for Ameriprise Financial except for certain post-closing financial adjustments and customary indemnification obligations in a transaction of this type. The transaction is subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the second half of 2019.

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC acted as financial advisor and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP acted as legal advisor to Ameriprise in the transaction.

About Ameriprise Financial

At Ameriprise Financial, we have been helping people feel confident about their financial future for more than 120 years. With extensive asset management, advisory and insurance capabilities and a nationwide network of approximately 10,000 financial advisors, we have the strength and expertise to serve the full range of individual and institutional investors' financial needs. For more information, or to find an Ameriprise financial advisor, visit ameriprise.com.

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About American Family Insurance

Madison, Wisconsin-based American Family Insurance group is the nation's 13th-largest property/casualty insurance group and ranks No. 311 on the Fortune 500 list. The company sells American Family-brand products, including auto, homeowners, life, business and farm/ranch insurance, primarily through its exclusive independent contractor agents in 19 states. American Family affiliates (The General and Homesite) also provide options for consumers who want to manage their insurance matters directly over the internet or by phone. Affiliate Main Street America sells insurance products through independent agents. Web www.amfam.com; Facebook www.facebook.com/amfam; Twitter www.twitter.com/amfam.