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Prudential Financial, Inc. Is Targeting Japan’s Retirement Boom—Can Brad Hearn Replicate The U.S. Distribution Playbook?

Prudential Financial reported strong financial performance during its latest quarterly earnings, with a notable increase in pretax adjusted operating income to $1.9 billion, a 28% rise from the previous year, amounting to $4.26 per share. This achievement reflected robust earnings growth across all business divisions. A key contributor to these results was the enhanced spread income and improved underwriting experience, particularly in the global retirement and insurance sectors. Additionally, Prudential benefited from higher-than-expected alternative investment income, mainly driven by private equity and hedge fund performance, although partially offset by weaker real estate returns. Positive highlights from Prudential’s performance included sustained momentum in its PGIM investment management business with positive net inflows, and successful transactions reinforcing its leadership in institutional markets, such as the Jumbo Pension Risk Transfer. The U.S. segment experienced strong sales in Individual Retirement, Life, and Group Insurance, indicating effective distribution strategies and a diversified portfolio.