By Dave Sebastian

Truist Insurance Holdings Inc., a Truist Financial Corp. subsidiary, said it has agreed to buy insurance-distribution platform Constellation Affiliated Partners from RedBird Capital Partners for an undisclosed amount.

The transaction would add about $160 million in annual revenue to the unit's wholesale division, Truist said Monday.

"Expanding our insurance business remains a key priority for Truist as we continually look for ways to enhance our offerings and introduce new clients to Truist," Truist Financial Chairman and Chief Executive Kelly King said. "This acquisition enables us to continue diversifying our revenue and provide expansive insurance solutions to our clients."

RedBird Capital Partners formed Constellation Affiliated Partners in 2019 and grew it through acquisitions.

Truist said Constellation Affiliated Partners would be combined with Truist insurance Holdings' CRC Group.

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