Tuesday, December 02, 2008

 

Life Insurers Talk Mergers, but Deals are Tough

Many U.S. life insurers are likely talking about possible mergers amid the economic downturn, but it may be a tough time to do many deals.

Life insurers could be in for losses from their commercial real estate portfolios and from guarantees in their variable annuities products. And volatile markets could lead to more investment losses.

Life Insurers Talk Mergers, but Deals are Tough
Source: Reuters

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