Article Abstract:
Life insurance industry securities could be good defensive strategy investments although they performed poorly in 1995 and the 1st qtr of 1996 and are not ranked high overall in year ahead performance expectations. Some companies, with good acquisition records will do well on year ahead performance. Companies who have a record of paying attractive dividends and maintain a good cash flow can offer good defensive strategies for an otherwise unrestful market.
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There were a number of mergers in the life insurance industry in 1996, and life insurance stocks had impressive price gains, as well. These gains have carried over into 1997. Restructuring of several multi-line insurance companies should also contribute to further industry consolidation in 1997 and 1998. Jefferson-Pilot Corp, SunAmerica Inc, Conseco Inc, and ReliaStar Financial Corp are among timely life insurance stocks for investors in 1997.
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Strength in the life insurance market is restricted to variable annuities in 1996 and variable annuities are expected to retain the earnings strength in 1997. Growth in the variable annuity market is expected to decrease. Life insurance industry stock as a whole has performed erratically in early 1996 but earnings have continued to show strength.
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