Article Abstract:
Life and health insurance company assets grew $118 billion to $1.7 trillion in 1991, almost identical to the 1990 rate. However, the industry's median net yield on assets declined 43 basis points to 8.24% because of poor bond yields. The proportion of mortgages to assets dropped 2% to 17% due to a 3.6% downturn in mortgages held. In 1990 and 1991, delinquent mortgages grew one point to 2.2%, and foreclosed mortgages rose 2.2% in 1991 after a 1.5% increase in 1990. Assets held as separate accounts increased 28% because they allow flexibility. Assets of the top 125 companies are listed.
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In 1990, the expense-to-premium ratios of the top 100 life/health insurance companies dropped to 17%. The growth in premiums written in 1990 was 10% while company expenses grew by only 8%. The expense-to premium ratios of the leading 100 companies are broken down by rent; salaries; contribution to benefits; advertising; postage and printing; real estate; agents' expenses; real estate; taxes, fees and licenses; and commissions.
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An analysis of the top 100 largest life/health insurance companies in 1991, ranked by assets, insurance issued and insurance in force, is presented. Assets for the top 100 rose to $1.3 trillion, over 81% of the increase results for the industry as a whole. Total insurance issued by the industry dropped to $1.8 trillion, down 1% from 1990. Insurance in force totaled $12.8 trillion for the industry.
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