Demutualization's next phase

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A second phase of smaller demutualizations, taking the form of sponsored demutualizations, might occur after the recovery of the economy and the equity markets. The firms having managerial skills and financial fortitude would use dematualization to acquire other firms to increase their growth rates and remain competitive.

Publisher: Standard & Poor's Corporation
Publication Name: Standard & Poor's Industry Surveys: Insurance
Subject: Insurance
ISSN: 0196-4666
Year: 2004
Acquisitions & mergers, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Acquisitions and mergers, Going public (Securities), Initial public offerings, Company public offering, John Hancock Financial Services Inc.

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An industry under pressure

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The political and economic instability, war with Iraq, declining equity values, and the decaying corporate credit quality have brought the United States life insurance industry under severe pressure. The affect of these forces on the industry and the consequences experienced henceforth are analyzed.

Publisher: Standard & Poor's Corporation
Publication Name: Standard & Poor's Industry Surveys: Insurance
Subject: Insurance
ISSN: 0196-4666
Year: 2003

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Life insurers try to change with the times

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The changing trends in the life insurance industry, its operating methods and its stock performance are discussed. Methodology for a good analysis of a life insurer is provided. A list of industry references is also provided.

Publisher: Standard & Poor's Corporation
Publication Name: Standard & Poor's Industry Surveys: Insurance
Subject: Insurance
ISSN: 0196-4666
Year: 2003
Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis

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Subjects list: United States, Management, Insurance industry, Securities, Company business management, Company securities, Industry Overview, Analysis
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