U.S. Life Insurers Boost Capital And Surplus

U.S. life insurers enjoyed double-digit growth in total capital and surplus last year, according to a new report.

Published by Moody’s Investors Services Inc., New York, the research shows that Moody’s rated companies reported a 13% growth in capital and surplus for the year ended 2009. Capital and surplus, including asset valuation reserves (AVR), rose to $237 billion from $210 billion.

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