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Life insurers still dogged by real estate investments: A.M. Best

Despite an improving economy, losses and investment risks continue to loom ahead for life insurers' investment portfolios, according to a report from ratings firm A.M. Best Co. Inc.

Despite an improving economy, losses and investment risks continue to loom ahead for life insurers' investment portfolios, according to a report from ratings firm A.M. Best Co. Inc.
The report did reveal that the top 16 publicly traded U.S. life and annuity carriers had a boost in profit during the

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