Like all financial service providers, America's life insurers are feeling the effects of a tight credit market and declining stock values. However, the life insurance industry remains well-positioned to withstand the crisis and continue its proud tradition of honoring its obligations to policyholders.

Life insurers are in the business of long-term financial and retirement planning. Therefore, they manage their assets to reflect the long-term nature of their obligations. Learn more about the long-term nature of the industry's assets and investments in The Life Insurance Industry: Withstanding the Financial Crisis.