American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) President and CEO Dirk Kempthorne issued the following statement today in response to Hurricane Harvey:

Washington, D.C. (August 29, 2017) — “The life insurance industry mourns the devastation, suffering and loss of life resulting from Hurricane Harvey. We extend our deepest sympathies to families and loved ones affected by the hurricane.

“America’s life insurance companies are keenly aware of the vital role their products can play in rebuilding lives. As they have in the past, life insurers will deliver on the promise of financial security they have made to policyholders.

“On behalf of ACLI, I will be reaching out to the governors in Texas and Louisiana, as well as to the insurance commissioners in these states, to offer our help in addressing any life insurance related issue that may arise as a result of this disaster. The full resources of ACLI will be available to assist.

“We also will be displaying on our website information that may be of assistance to policyholders affected by the disaster.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with all affected by the hurricane.”

Life insurance consumer information can be found at acli.com.

The American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) is a Washington, D.C.-based trade association with approximately 290 member companies operating in the United States and abroad. ACLI advocates in state, federal, and international forums for public policy that supports the industry marketplace and the 75 million American families that rely on life insurers’ products for financial and retirement security. ACLI members offer life insurance, annuities, retirement plans, long-term care and disability income insurance, and reinsurance, representing 95 percent of industry assets in the United States. Learn more at www.acli.com.