A big part of the working capital that helps Arkansas open its doors, invest in new projects and grow its workforce comes from long-term investments by life insurers. Our companies have invested $41 billion in Arkansas’ economy with mortgage loans for agriculture, retail, and apartment buildings/multifamily units, bond purchases for education, infrastructure and more. We are here to strengthen businesses and communities across the Natural State.
- $33 billion in stocks and bonds that help finance business development and create new jobs
- $5 billion in real estate, loans and other investments
- $2 billion in mortgage loans on farms, residential, and commercial property
Investing in Agriculture
Life insurers have invested nearly $920 million in agricultural loans in recent years. From Arkansas county to Woodruff county and throughout the state, these loans provide the working capital farmers need to upgrade and purchase equipment and expand their land.
Investing in Education
Life insurers have invested $282 million in bonds for education in recent years. These bonds allow Arkansas schools to invest in safer buildings, enhance technology for students and staff, and ensure the state’s students have the tools they need to learn at their best.
Investing in Infrastructure
Investing in Retail
The life insurance industry has remained a steady source of funding for retail in the state, investing $84 million in mortgages throughout the state in recent years.
Investing in Office Space
Life insurers have invested nearly $50 million in recent years in mortgages for offices in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Springdale and more, helping build business and commerce in the Natural State.
Investing in Residential
Life insurers are helping middle-income Arkansans purchase single family homes by investing $56 million in residential mortgages in recent years. The average life insurer-provided mortgage is $102,000. Life insurers are helping individuals and families call the Natural State “home.”