A big part of the working capital that helps Georgia open its doors, invest in new projects and grow its workforce comes from long-term investments by life insurers. Our companies have invested $201 billion in Georgia’s economy with loans for infrastructure development, education bonds, affordable housing financing, apartments/multifamily mortgages and more. We are here to strengthen communities and businesses across the Peach State.
- $156 billion in stocks and bonds that help finance business development and create new jobs
- $26 billion in real estate, loans and other investments
- $18 billion in mortgage loans on farms, residential, and commercial property
Investing in Education
Life insurers have invested $255 million with the Cherokee County School District, Gwinnett County Public Schools, Newton County School District and more in recent years. This represents financing for safer school buildings, to keep up with and enhance technology for students and staff, and to ensure Georgia’s students have the tools they need to learn at their best.
Investing in Infrastructure
Life insurers have invested in recent years nearly $2 billion in airports, rapid transit, clean water and energy in the state, helping keep Atlanta and Georgia overall moving forward into the future.
Investing in Affordable Housing
Life insurers invested more than $166 million in recent years into the Georgia State Housing and Finance Authority, helping finance strong, vibrant communities throughout the Peach State.
Investing in Apartments/Multifamily
Life insurers have invested nearly $6.3 billion in mortgages in Atlanta, Savannah, Macon, Milledgeville, Columbus and more, helping more individuals and families call the Peach State “home.”
Investing in Industry
Life insurers have invested nearly $3.2 billion in Georgia for industrial development in Atlanta, Statesboro, Savannah, Jefferson, Sandy Springs and other parts of the state, contributing to the state’s significant growth in this important economic sector.
Investing in Agriculture
From Gilmer County in north Georgia to Bainbridge in southern Georgia, life insurers in recent years have invested heavily in farmers, providing nearly $400 million in financing. These agricultural loans help keep the state the perennial leader in the nation in the production of peanuts, broilers, pecans, blueberries and spring onions.