A big part of the working capital that helps Hawaii open its doors to families, invest in new projects and grow its workforce comes from long-term investments by life insurers. Our companies have invested $26 billion in Hawaii with agricultural loans, education bonds, residential and retail mortgages and more. We are here to strengthen communities and families across the Aloha State.
- $20 billion in stocks and bonds that help finance business development and create new jobs
- $4 billion in real estate, loans and other investments
- $3 billion in mortgage loans on farms, residential, and commercial property
Investing in Retail
Life insurers are strong supporters of retail in The Aloha State,
investing $661 million in retail mortgages in recent years. These
investments also boost employment in the state. In fact, 26 percent of
Hawaii's jobs are supported by the retail industry, according to the
National Retail Federation.
Investing in Residential
Life insurers have invested $769 million in single-family homes in
Kahului, Hilo, Kapa’a, Honolulu and other areas throughout Hawaii in
recent years.
Investing in Infrastructure
Life insurers have invested nearly $462 million in recent in bonds for
airports, roads and water systems in the state, helping ensure
Hawaii’s infrastructure is prepared to meet the growing demands
placed on it.
Investing in Industry
The Aloha State also is a state for industry, which life insurers strongly
support. They have invested $175 million in recent years in industrial
mortgages on Oahu and on other islands.
Investing in Office Space
Life insurers have invested $81 million in mortgages for offices in
Honolulu, Kapa’a, and other towns throughout the state.
Investing in Education
Who would think that life insurers are major investors in the University
of Hawaii? Not many people would, but they are. Life insurers have
purchased revenue bonds totaling $25 million that were issued by the
university in recent years.