A big part of the working capital that helps Kansas 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 $54 billion in Kansas with agricultural loans, education bonds, residential and retail mortgages and more. We are here to strengthen communities and families across the Sunflower State.
- $42 billion in stocks and bonds that help finance business development and create new jobs
- $8 billion in real estate, loans and other investments
- $4 billion in mortgage loans on farms, residential, and commercial property
Investing in Agriculture
With investments in agricultural mortgage loans in Gray, Hamilton,
Haskell, Neosho and other counties, cities and towns totaling $129
million, life insurers are providing vital financing to the state’s farmers.
Investing in Apartments/Multifamily
Life insurers have invested $1.5 billion in mortgage loans for
apartment buildings and multifamily units in Wichita, Lawrence,
Topeka and other cities in the state, helping individuals and families
call Kansas “home.”
Investing in Retail
Nearly a quarter of the jobs in The Sunflower State are supported by
the retail industry, according to the National Retail Federation. Life
insurers strongly support retail. They have provided $706 million in
mortgage financing in Kansas City, Manhattan, Winfield and other
cities.
Investing in Education
Life insurers have invested $311 million in bonds issued by school
districts in Sedgwick, Wyandotte, Geary and other counties. These
investments promote safer schools and enhanced technologies that
prepare Kansas students for the future.
Investing in Infrastructure
With $60 million invested in bonds issued by utilities and another $208
million invested in bonds issued by the state transportation
department, life insurers are helping finance infrastructure
improvements throughout Kansas.
Investing in Industry
Life insurers have provided a total $727 million in financing for
mortgage loans for industries in Kansas City, Wichita and Manhattan.