Investing in Infrastructure
Life insurers have provided nearly $700 million in financing for infrastructure improvements in Michigan. This includes bond purchases from the Wayne County Airport Authority, the Great Lakes Water Authority, the Lansing Board of Water & Light, and more.

Investing in Education
Life insurers have invested more than $2 billion in bonds for education in Michigan, including $216 million in bonds from the Detroit public schools. Life insurers also have invested $63 million in schools and community colleges in Livonia, Dexter, L’Anse Creuse, East China and Lansing. These bonds build safer school buildings, keep up with and enhance technology for students and staff, and ensure Michigan students have the tools they need to learn at their best.

Investing in Apartments/ Multifamily
The industry has dedicated $1.9 billion to mortgage loans for apartment buildings and multifamily homes, helping more individuals and families call Michigan “home.”

Investing in Industry
By providing industrial mortgages totaling nearly $1.9 billion in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing and more, life insurers have helped keep Michigan a world leader in industrial production.

Investing in Affordable Housing
Life insurers have invested $290 million in affordable housing through the state’s Housing Development Authority.

Investing in Agriculture
Life insurers have invested $381 million in agricultural loans in Michigan. From beans to blueberries, corn to cattle, these mortgage loans provide farmers with the financing they need to obtain and upgrade their farms and produce more than 300 commodities.