A big part of the working capital that helps New Jersey 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 $219 billion in New Jersey’s economy with agricultural loans, education bonds, residential and retail mortgages and more. We are here to strengthen communities and families across the Garden State.
- $152 billion in stocks and bonds that help finance business development and create new jobs
- $31 billion in real estate, loans and other investments
- $36 billion in mortgage loans on farms, residential, and commercial property
Investing in Apartments/Multifamily
With investments in mortgages for apartments/multifamily units in
Newark, Jersey City, Camden, Trenton and more, life insurers are
helping families throughout the state call the Garden State “home.” In
all, life insurers currently have $13.2 billion invested in financing for
these loans.
Investing in Retail
A quarter of the jobs in the state are supported by the retail industry,
says the National Retail Federation. Life insurers play a role in this
story. They help keep people working and businesses thriving as a
result of $4.7 billion in retail mortgages they have provided in recent
years.
Investing in Education
Life insurers have nearly $1.2 billion invested today in bonds for
education in New Jersey. These investments provide for safer school
buildings. They help the state enhance technology for students and
staff and ensure students have the tools they need to learn at their
best.
Investing in Infrastructure
Life insurers have invested more than $2.6 billion in bonds to help
build the state’s infrastructure. This includes funding for roads, clean
water, electricity and more throughout the state.
Investing in Industry
With investments in Vineland, Newark, Jersey City, Princeton and
more, life insurers help make the state a hub for manufacturing and
industry. In all, life insurers have invested $6.5 billion in mortgages for
Garden State industries.
Investing in Office Space
Life insurers have invested $1.4 billion in recent years in mortgages
for offices in Newark, Trenton, Atlantic City and more, helping build
business and commerce in New Jersey.