A big part of the working capital that helps Virginia 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 $168 billion in Virginia’s economy with agricultural loans, education and affordable housing bonds, retail mortgages and more. We are here to strengthen communities and families across the Old Dominion.
Investing in Education
Life insurers have purchased $1.3 billion in bonds issued by
education-based entities, including $274 million from the Virginia
Public School Authority and $61 million from the Virginia
Commonwealth University.
Investing in Affordable Housing
Life insurers have invested $1.4 billion with the Virginia Housing
Development Authority, which helps Virginians attain quality,
affordable housing.
Investing in Apartments/Multifamily
In Newport News, Richmond and other cities, life insurers have
invested $6 billion in mortgages for apartment buildings and
multifamily units, helping families call the Old Dominion “home.”
Investing in Infrastructure
Life insurers have investments today in the Virginia Commonwealth
Transportation Board, the Virginia State Port Authority, the Henrico
County Water and Sewer System, the Richmond Metropolitan
Authority Expressway, the Fairfax County Water Authority, and more,
with bond purchases for a wide range of infrastructure totaling $738
million.
Investing in Retail
By providing $3.2 billion in retail mortgage loans, life insurers play a
role in boosting employment in Virginia. The National Retail
Federation says that 25 percent of jobs are supported by the retail
industry in the state.
Investing in Agriculture
Life insurers have invested $85 million in agricultural loans that
provide the working capital Virginia farmers need to purchase
equipment and support their operations.