25) To the Extent That the Price or Nonprice Terms Applied to Insurance Companies Have Tightened or Eased Over the Past Three Months (as Reflected in Your Responses to Questions 23 and 24), What Are the Most Important Reasons for the Change?| B. Possible Reasons for Easing | 5. Increased Availability of Balance Sheet or Capital at Your Institution. | Answer Type: 3rd Most Important
CTQ25B53MINR • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
1/1/2012 - 4/1/2025
Summary
Tracks institutional perspectives on insurance company pricing and capital availability. Provides insights into financial sector lending conditions and institutional risk assessment.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
Measures changes in balance sheet capacity and capital availability for insurance companies. Reflects institutional lending sentiment and financial market dynamics.
Methodology
Collected through quarterly survey of financial institutions and lending professionals.
Historical Context
Used by regulators and financial analysts to understand credit market conditions.
Key Facts
- Quarterly survey-based metric
- Indicates institutional lending capacity
- Reflects financial sector health
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: Tracks changes in balance sheet capacity for insurance companies. Provides insights into institutional lending conditions.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Collected quarterly through financial institution surveys. Reflects recent market conditions.
Q: Why is this indicator important?
A: Helps economists and policymakers understand financial sector lending dynamics and institutional risk assessment.
Q: Who uses this economic data?
A: Financial analysts, regulators, and institutional investors use this to assess market conditions.
Q: What limitations exist in this data?
A: Survey-based, representing perceptions rather than absolute measurements. Reflects respondent perspectives.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Insurance Company Balance Sheet Capacity (CTQ25B53MINR), retrieved from FRED.