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Annual, Seasonally Adjusted

LFEACNTTATA647S • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

344,900.00

Year-over-Year Change

-6.39%

Date Range

1/1/1999 - 1/1/2024

Summary

The Annual, Seasonally Adjusted series measures the annual change in total assets held by U.S. life insurance companies. This metric provides insight into the financial health and investment trends of the life insurance industry.

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

The Annual, Seasonally Adjusted series tracks the year-over-year change in total assets for U.S. life insurance companies. This figure is a key indicator of the sector's growth, asset allocation, and investment strategies, which have implications for consumer insurance costs and broader financial markets.

Methodology

The data is collected and calculated by the U.S. Federal Reserve based on regulatory filings from life insurance companies.

Historical Context

Policymakers and market analysts closely monitor this series to assess the life insurance industry's financial position and its potential impacts on consumer insurance premiums and broader economic conditions.

Key Facts

  • U.S. life insurers held over $7 trillion in total assets as of 2022.
  • The life insurance industry's total assets have grown by over 40% in the past decade.
  • Asset growth supports insurers' ability to cover policy obligations and invest in the economy.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: The Annual, Seasonally Adjusted series tracks the year-over-year change in total assets held by U.S. life insurance companies.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: This metric provides insight into the financial health, investment strategies, and growth trends of the life insurance industry, which has implications for consumer insurance costs and broader financial markets.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected and calculated by the U.S. Federal Reserve based on regulatory filings from life insurance companies.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: Policymakers and market analysts closely monitor this series to assess the life insurance industry's financial position and its potential impacts on consumer insurance premiums and broader economic conditions.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is released quarterly with a delay of several months, and may be subject to revisions by the Federal Reserve.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Annual, Seasonally Adjusted (LFEACNTTATA647S), retrieved from FRED.