American International Group Inc (AIG), Metlife Inc (MET): What to Expect From Your Life Insurer

Conclusion

While increased volatility in the direct consequence of rising rates and the relatively higher betas of mortgage insurance companies, the accompanied equity market declines could affect Prudential Financial Inc (NYSE:PRU) and Metlife Inc (NYSE:MET) negatively. They are both considered among the most equity-sensitive life insurers. There is also a chance that their managements will refrain from executing the already declared share buyback programs until the non-bank SIFI implications are clear. On the other hand, American International Group Inc (NYSE:AIG)’s investors can expect a significant increase in their company’s share buyback program.

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