Fitch Publishes Update on U.S. Life Insurance Sector

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CHICAGO, October 07 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has issued today a report providing an
update on the U.S. Life Insurance Sector. The report provides both summary
statistics highlighting industry trends as well as individual company analysis,
including current ratings and Rating Outlooks.

'U.S. Life Insurance Sector Update' is available at Fitch's website at
'www.fitchratings.com' or by clicking on the link.

Contact:

Douglas L. Meyer, CFA

Managing Director

+1-312-368-2061

Fitch Ratings, Inc.

70 W. Madison

Chicago, IL 60602

Douglas R. Baker

Analyst

+1-312-368-3207

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U.S. Life Insurance Sector Update

https://www.fitchratings.com/creditdesk/reports/report_frame.cfm?rpt_id=872033

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