Higher interest rates: Don’t wish for too much, too fast

November 24, 2015 by Warren S. Hersch

There’s broad consensus that the Federal Reserve will deliver an interest rate hike at its December 16 policy meeting, and that life insurers will at long last get some relief from historically low yields. Often not discussed among industry-watchers, however, are the risks insurers face in a rising interest rate environment, specifically one where rates ratchet up unexpectedly fast over a short period.

This is a scenario the companies need to factor into their contingency plans.  Click HERE to read article 

Originally Posted at LifeHealthPro on November 17, 2015 by Warren S. Hersch.