OLDWICK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Best’s Review has released the following preview content of next month’s issue:

• In “US Interest Rates, Excess Capital Drive Life Insurers’ M&A Push,” industry experts explain why they expect more active M&A in 2022, especially from life and annuity insurers, and how more rate hikes could affect deals.
• “US Fed Rate Hikes, Ukraine Invasion and Lingering COVID-19 Inject Volatility into Bonds” looks at how inflation and other factors have affected returns and what the future may hold for the market.

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