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Canadian Life and Health Insurance Facts -- 2018

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Contents View provincial data View historical data 17 Over the past decade, total general fund assets grew at an average annual rate of 6.0% to $519 billion, compared to segregated fund assets which grew at an average annual rate of 7.5% to $339 billion. The popularity of segregated funds has increased relative to general funds, rising from 35% of total assets in 2007 to 39% in 2017. The mix of investments within general and segregated funds (bonds, stocks, mutual funds, etc.) reflects the nature of the associated insurance contracts. Segregated fund General fund $50B - $100B $150B $200B $250B $300B Bonds Stocks Mutual funds Mortage loans Real estate Cash & other investments Other Asset mix Investing in the Canadian economy The industry is one of the largest investors in a variety of key asset classes that support the long-term growth of the economy, and continues to be a major source of financing for all levels of government in Canada – federal, provincial and municipal. The long-term nature of insurers' liabilities is especially suited to financing infrastructure investments $42B Infrastructure Investment $114B Provincial & Municipal Government Bonds $25B Federal Government Bonds

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