Insurance Firms Deploy $35B Liquidity, Shed Legacy Annuities as AI Investments Pressure 2026 Profits
Brookfield Wealth Solutions maintains $35B in liquid assets for policyholder obligations while MetLife divests legacy variable annuities to Talcott Resolution Life. OP Pohjola projects lower 2026 operating profit despite launching quantum and AI research units, signaling sector-wide tension between capital strength and profitability during technology-driven transformation.
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