3-61 the Largest Asset Category on the Balance Sheet of U.S.life

question 1

Multiple Choice

3-61 The largest asset category on the balance sheet of U.S.life insurance companies as of year-end 2009 was

• A)government securities.
• B)corporate bonds.
• C)corporate stock.
• D)cash.
• E)mortgages.

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