Fed Reverses Course With First Rate Hike Since 2023: 3 Insurers to Buy

The Federal Reserve raised the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4%, marking its first rate increase since 2023. Life and annuity insurers are well-positioned to benefit from higher reinvestment yields and investment income, while property and casualty insurers face mixed impacts from both improved investment returns and inflation-driven claims pressures.