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Leading insurance companies worldwide 2017, by total assets

Largest insurance companies worldwide in 2017, by total assets (Figures expressed in billions of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise specified)

The data describes the leading insurance companies in 2017, by total assets. Prudential Financial proved to be the fourth biggest insurer worldwide in 2017, with total assets worth approx. 831.92 billion USD. It was also the second leading U.S. life insurance company in terms assets.

The insurance industry Insurance is the transfer of the risk of a possible loss from one entity to another in exchange for payment. Insurance is a form of risk management used to ensure some degree of financial security in the face of uncertain loss.

Allianz, Germany 1046.69
AXA, France 1010.49
Ping An Insurance, China 973.75
Prudential Financial, US 831.92
Japan Post Insurance, Japan 725.13
Metlife, US 719.89
Berkshire Hathaway, US 702.1
Legal & General, UK 664.63
Prudential plc, UK 648.95
Assicurazioni Generali, Italy 623.72
Nippon Life Insurance Company (Nissay), Japan 585.06
Aviva, UK 581.61
Manulife Financial, Canada 553.13
Zenkyoren, Japan 521.43
American International Group (AIG), US 498.3