MassMutual CEO: Seeking Asset-Management Deals Constantly

The video discusses the state of the life insurance market post-2009 financial crisis, focusing on Mass Mutual's strategies. It highlights Mass Mutual's long-term investment approach, acquisitions, and network expansion. The video also covers regulatory challenges, technology investments, and the company's involvement in the pension buyout business, emphasizing risk management and growth opportunities.

What is a significant advantage of Mass Mutual being a mutual company?

• It enables a long-term business approach.

• It is owned by shareholders.

• It allows for short-term profit maximization.

• It focuses solely on high-risk investments.

How does Mass Mutual add value to its portfolios in a low-interest-rate environment?

• By focusing only on domestic markets.

• By investing in high-risk stocks.

• By reducing its number of advisors.

• By buying illiquid credit type assets.

What recent acquisition did Mass Mutual make to expand its advisor network?

• A technology firm

• A distribution company for Metropolitan

• A real estate company

• A healthcare provider

What is a core business for Mass Mutual?

• Providing educational services

• Developing software solutions

• Manufacturing consumer goods

• Selling life insurance to Americans

What is a key risk in the pension buyout business for Mass Mutual?

• The risk of clients dying too young

• The risk of technological obsolescence

• The risk of clients living too long

• The risk of high inflation