2006 Canadian life industry investments.

The Canadian investment environment continues to be healthy, but the high number of defaults in the U.S. subprime mortgage market has caused ripples. Investors' confidence has been somewhat shaken, even though Canada's subprime market makes up less than 10% of the mortgage market.

DID YOU KNOW?

OF THE 95 LIFE/HEALTH INSURERS domiciled in Canada in 2006, Ontario has 77 of them, according to Best's Key Rating Guide.

Other Equity Investments               Less than 1%
Preferred Shares                       Less than 1%
Other Loans and Invested Assets                  2%
Real Estate                                      4%
Short Term Investments                           5%
Common Shares                                    8%
Mortgage Loans                                  18%
Bonds & Debentures (Unsecured Bonds)            63%

Source: A.M. Best Special Report (9/10/2007)

Note: Table made from pie chart.