Insurance companies missing out on real estate investment opportunities, study finds.
The article explores the role of real estate in insurance company portfolios. It compares the benefits of investing in equity and debt real estate. The researchers use a method called modified internal rate of return to analyze cash flows and the long-term nature of real estate investments. They find that most insurance companies invest more in mortgage real estate than in investment properties. This study aims to help insurance companies make informed decisions about their real estate investments.