FirstLook

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FirstLook

ith a focus on innovative products and market expansion.

• TE Connectivity (TEL) - Cautiously Optimistic: Continued performance pressures from automotive markets and

commodity inflation could weigh on near-term growth. However, the firm's long-term potential remains compelling due to

robust secular growth drivers.

• Sensata Technologies (ST) - Balanced Perspective: While currently navigating mixed end market dynamics, the

company shows potential through a focus on execution and organic growth initiatives. The recent uptick in FCF

generation indicates improving operational discipline.

Ensuring a nuanced perspective on these companies will be crucial for making informed investment decisions, especially as

underlying macroeconomic conditions evolve.

Global Insurance - Life Thomas Gallagher (212-446-9439)

Financials Thomas.Gallagher@EvercoreISI.com

Analyzing Liability Risks for Life Insurers

An optimistic outlook on the US life insurance industry's risk transfer market has emerged, marked by increased activity in liability

management and reduced tail risk for high-risk products like long-term care and variable annuities. Further evaluation of

remaining exposures is key, as liability risks, rather than asset risks, continue to dominate concerns in the sector.

Liability Risk Management: Prominent players like EQH and CRBG have shown minimal tail risks, suggesting potential for

significant multiple expansion. In contrast, LNC and JXN face outsized tail risks indicative of their market cap.

Peer Comparisons: Despite slight re-ratings post-LTC risk transfer deals, MFC trades at a notable PE premium compared to

UNM, despite both facing similar levels of exposure. UNM could see more substantial reductions in risk over the next six months.

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