Why would a life insurance company be concerned about the financial stability of major corporations or the health of the housing market?

A$.$ Most life insurance companies hold large amounts of corporate bonds and mortgage assets.

B$.$ Today life insurance companies are the largest holders of corporate stocks and mortgage$-$backed securities$.$

C$.$ When there are negative changes in financial or housing markets, people have no money for life insurance payments.

D$.$ During financial crises and recessions, the number of deaths is much higher than usual and payments of insurance indemnity increase significantly.