Talk:Financial intermediary/Archives/2013

Life insurance?

Someone please leave a note here as to why Life insurance gets special mention in the list of types.

There is no "life insurance" mentioned specifically , but "insurance companies" are deposit taking institutions- which are a type of financial intermediary. there are also insurance companies that guarantee that the financial market will continue to function despite any possible contingencies etc..... "life insurance" companies fit in this depository taking institutions, offering many types of insurance