Why you should steer clear of insurers

America's life insurance companies have already taken a beating on the stock market. But even worse times may be ahead. Here's why.

Two recent headlines in the Wall Street Journal have confirmed my worst fears are coming true... much faster than I thought they would:

On Tuesday 31 March, the Journal ran a story called Life Insurers Are Finding Their Fates Tied to Stocks. It confirmed what I told my subscribers in the latest issue of Extreme Value. Stock market losses might hit more than your equity portfolio...

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