About CNA Life - Our Investment Portfolio Our Investment Portfolio Investment always entails risk. CNA Life's portfolio strategy is to manage risk effectively so that we can maximize security and flexibility but still offer competitive crediting rates. Keep commercial mortgages and real estate holdings to a minimum.
High yields carry high risk.
Mortgage loans, real estate and bonds below investment grade all have the potential for large returns, but they also have the potential to generate large losses, as some insurance companies discovered in the past decade. Our real estate holdings are primarily our own office buildings. Investment-grade bonds form the core of our portfolio. High-grade bonds are among the most secure and liquid investments available. Here's an overall look at the CNA life insurance companies' portfolio by investment type.