There is no such thing as being too big in the life insurance industry. So more consolidation - and the premium savings it often brings - is likely this year, according to industry analysts.

The "ultracompetitive" life insurance market will spark more mergers-and-acquisitions activity in 2007, said Kevin Ahern, a credit analyst with Standard & Poor's in New York.

Bigger Life Insurers, Smaller Premiums
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