Bank-owned life insurance assets increased 2.5% at U.S. commercial banks and federally regulated savings banks during the 12-month period that ended June 30.
The BOLI asset total rose to $115 billion at the end of the first half, up from about $112 billion on June 30, 2008, according to Michael White Associates L.L.C., Radnor, Pa.
Banks use BOLI to offset the cost of employee benefits such as health insurance and retirement benefits.