[London, UK,  5^th August 2026] – The European Life Settlement Association (ELSA), the leading European industry group promoting and supporting the life settlement industry, has today published its latest Fact Sheet, Life Settlement Licence Matrix 2026.

This latest Fact Sheet includes the annual update to ELSA’s Licensed Provider Matrix (LPM), which provides details on the number of licensed life settlement providers, and the states and territories in which they hold a license.

The providers in this market this year collectively held a total of 685 licenses, down 25, or 3.5% on 2025. Five new licenses were added in aggregate, with 30 not being renewed. Half of the total net reduction is accounted for by one provider.

30 life settlement providers are licensed in one or more states or territories of the USA, with 19 of those holding licenses in 20 states or more.

“ELSA’s newest Licensed Provider Matrix again demonstrates the continuing evolution of the life settlement market,” said Chris Wells, Executive Director at ELSA.