The top 10 annuity writers for Q3 2014

Last week, we reported that total U.S. annuity sales reached $58.2 billion in the third quarter, falling two percent from the prior year. However, in the first nine months of 2014, total U.S. annuity sales increased 6 percent, compared with 2013, to reach $ $177.7 billion. 

Now, LIMRA has released another report that explains which annuity writers are leading the charge in Q3. Jackson National Life again topped the variable side of business with $18.4 billion. Allianz led in fixed with $9.7 billion.

Continue reading for a complete list of the top ten rankings.

No. 1: Jackson National Life Group

Total Annuity Sales Q3 2014: $19.5 billion
Variable Annuity Sales Q3 2014: $18.4 billion 
Fixed Annuity Sales Q3 2014: $1.1 billion
Source: LIMRA Secure Retirement Institute

No. 2: AIG

Total Annuity Sales Q3 2014: $14.2 billion 
Variable Annuity Sales Q3 2014: $9.6 billion
Fixed Annuity Sales Q3 2014: $4.5 billion
Source: LIMRA Secure Retirement Institute

No. 3: Lincoln Financial

Total Annuity Sales Q3 2014: $11.7 billion 
Variable Annuity Sales Q3 2014: $9.7 billion
Fixed Annuity Sales Q3 2014: $1.9 billion
Source: LIMRA Secure Retirement Institute

No. 4: Allianz Group

Total Annuity Sales Q3 2014: $11.7 billion  
Variable Annuity Sales Q3 2014: $9.7 billion 
Fixed Annuity Sales Q3 2014: $1.9 billion
Source: LIMRA Secure Retirement Institute