Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Compensation Divides Annuity Sellers
By Staff WriterTo expand the market for annuities, insurers have to win over fee-based financial advisors.Researchers at Cerulli Associates, Boston, have published that conclusion in a new ...
March 26, 2007
NASD Takes Another Step Toward Regulatory CombinationThe National Association of Securities Dealers Inc. has notified the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission about proposed by-law changes related to the pending consolidation of ...
March 26, 2007
NASD Takes Another Step Toward Regulatory CombinationThe National Association of Securities Dealers Inc. has notified the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission about proposed by-law changes related to the pending consolidation of ...
March 25, 2007
2006 Fixed Annuity Sales Drop 3.3%Fixed annuity sales in 2006 fell 3.3% from the previous year, reaching an estimated $70.9 billion, according to Beacon Research, an Evanston, Ill., fixed annuity ...
March 25, 2007
Individual Annuities Hit Record Sales In 2006Individual annuity sales reached a record $236.2 billion in 2006, a 9% increase over 2005.These record sales are the result of highest-ever variable annuity sales ...
March 25, 2007
Individual Annuities Hit Record Sales In 2006Individual annuity sales reached a record $236.2 billion in 2006, a 9% increase over 2005.These record sales are the result of highest-ever variable annuity sales ...
March 25, 2007
2006 Fixed Annuity Sales Drop 3.3%Fixed annuity sales in 2006 fell 3.3% from the previous year, reaching an estimated $70.9 billion, according to Beacon Research, an Evanston, Ill., fixed annuity ...
March 23, 2007
Senate Blesses Concept Of Estate Tax CutsThe Senate this week chose to take a moderate approach to reducing estate taxes.Members of the Senate voted 97-1 Wednesday to approve a measure that ...