Annuities
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Carrier Increases Product Crediting Flexibility
By Staff WriterAllianz Life Insurance Company of North America is giving holders of 2 equity-indexed life insurance policies a new way to peg returns to increases in ...
October 09, 2006
AIG Unit Introduces Deferred Index AnnuityAmerican General Life Insurance Company has launched a new index single-premium deferred annuity that offers clients different time options for benefit payout.The company, a unit ...
October 06, 2006
VA Form Comes Up For ReviewThe federal Office of Management and Budget is seeking public comments about Form N-4.Variable annuity separate accounts organized as unit investment trusts use Form N-4 ...
October 06, 2006
VA Form Comes Up For ReviewThe federal Office of Management and Budget is seeking public comments about Form N-4.Variable annuity separate accounts organized as unit investment trusts use Form N-4 ...
October 03, 2006
Lincoln VA Contract Includes 20 American Funds OptionsA large insurer is continuing to team up with West Coast money manager.The new employer markets division at Lincoln National Corp., Philadelphia, has introduced the ...
October 03, 2006
Lincoln VA Contract Includes 20 American Funds OptionsA large insurer is continuing to team up with West Coast money manager.The new employer markets division at Lincoln National Corp., Philadelphia, has introduced the ...
October 01, 2006
Fixed annuities can be GLIBThe riders initially promised to at least return the customer's money to him over a period of years, but many have morphed into riders that provide a fixed withdrawal rate for life. They may promise, for example, the ability to take 4 percent
October 01, 2006
Retirement planning optimist - 2006 Advisor of the YearNinety-nine percent of his $22 million in 2005 sales may have been in equity-indexed annuities, but Steve Delott knows times are a-changin'. Senior Market Advisor's 2006 Advisor of the Year understands the key to future success lies in being able to