How Did Index Annuities Perform In 2005?
By Jack MarrionAn examination of first-year credited interest for annual reset structured index annuities purchased in 2004 found a wide range of 2005 returns depending upon the ...
February 02, 2006
Bank Annuity Sales ImproveDespite a strong showing by variable products, annuity sales in banks fell 16% between November 2004 and November 2005.Volume dropped to $3 billion, from $3.6 ...
February 02, 2006
Bank Annuity Sales ImproveDespite a strong showing by variable products, annuity sales in banks fell 16% between November 2004 and November 2005.Volume dropped to $3 billion, from $3.6 ...
February 01, 2006
Ameriprise Unit Adds Accumulation BenefitA Minnesota company is adding a rider to the variable annuity benefit guarantee market.Ameriprise Financial Inc., Minneapolis, says its IDS Life Insurance Company and IDS ...
February 01, 2006
Get NoticedThere are endless ways to get your name, your brand and your company out there and recognized. But time and money are of the essence, and knowing which outlet is most worth your time and money is invaluable. Some advisors swear by the seminar, othe
February 01, 2006
Plan for the Winnebago setMany Americans, especially retirees, are choosing to spend their time in more than one state. Traditionally called snowbirds, these clients present advisors with a unique set of considerations not typically present with clients who are permanently
February 01, 2006
Facts & FablesA popular insurance industry myth begins with an injured worker's disability claim for an accident he said was the result of "poor planning." Asked by the company to provide more detail, the man said he was working alone at the top of an 80-foot
February 01, 2006
Retirement advice that's on targetStatistics say most small businesses fail, and John Kailunas II's first foray into the entrepreneurial ranks fell short of his expectations, turning him into a statistic. He wasn't the restauranteur he wanted to be, and his father served him up a