Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Gaming the System in Annuity Illustrations
By David BlanchettIt is incredibly important for consumers and advisors to understand the expected index performance and chosen crediting strategy.
January 31, 2024
Allianz Life Responds to Suit Involving Agent Oversight QuestionsThe company asserts that, under California law, an insurer is not a fiduciary for its insured.
January 30, 2024
Ric Edelman: Longevity Is Disrupting Traditional RetirementFuture generations may have a more cyclical relationship with work, according to the investor and author.
January 29, 2024
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Are on a Rough Trail. Life and Annuities Were ThereThrough the centuries, many monetary innovations have cycled through ups and downs. Cryptocurrency is just the latest.
January 29, 2024
4 Ways to Explain the Fixed Annuity Value PropositionA veteran advisor shares his strategy for helping clients understand what these products can do.
January 29, 2024
Ameriprise May Be Close to Making a Big Reinsurance DealCFO Walter Berman says there's a bid-ask gap in reinsurance, which represents an opportunity.
January 26, 2024
Early U.S. Mortality Stays HighHospitals reported more than 600 COVID-19 deaths for the fifth straight week.
January 25, 2024
Northwestern Mutual Names Its Next CEOJohn Schlifske plans to step down from the company's CEO post Dec. 31.