The case for fixed annuities
By Jack MarrionIf presented correctly, your risk-averse clients will buy a fixed annuity.
August 25, 2011
Beacon: Non-MVA Fixed Annuities GainSales of fixed annuities without market-value-adjustment features increased to $8.2 billion in the second quarter, up 4% from the total for the second quarter of 2010.
August 25, 2011
'Flight to Safety' Prompts Higher Fixed Annuity SalesSecond quarter fixed annuity sales overcame falling interest rates to post their second consecutive quarter-to-quarter increase. Beacon Research, which studies annuities, reports sales improved 8% from the prior quarter to $20.4 billion, and all but one product-type grew.
August 24, 2011
Beacon: Non-MVA Fixed Annuities GainSales of fixed annuities without market-value-adjustment features increased to $8.2 billion in the second quarter, up 4% from the total for the second quarter of 2010.
July 25, 2011
ABIA: Bank Fixed Annuity Sales, BHC Fees RiseThe American Bankers Insurance Association has released two studies that show bank and bank holding company annuity sales were noticeably stronger in the first quarter than they were in the first quarter of 2010.
July 25, 2011
NAFA: Fixed Annuities Not SwapsThe National Association of Fixed Annuities says it believes federal regulators are classifying fixed annuities as swaps.
July 25, 2011
NAFA: Fixed Annuities Not SwapsThe National Association of Fixed Annuities says it believes federal regulators are classifying fixed annuities as swaps.
July 25, 2011
ABIA: Bank Fixed Annuity Sales, BHC Fees RiseThe American Bankers Insurance Association has released two studies that show bank and bank holding company annuity sales were noticeably stronger in the first quarter than they were in the first quarter of 2010.