LIMRA: Bank Annuity Sales Slump
By Trevor ThomasAnnuity sales at U.S. banks totaled $2.8 billion in December 2009, down sharply from $5.4 billion in December 2008, according to the Kehrer-LIMRA Monthly Bank Annuity Sales Survey.
January 31, 2010
Fixed Annuity Sales Off 20% In 3QCompared to the very strong fixed annuity market of the preceding 12 months, third quarter 2009 was a disappointment.
January 19, 2010
Are VA Guarantees Worth The Price?A popular financial website recently wondered why the cost of guarantees for variable annuities was going up.
January 19, 2010
Are VA Guarantees Worth The Price?A popular financial website recently wondered why the cost of guarantees for variable annuities was going up.
January 01, 2010
Slow and steady wins the raceA down market and a new interest in long-term protection has created opportunities for fixed annuity products. Learn how investor-friendly features such as market value adjustment are driving fixed and variable annuity sales.
December 31, 2009
Slow and steady wins the raceA down market and a new interest in long-term protection has created opportunities for fixed annuity products. Learn how investor-friendly features such as market value adjustment are driving fixed and variable annuity sales.
December 22, 2009
Nine annuity misapprehensionsWhile they may not be for everyone, some of your clients could be passing up valuable opportunities out of fear.
December 22, 2009
Nine annuity misapprehensionsWhile they may not be for everyone, some of your clients could be passing up valuable opportunities out of fear.