Top story: When recommending a rider, don't forget the death benefits
By Warren S. HerschThe enhanced death benefit option is often overlooked by advisors and clients who are discussing a deferred variable annuity purchase.
February 04, 2008
Iowa Tests Annuity Disclosure DocumentsHawkeye State insurance regulators are working with insurers and insurance trade groups to find a better way to help consumers understand the fixed annuities and ...
February 04, 2008
Iowa Tests Annuity Disclosure DocumentsHawkeye State insurance regulators are working with insurers and insurance trade groups to find a better way to help consumers understand the fixed annuities and ...
January 28, 2008
Quiz question: Qualified annuity percentage?In 2006, approximately what percentage of all annuities sold (fixed and variable) were qualified?
January 28, 2008
Ask the expert: Impact of interest rates and volatilityWhat is the potential effect of low interest rates and market volatility on indexed interest strategies in fixed indexed annuities, and how do I position fixed indexed annuities when economic conditions are driving the stock indexes lower?"
January 27, 2008
Ask the expert: Impact of interest rates and volatilityWhat is the potential effect of low interest rates and market volatility on indexed interest strategies in fixed indexed annuities, and how do I position fixed indexed annuities when economic conditions are driving the stock indexes lower?"
January 27, 2008
Quiz question: Qualified annuity percentage?In 2006, approximately what percentage of all annuities sold (fixed and variable) were qualified?
January 07, 2008
Bank Annuity Sales Rise In OctoberBanks sold a total of $4.2 billion in annuities in October, up 24% from the October 2006 total.Fixed annuity sales rose to $1.9 billion in ...