The Index Annuity Hits Its Teens
By Noel AbkemeierWhat lies ahead as the index annuity industry, now nearly 12 years old, enters its teenage years? Here are some factors to consider.
October 15, 2006
Time For Regulatory Collaboration On FIAsIt's no secret that there are a lot of conversations taking place these days about the regulation of annuity products. Many of these discussions stem ...
October 15, 2006
Time For Regulatory Collaboration On FIAsIt's no secret that there are a lot of conversations taking place these days about the regulation of annuity products. Many of these discussions stem ...
October 01, 2006
Fixed annuities can be GLIBThe riders initially promised to at least return the customer's money to him over a period of years, but many have morphed into riders that provide a fixed withdrawal rate for life. They may promise, for example, the ability to take 4 percent
September 30, 2006
Fixed annuities can be GLIBThe riders initially promised to at least return the customer's money to him over a period of years, but many have morphed into riders that provide a fixed withdrawal rate for life. They may promise, for example, the ability to take 4 percent
September 10, 2006
Index Annuity Sales Flatlined In First Half of 2006Fixed index annuity sales were flat in the 2nd quarter of 2006 compared to the 1st quarter, according to a new report from Advantage Compendium, ...
September 10, 2006
Index Annuity Sales Flatlined In First Half of 2006Fixed index annuity sales were flat in the 2nd quarter of 2006 compared to the 1st quarter, according to a new report from Advantage Compendium, ...
September 05, 2006
Bank Annuity Sales SoarTotal sales of annuities in banks increased to $5 billion in June, up from $3.6 billion in June 2005.Sales of fixed annuities rose 35%, to ...