What Always Goes Up in a Down Market?
By Michael HamFor a safe haven and respite to wait out this bipolar bear market, what trumps the peace of mind of a conservative, but well-diversified, portfolio?
December 21, 2011
John Hancock Taps Vrysen to Lead Annuity BusinessJohn G. Vrysen, a 34-year veteran at the firm, shifts from his previous job as head of strategic initiatives.
December 21, 2011
John Hancock Taps Vrysen to Lead Annuity BusinessJohn G. Vrysen, a 34-year veteran at the firm, shifts from his previous job as head of strategic initiatives.
December 16, 2011
Kehrer-LIMRA: Bank Annuity Sales Up 11% Over Year-Ago PeriodThe Kehrer-LIMRA survey reports that bank annuity sales increased to $9.2 billion in the third quarter from $8.3 billion in the third quarter of 2010, a 10.8% rise.
December 16, 2011
Kehrer-LIMRA: Bank Annuity Sales Up 11% Over Year-Ago PeriodThe Kehrer-LIMRA survey reports that bank annuity sales increased to $9.2 billion in the third quarter from $8.3 billion in the third quarter of 2010, a 10.8% rise.
December 08, 2011
Eyeing the Benefits of Interest-rate Benchmark Feature for Fixed Index AnnuitiesTodays historically low interest rates may be a boon to mortgage-seekers and other borrowers, but they can be a curse for market-weary consumers seeking interest income or long-term growth options.
December 08, 2011
Eyeing the Benefits of Interest-rate Benchmark Feature for Fixed Index AnnuitiesTodays historically low interest rates may be a boon to mortgage-seekers and other borrowers, but they can be a curse for market-weary consumers seeking interest income or long-term growth options.
November 30, 2011
Innovation, competition key to new annuity universeAdvances in products and new entrants into the annuity space threaten to shake up the industry. And thats not necessarily a bad thing.