Cogent’s Meredith Rice: VA brand awareness is down, but sales remain strong
By Warren S. HerschMeredith Rice, a senior project director at Cogent Research, explains the impact of brand and customer loyalty on revenue in the affluent marketplace.
January 10, 2013
“Complex” products risky to insurers, tooInsurers and consumers who do not understand CDA, GLWB products should proceed with caution, a report warns.
December 31, 2012
Variable annuity outlook 2013: Tough road aheadThe move to an RIA compensation model and a new benefit focus are just two of the issues to expect in 2013.
December 28, 2012
New year, same as the old yearFor the annuity industry, 2013 will look pretty much like 2012.
December 21, 2012
Variable Annuity Outlook 2013: Tough Road AheadSun Life Financials announcement that it will exit the business is the latest in a growing trend. The main culprit is that many variable annuity products hedged their exposure incorrectly.
December 19, 2012
2012 annuity review: Indexed hot, variable notWas 2012 a good year in the annuity business? It depended on which products carriers sold.
December 19, 2012
2012 annuity review: Indexed hot, variable notWas 2012 a good year in the annuity business? It depended on which products carriers sold.