Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Social Security head: Program fraying from neglect
By Stephen OhlemacherThe outgoing commissioner also weighs in on raising COLA and the retirement age.
February 13, 2013
‘Perfect storm’ drives fixed indexed annuity salesLow interest rates, new distribution channels are propelling sales of FIAs, says Allianzs Eric Thomes.
February 13, 2013
ETFs and 401(k)s: The romance beginsA number of barriers that have prevented the happy union of ETFs and 401(k)s are finally being overcome.
February 13, 2013
The Hartford's new capital plan a credit positiveThe Hartford is retiring $1 billion of debt and repurchasing $500 million in equity as a result of its restructuring plan.
February 12, 2013
Are annuities the solution to the old 4% retirement rule?In todays low-interest rate environment, the strategies that worked for the past 20 years are simply not cutting it.
February 12, 2013
Moody's: Cigna deal with Berkshire a credit positiveMoodys views the recent announcement by Cigna to reinsure its variable annuity business as a credit positive for the company.
February 12, 2013
A uniform fiduciary standard won’t change anythingYou cant impose morality and ethical behavior through legislation, says Todd Greider.