Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Exploring the impact of interest rates on annuities, life products
By Jonathan MusgraveWith interest rates near all-time lows, the entire industry is feeling the squeeze. The question remains: Are we at the bottom yet?
January 30, 2013
The long tomorrowAmericans are bombarded with potential risks to their well-being and, for the most part, it sinks in.
January 30, 2013
Are you a good closer?The art of converting more prospects into clients is simple: It's all about preparation.
January 30, 2013
Back to basics for variable annuitiesJefferson Nationals Mitch Caplan says it may be time for variable annuities to revert back to their original purpose as tax-deferred saving vehicles.
January 30, 2013
Back to basics for variable annuitiesJefferson Nationals Mitch Caplan says it may be time for variable annuities to revert back to their original purpose as tax-deferred saving vehicles.
January 30, 2013
ACLI tells Fed its concerns for capital stress testsThe Council of Life Insurers also suggests little to no public disclosure of insurer stress test results.
January 29, 2013
5 things advisors don’t say to their clients — but shouldWhat would happen in your practice if you made just one phone call a day to reconnect with an old client?