Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Ghost of 151A laid to rest in Illinois
By Maria WoodThe general counsel for Fidelity & Guaranty Life explains why the insurer was concerned the state was going to classify fixed indexed annuities as securities.
January 16, 2013
Aon Hewitt survey reveals retirement savings gapTo help bridge the retirement savings gap, most employers are making financial wellness a top priority in 2013.
January 16, 2013
10 issues the life and annuity industry should examineDeloitte says carriers need to stay nimble, innovative and ready to adjust in an environment struggling to regain its footing.
January 16, 2013
The right fit: How to tailor your annuity solutions for each clientOur expert panel discusses how to customize annuity products for each client, and how to find prospects.
January 15, 2013
Get strong: How authenticity builds closing powerIn sales, there's simply no substitute for honesty.
January 15, 2013
Millionaire investors shifting mutual fund assets to ETFsDomestic exchange-traded funds accounted for 20 percent of mutual fund assets held by affluent households in 2012.
January 15, 2013
Illinois: FIAs are not subject to state securities lawFixed indexed annuities and the agents who sell them do not have to be registered with the states securities department.