Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Athene buys Aviva USA for $1.8 billion
By Maria WoodHowever, the deal represents a substantial discount from Aviva PLCs original price for its U.S. unit.
December 20, 2012
Annuities 2020: Will the Future of VAs Look Like Their Past?Perhaps the next step in the evolution of retirement annuities is to go back to the past. Maybe the annuity of the year 2020 pays out no cash at all, but instead offers an actual retirement service. Allow me to explain.
December 20, 2012
A more powerful way to look at referralsIts time to make the switch from a producer-centered referral strategy to a client-centered approach.
December 20, 2012
3 ways to sell more by selling differentlyTry these strategies to position yourself as a valuable resource for your clients.
December 20, 2012
A retiree’s best friendNo, its not an early-bird special. Its the ability to delay Social Security with an annuity.
December 19, 2012
Putting clients first, part 2Making a commitment to serve even difficult clients will bring rewards.
December 19, 2012
Annuities: 5 things to expect in 2013How might a redefined fiduciary standard impact annuity sales? Will carriers continue the trend of offering buyouts to variable annuity holders? Five conjectures for the year ahead.
December 19, 2012
Annuities: 5 things to expect in 2013How might a redefined fiduciary standard impact annuity sales? Will carriers continue the trend of offering buyouts to variable annuity holders? Five conjectures for the year ahead.