Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
IRI: Total annuity sales edge down in 3Q, income annuities sales rise
By Warren S. HerschIndustry-wide annuity sales for the third quarter reached nearly $52.9 billion, down from $55.3 billion in the previous quarter.
December 03, 2012
Are your clients protected with an annuity?For some clients, the extra cost can act as an "air bag" to protect their financial security.
December 01, 2012
Take back your (selling) timeIs your flow being interrupted by small, non-selling activities?
December 01, 2012
Industry Survey 2012What are the biggest challenges to the insurance industry? Where do the experts see their biggest potential for growth next year? What product types do people expect to rise in 2013? These are a few of the highlights from SMAs 2012 Industry Survey.
November 30, 2012
Surprise clients with a personal touchIn what ways do you add that personal touch that can make all the difference?
November 30, 2012
The 50+ Market: Annuities go with the flowBaby boomers have had to endure a dot-com bubble, a housing crisis, a war on terrorism, and the financial crisis of 2008and that was just in the last decade.