Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Dietrich Pension Risk Transfer Index rises
By Maria WoodImproved funding and wider annuity spreads pushed the September index over the previous month.
September 13, 2012
TacticalityBuy-and-hold investing giving you disappointing returns? A more tactical approach might be necessary.
September 12, 2012
AG 38 Adopted: Check Your Life Reserves in the Rearview MirrorThe joint committee led by Texas Insurance Commissioner Eleanor Kitzman has found success with a new approach to reserving for USLG and term life products with certain guarantees.
September 12, 2012
Annuity Suitability: Assessing Compliance RiskRecent market conduct exams in California and Ohio provide a road map for insurers on how to meet annuity suitability requirements.
September 12, 2012
Indexed Annuities Gather SteamThe rate at which indexed annuity product features have been changing in recent months can be dizzying to even the most seasoned financial producers, but client interest has never been greater.
September 12, 2012
Passion: You Just Gotta Have ItIs passion the missing ingredient in your sales process?
September 12, 2012
Passion: You Just Gotta Have ItIs passion the missing ingredient in your sales process?
September 10, 2012
What if Ben Bernanke Owned a SPIA?Low interest rates may be great for refinancing homeowners like the Fed chairman. But what if he owned a single premium immediate annuity?