Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Annuities Gaining Acceptance as Retirement Income Tool
By Maria WoodMore investors agree that annuities are a vital part of a retirement plan, but about a quarter of non-annuity owners have a negative view of the product.
September 10, 2012
The Right Fit: Annuities in Allocation ModelsThere are many benefits to including annuity and insurance products within a product allocation portfolio for retirement income.
September 07, 2012
Bankers Life Fined By Texas Securities BoardBankers Life and Casualty Co. of Chicago and its securities affiliate have been fined by the Texas Securities Board for operating as unregistered securities dealers and investment advisors in the state.
September 07, 2012
A Guarantee of a Longer Life?According to a recent study, people who buy variable annuities with guaranteed living benefits live longer than those that dont. What does that mean for the insurer?
September 07, 2012
DOL Safe Harbor Clarification for Lifetime Guarantees Sought by NAIC, Life InsurersPrudential and other life insurers are joining the NAIC in requesting that annuity products, especially those that provide guaranteed lifetime income, are given safe harbor under ERISA's fiduciary rules.
September 07, 2012
Bernanke Took Advantage of Low Rates to RefinanceThe Fed chairmans choices for his personal finances run mainly to no-frills investments that emphasize safety, such as annuities and Treasuries.
September 06, 2012
Indexed Annuities Hit Near Record Sales in Q2Variable annuity sales were up from the first quarter, but down from last year.
September 06, 2012
Indexed Annuities Hit Near Record Sales in Q2Variable annuity sales were up from the first quarter, but down from last year.