Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
2012 Advisor of the Year: Mark Pruitt
By Daniel WilliamsMark Pruitt boasts a client base that spans four generations, wrote $12.4 million in business in 2011 and makes large-scale prospecting look easy. All this, and he's a remarkably nice guy to boot.
September 04, 2012
4 Myths and Truths About AnnuitiesClients may have preconceived notions of annuities. Give them the facts.
September 04, 2012
Cerulli Survey: AIG SunAmerica Unit Poised for Greatest Growth in VA SalesThe survey finds that SunAmerica Financial Group, a unit of New York-based AIG, increased variable annuity sales to $2.3 billion for the second quarter of 2012, resulting in annual sales of $4.5 billion. This figure represents a 21% increase over the same time period in 2011.
September 04, 2012
Cerulli Survey: AIG SunAmerica Unit Poised for Greatest Growth in VA SalesThe survey finds that SunAmerica Financial Group, a unit of New York-based AIG, increased variable annuity sales to $2.3 billion for the second quarter of 2012, resulting in annual sales of $4.5 billion. This figure represents a 21% increase over the same time period in 2011.
September 04, 2012
Advisors: Prep Affluent Clients for Higher Taxes Next YearPolitical guru Andy Friedman predicts taxes will go up for your wealthy clients in 2013.
September 03, 2012
R.I.P. combo annuitiesIf you are one of the few annuity agents that would utilize this tool, Id stop holding my breath for more product choices.
September 01, 2012
Social Media: A Passing Fad?If you want new business, go where your prospects are: online.
August 31, 2012
Q&A with Mark PruittLearn Mark Pruitt's secrets to seminar success and find out which marketing tools have transformed his practice in LifeHealthPro's exclusive video interview.