Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
RGA, John Hancock Enter $5.4B Coinsurance Deal on Fixed Annuities
By Maria WoodRGA will fund the deal with $350 million from internal resources.
July 03, 2012
Selling your dream for cash: The unfortunate mainstreaming of the reverse mortgage (TIME)A report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found 73% of reverse mortgages in 2011 were taken as a lump sumup from 43% in 2008.
July 03, 2012
FINRA Rule 2111: The Broker-Dealer ViewCommonwealths Paul Tolley talks about the challenges of implementing FINRAs new suitability rule on the selling of securities like variable annuities.
July 02, 2012
Ratings or Rates: When You Can’t Have Both Which One Do You Choose?Insurance company ratings or current annuity rate: Which R trumps the other?
July 02, 2012
New FINRA Suitability Rule to Take Effect July 9More client information is required and investment strategy recommendations are covered under the new rule.
June 30, 2012
Annuities are always in vogueSure, the stock market is in recovery mode, but that doesnt mean advisors should forget about the guaranteed protection annuities offer to their clients.
June 29, 2012
Is This a Great Time to Sell Annuities?With pessimism in Europe and volatility throughout the financial world, is this becoming a bullish market for annuity products?
June 29, 2012
Co-Branded Email Strategies That Drive ReferralsYes, seniors do use the Internet and their top activity is checking emails.