Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
FINRA Suspends Rep Over Variable Annuity Switches
By Melanie WaddellRobert Settimio Cupello recommended six VA exchanges to seniors without a reasonable basis to believe they were suitable.
February 17, 2026
Tax Time Is Life and Annuity Trust Trap Time, Advisor WarnsHasty decisions about distributions or trustees could break delicate financial machinery.
February 17, 2026
Pacific Life Sold Complex IUL Policy as Retirement Strategy: LawsuitTwo retirees say they were induced to liquidate $1.5 million in savings to purchase an unsuitable insurance product.
February 13, 2026
U.S. Annuity Sales Blast Through Clouds, Climb 12%The ferocious competitors in the RILA market increased sales of those products 24%.
February 13, 2026
Ameriprise Sweetens Advisor Recruiting OffersCompetition with independent broker-dealers for advisors is still strong, but more measured, he said.
February 12, 2026
Lincoln Financial CEO Likes Fixed and Fixed Indexed AnnuitiesEllen Cooper wants to avoid competing on price in the RILA market.
February 11, 2026
Corebridge Shrugs Off Changing Interest Rate WindsExecutives predicted that strong distribution will help keep annuity sales on course.