Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Jackson National Unveils VA with Alternative Investments
By Warren S. HerschThe 12 alternative investments options include managed futures, commodities, listed private equity, global infrastructure, convertible arbitrage and emerging markets debt. The product also features traditional investments from American Funds, Franklin Templeton, J.P. Morgan and T. Rowe Price, among other active managers.
March 02, 2012
Standard Insurance Debuts New Indexed Deferred AnnuityStandard Insurance Company, Portland, Ore., had debuted a new single-premium indexed deferred annuity. Dubbed Index Select Annuity, the product lets policyholders choose between a five- or seven-year surrender-charge period and allocate funds between an index interest account and a fixed interest account.
March 02, 2012
New Players Enter Indexed Annuity SpaceNew distribution channels could pose threat to long-standing indexed annuity providers.
March 02, 2012
New Players Enter Indexed Annuity SpaceNew distribution channels could pose threat to long-standing indexed annuity providers.
March 02, 2012
Annuity Solutions for Retirement ConcernsA recent survey says that retirement-age consumers lack a solid retirement plan, which continues to keep them up at night. Annuities can overcome that concern.
March 02, 2012
Retirees’ Withdrawal Syndrome: How Much to Live On?William Bengen, the father of the 4 percent rule for retirement withdrawals, discusses the new financial landscape for retirees.
March 01, 2012
Of Tooth Fairies, Maritime Treasure & the End of Money: What We’re ReadingA selection of our favorite stories from the past week, by the reporters and editors of LifeHealthPro.com
March 01, 2012
State Farm Posts 56% Decline in Earnings in 2011State Farm, Bloomington, Ill. reported an after-tax net income of $0.8 billion in 2011, down from $1.8 billion in net income in 2010. Company revenue in 2011 (including premium revenue, earned investment income and realized capital gains) was $64.3 billion, up from $63.2 billion for 2010.