Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Does the Public Need Lessons in Annuities?
By Maria WoodThe head of Prudential Annuities says the industry must do a better job of educating the public about retirement solutions.
February 23, 2012
Allianz Life's Operating Profit Dips 9% in 2011Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, Minneapolis, posted an operating profit of $428 million for its 2011 financial year, a decline of 9% from $472 million in 2010. Allianz Life also improved its capital position, reporting regulatory risked-based capital ratio growth from 294% to 361%, an increase of 67...
February 23, 2012
Planning for a Long Life: Longevity Insurance and Deferred AnnuitiesThe Treasury Department has proposed rules that may encourage consumers to purchase longevity insurance.
February 22, 2012
E&Y Debunks 5 Top Life and Annuity Myths in New SurveyA new study by Ernst & Young punctures long-held myths regarding the realities of the life insurance and annuities markets. But is that really all good news?
February 22, 2012
Got an Extra $160,000? You May Need ItAnnuities can be controversial, but they may be the key to helping baby boomers avoid outliving their income.
February 22, 2012
Why Annuities, Why Now?Brokers and agents who are selling annuity products to their clients know that now, more than ever, annuities can be a valuable asset, capable of generating a guaranteed source of income to clients and an additional revenue stream to the producer.
February 21, 2012
Breaking Up is Hard to DoIf Hartford Financial were to split in two the outcome would have positive credit implications for the property and casualty (P&C) insurance group and negative credit implications for the life insurance group.
February 17, 2012
Callout to Obama: Protect Tax-Deferred AnnuitiesIndustry organization urges President Obama and Congress to protect incentives for Americans to save for retirement by identifying that protecting tax-deferred status of annuities is important to the financial security of middle-income Americans.