Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Reversionary Annuities: A Low-Cost Way to Protect Surviving Beneficiaries?
By Robert Bloink, William H. ByrnesIf a pension runs out when a spouse dies, the surviving partner can continue to get income with a reversionary annuity.
January 25, 2012
Securian Financial, Pacific Life and Prudential Financial Roll Out New OfferingsSecurian Financial Group, St. Paul, Minn. (SECUP), has debuted SecureOption Focus, a fixed deferred annuity that offers a choice of initial guarantee periods, a return of premium guarantee and a bonus interest rate in the one-year guarantee period.
January 25, 2012
Securian Financial, Pacific Life and Prudential Financial Roll Out New OfferingsSecurian Financial Group, St. Paul, Minn. (SECUP), has debuted SecureOption Focus, a fixed deferred annuity that offers a choice of initial guarantee periods, a return of premium guarantee and a bonus interest rate in the one-year guarantee period.
January 25, 2012
Canada’s Proposed Ban on Banks Selling ‘Annuity-like’ Products Not Expected to Happen HereSince 1999, U.S. banks have been permitted to sell annuities and experts here dont expect that to change.
January 24, 2012
SPIA–One Solution to the Longevity Concern: LIMRAFor Americans concerned about running out of money in their retirement years, a single premium immediate annuity could be answer.
January 23, 2012
How to Prepare Now for Sharply Rising Tax RatesBecause of their tax-deferral features, life insurance and annuities become more attractive when taxes rise.
January 23, 2012
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth IsIf you recommend insurance and annuity products to your clients, shouldnt you own a piece of the carrier?
January 23, 2012
How are the Boomer-Seniors Impacting Your Practice?The oldest Boomers (millions of them) are now becoming seniors. Advisors weigh in on how the shift has impacted their business.