Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Don’t Put all Your Investment Eggs in One Basket
By Michael HamOne product does not fit all needs. Be an intelligent advisor and diversify your product offerings.
January 16, 2012
Stark Advice on Risk Avoidance From a Leading AcademicZvi Bodie counsels investors to play it safe amid withering criticism of advisory industry.
January 13, 2012
Buying Behavior: How 2011 Will Affect Annuity Sales in 2012Market conditions and consumer biases bode well for the sale of indexed annuities in 2012.
January 13, 2012
Banks Reporting Record Income from Annuities (American Banker)Through the first three quarters of 2011, bank holding companies racked up a record $2.26 billion in commissions from the sale of annuities, according to a report released Wednesday.
January 13, 2012
Banks Reporting Record Income from Annuities (American Banker)Through the first three quarters of 2011, bank holding companies racked up a record $2.26 billion in commissions from the sale of annuities, according to a report released Wednesday.
January 13, 2012
Pacific Life, Midland National and ING Unveil New ProductsPacific Life Insurance Company has launched a variable annuity, Pacific Destinations O-Series, that offers the low mortality, expense, and administrative fees of an A-share product without an up-front sales charge.
January 13, 2012
Checking Into AnnuitiesYes, there are similarities between hotels and annuities. Both have evolved to meet changing consumer desires.
January 13, 2012
Don't Get Mad ... Get EducatedMany states now require brokers/producers take a course on annuity suitability. If you dont, your clients application will be rejected.