Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
LIMRA Survey: VA Buyers Overwhelmingly Favored a GLB Option in Third Quarter
By Warren S. HerschNearly 9 in 10 variable annuity buyers elected to purchase a guaranteed living benefit rider in the third quarter of 2011, according to a new report.
December 05, 2011
Survey Says: More Transparency, Innovation for AnnuitiesA new study by the Financial Planning Association provides insight into retirement plans and the growing role that annuities are playing for advisors and their clients.
December 05, 2011
Annuity Guarantees: How Real are They? (CBS MoneyWatch)In a volatile stock market, variable annuities make some very attractive promises. But can they make good on them?
December 05, 2011
Life Insurers Face Double Whammy in New YorkLife insurers have already paid out $50+ million on unclaimed property in New York following the DFS probe. But now comes the attorney general and comptroller. What will the price tag be this time?
December 05, 2011
Variable Annuities: Why They Make Sense Even NowInvesting should be done with the intent of one, not losing money and two, earning more than inflation after income taxes. With this in mind, are your clients playing it too safe?
December 02, 2011
Update: Two RI Men Plead Not Guilty to $25-Million Investment FraudAccording to authorities, the scam involved the selling of more than 200 variable annuities and 75 brokerage accounts.
December 02, 2011
The Hartford, Sun Life, Transamerica, Curian Capital Unveil New OfferingsThe Hartford Financial Services Group Inc., Simsbury, Conn., has introduced two fixed index annuities that allow risk-averse investors to build retirement assets in the face of historically low interest rates.
December 02, 2011
Philanthropy Focus: When Giving Really Is ReceivingCharitable annuities are a unique mechanism that can satisfy your clients charitable objectives while providing them with the income they need in retirement.