Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Symetra and Ameriprise Earnings Decline in the Third Quarter
By Warren S. HerschOn the positive side: Symetra reports that its fixed and variable annuities business generated $28.0 million in pretax adjusted operating income in third quarter of 2011, up from $22.5 million in third quarter of 2010.
October 26, 2011
Better Addressing the Boomers through Annuities and Life InsuranceTry to tap into Boomers tech-savvy buying skills by offering a range of products that tap into these new retirees decumulation needs.
October 26, 2011
Security Benefit Teams Up with PershingThe EliteDesigns deferred variable annuity, to be distributed by Security Distributors, Inc., boasts 200 investment options for registered investment advisors and other fee-only advisors and their clients.
October 26, 2011
Republicans Grill HHS on CLASS Failure to LaunchThe Affordable Care Act is still moving forward without CLASS, Greenlee testifies. But who will serve the needs of the 15 million Americans who need long-term care down the road?
October 26, 2011
New Hire Roundup: Reinhart Joins Wealthcare Capital, Bowden Goes to SECThis week in new hires, Len Reinhart joined Wealthcare Capitals board, Andrew J. Bowden was appointed the SECs new associate director of advisor exams, and the Senate confirmed Luis Aguilar and Daniel Gallagher as SEC commissioners.
October 24, 2011
“Prosumers” Changing the Face of Life SalesWhen the world is full of Internet-savvy consumers who practically live online and have low expectations of their experiences with life insurance, what can companies do to stay ahead?
October 24, 2011
Allianz Videos Provide Annuity Education (AdvisorOne)The animated videos promote education about annuities and address misconceptions about the product.
October 24, 2011
Funding the Post-Pension Retirement (Wall Street Journal)Retirement is a hot topic these days, as boomers begin leaving the workforce and pension values plummet.