Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Is Occupy Wall Street an Opportunity for Annuities?
By Daniel WilliamsCommunity-based, independent advisors can bulletproof themselves from the stain of big government and Wall Street greed.
October 10, 2011
Variable vs. Fixed Indexed Annuities: A Fee AnalysisShouldnt fees and a retirees goals be taken into account when buying an annuity?
October 07, 2011
Middle-Income Boomers: An Untapped MarketListen up, advisors. Boomers age 60 and over earning between $30,000 and $75,000 offer a ripe marketplace in need of financial advice. And many prefer an investment such as an annuity that protects principal and guarantees income.
October 07, 2011
FBL Financial to Sell Equitrust Life to Guggenheim PartnersFBL Financial CEO James Hohmann says the divestiture of EquiTrust Life will allow FBL Financial to increase its focus on the farm bureau market, while also reducing risk and increasing financial flexibility.
October 06, 2011
Hartford Says Market Slump Costs Insurer $500 Million (Businessweek)It's been a difficult quarter for Hartford Financial Services Group. The company lost about $500 million in the past three months, due to the recent bear…
October 06, 2011
Hartford Says Market Slump Costs Insurer $500 Million (Businessweek)It's been a difficult quarter for Hartford Financial Services Group. The company lost about $500 million in the past three months, due to the recent bear…
October 06, 2011
CMS Funding Changes Hit Nursing HomesThose patients with long-term care insurance are looking better and better.
October 06, 2011
LIMRA Survey Calls for Consolidation of Retirees’ Retirement PlansSurvey says that insurers need to do a better job communicating with their clients and prospects before they retire, when they are still making decisions on how to invest their money in retirement.