Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
California Lawmakers OK Annuity Suitability Bill Based on NAIC Model
By Arthur D. PostalAn annuity suitability standards bill, A.B. 689, has made it through the California Legislature and is waiting for the signature of Gov. Jerry Brown.
August 28, 2011
Top Portfolio Products: Global X Partners With Dorsey Wright; Hartford Grows Annuity BusinessBroadridge releases mobile ProxyVote platform for Canadian shareholders; Assurity Life adds e-signature, new product.
August 26, 2011
Ideas: CIGNA, ING, LincolnCIGNA Corp. now has concrete evidence that health coaching and other support services can help high-risk individuals avoid missing work due to short-term disability, the company says.
August 26, 2011
Caligiuri: 10th Circuit FDIC Ruling Teaches a LessonAn unusual 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling has reminded life insurers about just how careful they have to be when they are trying to get Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. protection.
August 25, 2011
Beacon: Non-MVA Fixed Annuities GainSales of fixed annuities without market-value-adjustment features increased to $8.2 billion in the second quarter, up 4% from the total for the second quarter of 2010.
August 25, 2011
Caligiuri: 10th Circuit FDIC Ruling Teaches a LessonAn unusual 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling has reminded life insurers about just how careful they have to be when they are trying to get Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. protection.
August 25, 2011
SEI: More Pension Plans Using Alternative Assets - in ModerationMore U.S. pension plans seem to be using some alternative investments, but fewer plans seem to be using alternative investments a lot.
August 25, 2011
Ideas: CIGNA, ING, LincolnCIGNA Corp. now has concrete evidence that health coaching and other support services can help high-risk individuals avoid missing work due to short-term disability, the company says.