Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
One vs. 114 complaints
By Jack MarrionMy annual study on index annuity complaints shows on a sales volume adjusted-basis, annuity complaints have fallen 75 percent since 2007.
July 29, 2011
Three new developments on the annuity rider frontThe buzz in the annuity world is about optional features that guarantee a lifetime income stream: living benefit riders.
July 29, 2011
Two more new developments on the annuity rider frontThe buzz in the annuity world is about optional features that guarantee a lifetime income stream--living benefit riders.
July 29, 2011
Are You a Wirehouse Broker Thinking of Independence? Consider What You OweAttorney Patrick Burns warns brokers to consider their obligations from recruitment or retention packages
July 28, 2011
Should your client go on Medicaid?According to one expert on elder care, advising aging clients to get rid of all their assets so they can qualify for Medicaid is a bad idea.
July 28, 2011
NAFA speaks out on Dodd-FrankNAFA has registered its objections to the Dodd-Frank Act as it pertains to annuities.
July 28, 2011
A $230-million Ponzi scheme in Ohio haltedThe SEC broke up a Ponzi scheme in Ohio that victimized some 5,000 investors, including many seniors.
July 28, 2011
Three new developments on the annuity rider frontThe buzz in the annuity world is about optional features that guarantee a lifetime income stream: living benefit riders.