Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Gang of Six: Kill CLASS; Cut Social Security, Health Spending
By Warren S. HerschThe Senate "Gang of Six" negotiators have proposed reducing federal spending by eliminating a long term care program created by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and by slashing Medicare and Social Security spending.
July 18, 2011
Allianz Creates FMO ProgramAllianz Life Insurance Company of North America is taking a new approach to the distribution of indexed annuities.
July 18, 2011
Athene Acquires U.S. Life Company from SCORAthene Holdings Ltd. has moved ahead with efforts to build an annuity supplier by completing previously announced plans to buy Investors Insurance Corp. from SCOR S.E.
July 15, 2011
Bankers Life Increases Forget Me Not TotalBankers Life and Casualty Company has raised $386,000 for the fight against Alzheimer's disease through its 2011 Forget Me Not Days event, up from $338,000 in 2010.
July 15, 2011
Ideas: New York Life, National Life, Security MutualNew York Life Insurance Company says consumers may want to cope with the decline of defined benefit pension plans by using deferred annuities that allow for a flexible schedule.
July 15, 2011
Annuity infusion: 4 more tips for your practiceA robust annuity book of business isn't handed to you; It's built through preparation, dedication and resourcefulness. Continuing from last week's five, here are three more strategic suggestions to help get you where you want to go.
July 15, 2011
Bankers Life Increases Forget Me Not TotalBankers Life and Casualty Company has raised $386,000 for the fight against Alzheimer's disease through its 2011 Forget Me Not Days event, up from $338,000 in 2010.
July 15, 2011
Annuity infusion: 4 more tips for your practiceA robust annuity book of business isn't handed to you; It's built through preparation, dedication and resourcefulness. Continuing from last week's five, here are three more strategic suggestions to help get you where you want to go.