Annuities
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SEC to Public: Have Any Ideas About How to Educate Investors?
By Allison BellThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is asking the public for ideas about which approaches to investor education are - and are not - working.
April 19, 2011
All income riders are not created equal, part 1According to recent sales statistics, most variable deferred annuities and fixed index annuities are sold with income riders, and are becoming more common on traditional fixed annuities as well.
April 19, 2011
LIMRA: Seniors Fear Public Policy ChangesAbout half of retirees ages 55 to 79 expect tax increases and changes in Medicare and Medicaid to affect their ability to cover retirement costs.
April 19, 2011
All income riders are not created equal, part 1According to recent sales statistics, most variable deferred annuities and fixed index annuities are sold with income riders, and are becoming more common on traditional fixed annuities as well.
April 19, 2011
DTCC Adds Agent Product Certification DataThe Depository Trust & Clearing Corp. is making it easier for life insurers and wholesalers to determine whether specific agents can sell specific annuity products.
April 19, 2011
MWA: 2010 Bank Holding Company Annuity Income Drifts LowerAnnuity sales at U.S. bank holding companies brought in a total of about $2.6 billion in commissions and fees in 2010, down 1.8% from the 2009 total, according to Michael White Associates.
April 19, 2011
SEC to Public: Have Any Ideas About How to Educate Investors?The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is asking the public for ideas about which approaches to investor education are - and are not - working.
April 19, 2011
LIMRA: Seniors Fear Public Policy ChangesAbout half of retirees ages 55 to 79 expect tax increases and changes in Medicare and Medicaid to affect their ability to cover retirement costs.