Annuities
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The 10 Top Life and Annuity Stories of 2022
By Allison BellTwo items on the list rank higher than the COVID-19 pandemic.
December 22, 2022
U.S. Mortality Surge Hit People Ages 35-44 Hardest in 2021: CDCFinal figures for the year show overall life expectancy fell again, to 76.4 years.
December 22, 2022
American Equity Rejects Offer From Elliott Investment-Backed InsurerProsperity says that, if it can get more information, it might offer a higher price.
December 22, 2022
12 Life and Annuity Changes in $1.7T Spending BillThe bill has several provisions to make it easier to annuitize workplace retirement plan assets.
December 21, 2022
9 Factors That Drive Annuity Purchase DecisionsAccording to new LIMRA data, what is important to annuity buyers varies significantly based on an investor's age and life stage.
December 20, 2022
NAIC Task Force Adopts Index-Linked Variable Annuity GuidelinesThe industry may finally adopt a standard name for this variable-annuity product.
December 20, 2022
12 Worst States for November DeathsIn six states, mortality was more than 20% higher than the pre-pandemic average.
December 20, 2022
Here's What Makes an Annuity 'Optimal' for ClientsStrategies that balance key behavioral and economic issues will likely provide the greatest benefit to retirees.