Annuities
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ABIA Study Reports Double-Digit Drop in Fixed Annuity Sales in Fourth Quarter
By staff WriterFixed annuity sales by banks and other depository institutions in fourth quarter dipped by 48% in 2010 from the same period in 2009, according to a new report.
April 06, 2011
New website provides Americans with fixed annuity factsEasy-to-understand information that sticks to the facts. That's the goal of a new website created to help consumers and the media understand a lesser known insurance product designed to help Americans create a secure retirement - fixed annuities.
April 04, 2011
For Every Need, An AnnuitySophisticated investors don't often think of variable annuities as vehicles for cutting-edge asset allocation strategies because of the limited fund choices and risk-mitigation techniques long associated with the products. That's old thinking.
April 04, 2011
A Year to RememberVariable annuities ended the year on a strong note by virtually all measures. 2010 new sales totaled $136.6 billion, an increase of 10.3% over 2009 sales of $123.9 billion.
April 04, 2011
What Changes in the VA Market Mean for AdvisorsMy survey in this issue of the current variable annuity marketplace comes with several important take-aways. Producers would do well to take note.
April 04, 2011
National Retirement Planning Week Kicks Off April 11The National Retirement Planning Coalition has announced its roster of events for National Retirement Planning Week this April 11 through 15.
April 03, 2011
A Year to RememberVariable annuities ended the year on a strong note by virtually all measures. 2010 new sales totaled $136.6 billion, an increase of 10.3% over 2009 sales of $123.9 billion.
April 03, 2011
What Changes in the VA Market Mean for AdvisorsMy survey in this issue of the current variable annuity marketplace comes with several important take-aways. Producers would do well to take note.