Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Democrats Call for Broad Retirement Plan Fiduciary Definition
By Arthur D. PostalSeveral top Democratic lawmakers are asking the U.S. Department of Labor to define the term "fiduciary" broadly in a proposed regulation that could affect parties that do business with retirement plans and plan participants.
February 07, 2011
Senate Panel Eyes Retirement IncomeSimply communicating retirement plan information better could affect how well workers prepare for retirement, a researcher testified recently on Capitol Hill.
February 07, 2011
Bankers Life: Americans Need Advice About AdviceMany middle-income U.S. residents are unaware of how retirement planning really works.
February 07, 2011
New York: Explain Effects of Excess Annuity GMWB WithdrawalsNew York state insurers must warn users of annuity guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefits of the possible effects of excess withdrawals on future access to withdrawals.
February 07, 2011
Ugly Duckling to Swan: The Evolution of the Equity Indexed AnnuityOne of the great mysteries in America today is the credence we give to the predictions of economists, radio personalities, and weather forecasters, without holding them responsible for the actual results of the things they predict.
February 07, 2011
Democrats Call for Broad Retirement Plan Fiduciary DefinitionSeveral top Democratic lawmakers are asking the U.S. Department of Labor to define the term "fiduciary" broadly in a proposed regulation that could affect parties that do business with retirement plans and plan participants.
February 07, 2011
The Hartford Tests iPads for Annuity Sales Force in Pilot ProgramThe Hartford Financial Services Group is conducting a pilot program using iPads for its annuity sales force.
February 06, 2011
Senate Panel Eyes Retirement IncomeSimply communicating retirement plan information better could affect how well workers prepare for retirement, a researcher testified recently on Capitol Hill.