Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
AARP: Many Women Skimp on LTC Planning
By staff WriterOnly 23% of the women who participated in a recent survey seemed to understand that they would have to start out using personal savings to pay for long term care, AARP says.
October 12, 2010
Dodd-Frank: SEC Drafts Family Office DefinitionThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed a rule that could affect which family offices continue to be exempt from SEC investment advisor registration requirements.
October 12, 2010
Symetra Life appoints Richard LaVoice executive V.P., sales and distributionSymetra Life Insurance Company, Bellevue, Wash., has announced the appointment of Richard LaVoice as executive vice president, sales and distribution for Symetra's life insurance and annuity products.
October 12, 2010
STOA: Commenters Aim to Polish Model BulletinA proposed stranger-originated annuity model bulletin has been getting generally favorable reviews from commenters.
October 12, 2010
Genworth: Caregiving Slams Retirement SavingsCaring for a loved one can play havoc with the caregiver's efforts to save for retirement.
October 12, 2010
Allianz Life introduces first FIA income rider to offer inflation-protected income paymentsAllianz Life Insurance Company of North America, Minneapolis, has announced the launch of the Simple Income III Rider on the MasterDex X Fixed Index Annuity
October 12, 2010
The one-two punch: Annuity cross-sellingLike a chess player who's always thinking several moves ahead or a boxer who's ready with a one-two punch combination, savvy advisors know it pays to be alert to suitable cross-selling opportunities involving annuities.
October 11, 2010
Jackson National Extending VA StrategyJackson National Life Insurance Company says it will be building more flexibility into some new variable annuity guarantee options.