Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Variable Annuities More Affordable: IRI
By staff WriterVariable annuity sales for the top 17 carriers in the second quarter rose to $11.8 billion, from $10.3 billion in the first quarter, according to the Insured Retirement Institute (IRI).
August 31, 2010
Beneficiary mistakes can cost clients a fortuneBeneficiary designations are an important issue in determining where certain assets of an estate end up.
August 31, 2010
BGA Insurance names Beuchler to head up annuity divisionBGA Insurance has hired Pete Buechler as the Marketing and Operations Director for its Annuity Services division. Buechler will report directly to BGA's president, Barry Zimmermann.
August 31, 2010
Annuity update: If FIAs are not securities, what about FINRA 05-50?On July 15, I sent a letter to FINRA CEO Richard Ketchum and asked, "Since 151A has been vacated and Congress says index annuities are exempt, when will FINRA
August 31, 2010
How to Help Women Take the Driver's Seat in RetirementAccording to Prudential Financial's 10th annual study, "Financial Experience and Behaviors Among Women," a record 95 percent of females in the United States are financial decision-makers.
August 30, 2010
BGA Insurance names Beuchler to head up annuity divisionBGA Insurance has hired Pete Buechler as the Marketing and Operations Director for its Annuity Services division. Buechler will report directly to BGA's president, Barry Zimmermann.
August 30, 2010
Fixed Annuity Sales Fall from 2009: BeaconU.S. sales of fixed annuities topped $19.4 billion in the second quarter, according to a new report.
August 30, 2010
Fixed Annuity Sales Fall from 2009: BeaconU.S. sales of fixed annuities topped $19.4 billion in the second quarter, according to a new report.