Annuities
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IRI: Annuity Change Filings Slow
By Staff WriterInsurers filed 76 material U.S. variable annuity changes in the second quarter, down from 213 in the second quarter of 2009.
July 28, 2010
Wisconsin Announces SettlementsWisconsin insurance regulators have negotiated settlement agreements with two companies that sell life and annuity products.
July 28, 2010
Feds Set Rules for Parent KillersThe Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board has changed board death benefit regulations.
July 28, 2010
IRI: Variable Annuity Benefits Increasingly GenerousPace of filings slows, as benefits, fees increase
July 28, 2010
IRI: Annuity Change Filings SlowInsurers filed 76 material U.S. variable annuity changes in the second quarter, down from 213 in the second quarter of 2009.
July 27, 2010
Dodd-Frank: SEC Issues Call for CommentsThe U.S. Securities and Exchange has set up a Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act comment submission process.
July 27, 2010
Fixed Annuity Sales in Bank Channel Plunge 30%Sales off 61% compared with the first quarter 2009
July 27, 2010
Moody's: VA Writers Still at RiskLife insurers are being more careful about taking on variable annuity risk, but the generous guarantees they sold in the past remain a threat, a rating agency says.