Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Pillar Life Aims to Sell Annuities Directly to Consumers
By Allison BellThe company also intends to offer life insurance and supplemental health insurance products.
September 12, 2022
5 Worst States for Working-Age Death Increases in JulyThe median death rate for people ages 25 through 64 was 9.8% higher than in July 2019.
September 12, 2022
Advisors Cast a Wary Eye on 401(k) AnnuitizationIn an advisor survey, most respondents said offering annuitization as a default option at retirement would be harmful.
September 12, 2022
Small RIAs vs. 'Meta-Acquirers': Who Has the Advantage?David DeVoe and Brian Hamburger debate the influence of RIA consolidators, private equity, asset managers and insurers.
September 09, 2022
Final Senate Finance Bill Text Keeps Narrow LTCI Tax Break ProvisionThe provision could affect clients who use retirement plan assets to pay the premiums.
September 08, 2022
Private Equity Firms Face Life Insurer Safety Questions at Senate HearingRepublicans backed private firm owners of life insurers; Democrats had questions for regulators.
September 07, 2022
Guardian Capital Unveils Modern TontineMoshe Milevsky, who helped develop the tontine, says it is structured like a mutual fund.
September 07, 2022
Plan Sponsors Should 'Exercise Caution' Before Adding Crypto: Wendy Von WaldVon Wald helps plan fiduciaries get insured, and minimize the odds that they'll need the insurance.