Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
VA Designed For Sale In Fee-Based Market
By Linda KocoAllianz Life Insurance Company of North America says it is planning to enter the fee-based market with a new variable annuity.
May 01, 2010
FINRA pushing for greater broker transparencyBottom line: If advisors have nothing to hide, they have nothing to fear from enhanced disclosure requirements.
May 01, 2010
In response to "Even with Medicare, seniors pay and pay"This is ridiculous for the upcoming seniors! I am totally against this bill and will veto it OUT
May 01, 2010
Fixed index annuities: The product that sells itselfA record year for fixed index annuities might make it seem like the most bulletproof offering in your portfolio. But FIA-focused advisors know there are six proactive keys to continuing their sales success.
May 01, 2010
Social networking: Nirvana or nightmare?While social networking sites are a marketer's dream, they're also rife with potential compliance issues.
May 01, 2010
Index annuities for the "new normal"I collect actual index annuity return data. Although not every product and carrier is included, based on the data I have,
May 01, 2010
The real cost of health in retirement: Calculating the unknowableRetirement health costs may actually require somewhat less than conventional wisdom dictates.
May 01, 2010
To securitize, or not to securitize: Defending your business from 151AInterested in taking the plunge and becoming securities licensed?