Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Time Is Ripe For Annuity/LTC Combo
By Mary M. FayHere is an enthusiastic farewell to the annuity business of 2009 and a warm welcome to 2010.
February 01, 2010
Variable Annuities Poised To Take Off--AgainFor most of the last decade, variable annuities have been one of the most popular investment products offered by insurance firms.
February 01, 2010
Lessons From The VA WorldSome features that have been added to variable annuities in the past few years have long been a concern.
February 01, 2010
Annuity Producers, Listen UpDo you sell annuities? If so, I've got good news and better news.
February 01, 2010
Free-lunch seminars in the spotlight ... againFor the last few years, regulators have been targeting free-lunch seminars as potential vehicles for senior financial abuse.
February 01, 2010
The Truth About Index AnnuitiesIndexed annuities have become the naughty step-child of the insurance industry.
February 01, 2010
Have you ever felt as if your advisor was not working in your best interest?Not that I'm aware of. My advisor seems to do right by me. I have no complaints.
February 01, 2010
Suitability traps: Don't kick the can (part 3)As we've discussed over the prior two columns, "kicking the can" refers to engaging in bad habits that could end up hurting you,