Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Obama takes a bite out of (financial) crime
By Daniel WilliamsI ran across an item that begged for inclusion in this column: President Obama is digging in his heels on financial fraud.
February 01, 2010
The ethical advisor: Putting clients first for successAs 2010 gets into high gear and advisors find themselves in the midst of an increasingly regulatory climate, what are the best strategies to maintain an ethically sound business?
February 01, 2010
The annuities manifestoThese are volatile times in the annuity market for distributors, producers and end users alike.
February 01, 2010
Required Annuity Training Is A Good ThingA lot of laws have been passed recently that place more responsibility on agents who sell annuities.
February 01, 2010
Annuity Producers, Listen UpDo you sell annuities?If so, I’ve got good news and better news.First, there’s this article, “Proposed Bank Regulations Could Hurt Annuity Sales.” Not good if ...
February 01, 2010
Annuity Producers, Listen UpDo you sell annuities?If so, Ive got good news and better news.First, theres this article, Proposed Bank Regulations Could Hurt Annuity Sales. Not good if ...
January 31, 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.
January 31, 2010
Fixed Annuity Sales Off 20% In 3QCompared to the very strong fixed annuity market of the preceding 12 months, third quarter 2009 was a disappointment.