Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Obama and the Future of Annuities
By Heather TreseOn Monday, President Obama announced a series of measures to expand tax credits for retirement savings, and said he would promote "the availability of annuities and other forms of guaranteed lifetime income.
January 28, 2010
No more bad applesWith annuities, like any tool, you have to have the proper one in order to achieve the results that you are looking for.
January 28, 2010
Ten tips to soar ... ethicallyI want to offer the tools for market conduct and suitability issues so you can bulletproof your practice.
January 28, 2010
Obama Keeps Retirement Policy Crowd In SuspensePresident Obama did not end up promoting annuities during the State of the Union address, but his administration seems to be preparing to support the income planning concept.
January 27, 2010
Baltimore Life expands wealth transfer product lineThe Baltimore Life Insurance Company, Baltimore, Md., has introduced a new product to augment the company's wealth transfer portfolio.
January 27, 2010
Connecticut Drafts Professional Designation RegulationThe Connecticut Insurance Department is proposing new regulations governing use of "senior-specific certifications and professional designations" in the sale of life insurance and annuities.
January 27, 2010
ING hires Lynne Ford as CEO of ING Financial SolutionsING, New York, has announced that it has hired Lynne Ford as the CEO of ING Financial Solutions, the company's annuity and rollover business.
January 26, 2010
Schapiro Continues To Press For Common Fiduciary StandardsU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mary Schapiro discussed her support for a common fiduciary standard for investment advisors and broker-dealers at a recent conference.