Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
NAIFA: IPA Bill Fiduciary Standard Unrealistic
By Arthur D. PostalThe National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors is trying to change a fiduciary standard provision in a major new financial services reform bill.
October 05, 2009
How Income Annuities Help Build A Personal PensionIs it finally time for fixed income annuities to shine in the retirement marketplace?
October 04, 2009
It's Still All About GuaranteesBy historical standards, second quarter 2009 was a good one for U.S. fixed annuity (FA) sales. At an estimated $27.8 billion, it was the third-best quarter in the 6 1/2 -year history of the Beacon Research Fixed Annuity Premium Study.
October 04, 2009
Annuity Outlook: Difficult Near-Term, Bright BeyondThe multi-year guarantee (MYG) annuity sales rally is over.
October 04, 2009
Gee-Whiz Features Don't Help Annuity SalesAdding "gee-whiz" features to products doesn't always make things work better, whether it's in insurance or anything else.
October 04, 2009
It's Showtime For SPIAsThe volatile investment markets have not dampened life insurers' willingness to take on longevity risk, which is the risk that annuitants outlive their life expectancy.
October 04, 2009
How Income Annuities Help Build A Personal PensionIs it finally time for fixed income annuities to shine in the retirement marketplace?
October 04, 2009
VA Sales Inch Up 4.3% In 2QNew sales of variable annuities recovered modestly in the second quarter, increasing 4.3% to $31.2 billion from a multi-year low of $30 billion in the first quarter of 2009.