Annuities
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Quick tips: How to measure fixed annuity value
By Nu GraphicThis chart shows factors to use in measuring the value of fixed annuities.
September 28, 2009
Ask the expert: Can he sell his annuity?This article answers the question: The question was: My client is interested in selling his annuity but is unsure about the tax implications of such a transaction. Can you provide an overview?
September 28, 2009
Update on American International GroupThis is an update on developments over at American International Group during lat Auguest and early September 2009
September 28, 2009
Ask the expert: Can he sell his annuity?This article answers the question: The question was: My client is interested in selling his annuity but is unsure about the tax implications of such a transaction. Can you provide an overview?
September 28, 2009
Top story: Advisors adapt to changes in variable annuity marketplaceMany carriers have significantly reduced or eliminated the once generous guaranteed income credits they offered variable annuity policyholders. they've made other changes too.
September 27, 2009
Some fixed annuity rates are almost flat-lining: September 2009The chart shows interest rate trends on fixed annuities from Fisher Annuity Index, Dallas. another chart shows guarantee periods on CD-type annuities. figures for September 2009
September 27, 2009
Quiz question: Status of equity funds in variable annuitiesThis article answers the question: Equities accounted for what percentage of variable annuity subaccount assets as of the end of the first quarter 2009?
September 27, 2009
Fast facts: Financial reform issues before CongressThis graphic shows some of the issued that Congressional legislators are considering that of high interest to insurance professionals