Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
5 Biggest Life Markets in the World, Now
By Allison BellThe world's life insurance and annuity premium volume rose 9.9% in 2021, to $3 trillion.
July 15, 2022
Some State Lawmakers Troubled by Private Equity's Growing Life & Annuity StakeSome legislators worry private equity fund deals might be moving blocks of business from strong insurers to less-credible insurers.
July 15, 2022
Monica Verma to Lead Global Atlantic Investment Office: Executive ChangesProtective Life, Principal and eHealth have also announced changes at the top.
July 14, 2022
Debate: Should Pension Participants Accept Lump-Sum Buyouts Now?Two professors discuss the merits of accepting a buyout offer in lieu of receiving traditional pension benefits.
July 14, 2022
Can a Registered Index-Linked Annuity Protect Your Clients in a Down Market?A RILA can allow clients to participate in some market gains while limiting their risk of loss.
July 14, 2022
Annuities Are Still Too Complicated: Robert PowellThe iPipeline executive says harmonizing state rules would help.
July 14, 2022
Q2 Life, Health and Annuity Earnings Calendar: A Return to VolatilityUnitedHealth will kick off the new round of life, health and annuity issuer releases by posting its earnings Friday.
July 14, 2022
5 States Where Working-Age COVID-19 Hospitalizations Are SurgingA new surge in COVID-19 could lead to unexpected medical expenses for clients and unwanted time without wages for others.