Annuities
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1Q indexed annuity sales results
By NU StaffIndexed annuity sales in the first quarter of 2009 dropped by about 2% when compared with 4Q 2008 but were up by nearly 23% compared to 1Q 2008, says AnnuitySpecs.com.
June 22, 2009
Ask the expert: How does a longevity annuity work?I know that longevity annuities are designed to provide lifetime income to elders but I'm not sure how they work. Can you explain? Also, how available they are?
June 22, 2009
American International Group: losses and moreCatch up on too-big-to-fail AIG--its losses, board changes, and more developments. See our roundups from past months too.
June 22, 2009
Graphic: storm coming for financial advisorsAttorneys Norse Blazzard and Judith Hasenauer write about the upcoming litigation storm that is awaiting financial advisors. The tell how to prepare for it.
June 22, 2009
American International Group: losses and moreCatch up on too-big-to-fail AIG--its losses, board changes, and more developments. See our roundups from past months too.
June 22, 2009
Making Cash Value Life Insurance Part Of The Income PlanMany advisors do not realize that cash value life insurance can play a valued role in retirement income plans. NU Senior Editor Warren Hersch scopes it out.
June 21, 2009
Fixed annuity interest rates going lower: June 2009These charts from Fisher Annuity Index, Dallas, show interest rate trends for fixed annuities in June 2009.
June 21, 2009
Top story: Competing for fixed annuities based on fame, commission or rateInsurers compete for annuity sales from agents based on fame, commission, or rate. Which approach is best?