Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
NAIC Sets Agenda
By Allison BellThe Financial Regulation Standards and Accreditation Committee expects to hold four votes at the summer meeting of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
May 26, 2009
Fixed annuity interest rate trends as of May 2009These tables show the interest rate trends on deferred fixed annuities as of early May 2006. The figures are from Fisher Annuity Index, Dallas, Texas
May 26, 2009
Quick tips: Success with annuitiesImage of tips on the anuity future from David A. Macchia, president and chief executive officer of Wealth2k, Inc., Hingham, Mass.
May 26, 2009
How guaranteed minimum annuity payouts performThis chart by Jack Marrion compares guaranteed minimum payout results on a $100,000 annuity issued at age 65.
May 26, 2009
Top story: Balancing the agent's interests against the client'sWhere agent compensation is concerned, a judicious balance needs to be struck between adequate payout for the producer's labor plus features that are suitable to the client.
May 26, 2009
American International Group's restructuring continuesThis is a roundup of the most recent developments concerning American International Group.
May 26, 2009
Graphic: Pro and con on Rule I51AThese two images show opposing thoughts on Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 151A. One is from the SEC and the other from National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
May 26, 2009
Ask the expert : How to explain the exclusion ratio?This article answers the question: Can you give me a simple way to explain the exclusion ratio in annuities?