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More on the challenge of Rule 151A
By NU StaffHere are more articles on the annuity industry's challenge to the Securities and Exchange Commission's Rule 151A
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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 2009
American International Group's restructuring continuesThis is a roundup of the most recent developments concerning American International Group.
May 25, 2009
Quiz question: When does Rule 151A take effect?This article answers the question: Unless reverseds, most indexed annuities will be subject to the SEC Rule 151A starting on a) January 12, 2011; b) February 1, 2011; c) March 30, 2011; d) June 30, 201; or e) July 1, 2011?