Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Barnes Rises At Presidential
By staff WriterA Northeastern insurer has implemented a step in its succession plan strategy.
May 18, 2009
IA Sales Rise 23%Indexed annuity sales were about 23% higher in the first quarter of 2009 than they were in the first quarter of 2008, although they were slightly lower than in the previous quarter, according to AnnuitySpecs.com.
May 17, 2009
Case Against SEC's Rule 151A Now In Hands Of The CourtWhether equity-indexed annuities will be subject to federal or state regulation will likely hinge on a federal appeals court panel's view on how much risk in a product currently sold as insurance "is too much risk" to be exempt from federal oversight.
May 15, 2009
NAFA: Lawmakers Seeking AlliesHouse members could introduce an indexed annuity jurisdiction bill sometime around Memorial Day weekend, according to the National Association for Fixed Annuities.
May 15, 2009
Web Exclusive: Income IdeasWhat's a living benefit guarantee doing in the hands of a fee-based advisor who does not sell annuities? Linda Koco can explain.
May 15, 2009
What's Next: Emerging Ideas For Retirement IncomeWhat is a living benefit guarantee doing in the hands of a fee-based advisor who does not sell annuities? Linda Koco found out the answer to that question and others at a recent conference.
May 15, 2009
Selling to your top sales prospects is easyIt amazes me when I read article after article about how to get sales prospects to return your calls -- whether it's for a personal meeting, introductory phone call, or to attend a seminar.
May 15, 2009
Selling to your top sales prospects is easyIt amazes me when I read article after article about how to get sales prospects to return your calls -- whether it's for a personal meeting, introductory phone call, or to attend a seminar.