Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
NAFA: Rule 151A Bill Is Coming
By Arthur D. PostalThe National Association for Fixed Annuities says it will work to keep equity indexed annuities state-regulated by working with Congress as well as by going to court.
May 07, 2009
Getting Boomers To Pay Attention To Your New AnnuityIn the life insurance business and for annuities especially, keeping products fresh has become an industry norm. In fact, it is expected that annuity products undergo 2 or more enhancements each year.
May 07, 2009
EIA Oral Arguments BeginA federal appeals court panel today heard lawyers talk about responsibility for the risk associated with equity indexed annuities.
May 06, 2009
IIPRC Goes RegionalThe Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission has created a pricing option for insurers that want to file asset-based insurance products in 5 or fewer compacting states.
May 06, 2009
IRS Updates TablesThe Internal Revenue Service has issued final, temporary and draft regulations concerning the mortality tables used in valuing annuities, interests for life or terms of years, and remainder interests.
May 06, 2009
Lincoln Changes VA RidersThe drive to control variable annuity business risk continues.
May 06, 2009
Lincoln Changes VA RidersThe drive to control variable annuity business risk continues.
May 06, 2009
Immediate Annuities Gain FavorDepleted investment portfolios, reduced dividend payouts, and low interest rates have created a much more challenging environment for retired income investors. Consequently, immediate annuities' guaranteed lifetime income has become more attractive.