Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
March 31, 2009
Guarantees dominate variable annuities amid sharp sales declineAlmost all variable annuities offered include some form of Guaranteed Living Benefit (GLB) according to a survey by Milliman released Tuesday. The firm's new survey of...
March 31, 2009
Allianz Consumer Confidence SurveyApproximately one of every two survey respondents said they planned to keep a greater amount of cash reserves in bank accounts over the next 12 months. Some 15% said they plan to invest more strongly in life insurance and annuities and 17% plan
March 31, 2009
Calm client fearsEditor's Note: The truth is, consumers are fearful. With a tumultuous market playing havoc with consumers' retirement plans coupled with the gut punch of some financial institutions and individuals mishandling investors' money,
March 31, 2009
Washington announces new terms for Medicare AdvantageThe details of rules governing private Medicare Advantage insurance supplement programs were announced Tuesday, setting in motion the beginning of sweeping changes dictated by the Obama Administration, the Wall Street Journal reported.
March 31, 2009
How to deflect damaging newsIf, in a particular universe, all index annuity sellers are crooks, and Jack sells index annuities in that universe, then Jack is a crook.
March 31, 2009
Listen while you workAn ancient Chinese proverb reminds us "to listen well is as powerful a means of influence as to talk well."
March 31, 2009
Milliman: Most VAs Offer GuaranteesAbout 96% of the variable annuity contracts marketed in the United States now come with living benefits guarantees.