Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
February 28, 2009
Do regulators want to end fixed annuities?FINRA and the North American Securities Administrators Association won the index annuity battle and persuaded the SEC to call index annuities securities by saying they would do a better job of determining when an index annuity sale is
February 28, 2009
Daryl Stong, managing partner at Harborview Investmentsdirect mail offering a free financial plan cold calling networking with CPAS & payroll providers traditional print advertising While an old standby such as cold calling may seem a bit archaic, Strong says you have t
February 27, 2009
Advisors Share VA Wish ListFinancial professionals say they would like to see variable annuity manufacturers cut distribution costs, expand product options and add better wholesalers.
February 27, 2009
Texas Weighs In On AIGThe Texas Department of Insurance "continues to closely monitor the financial status of American International Group Inc. in light of recent national media reports," officials say.
February 27, 2009
Survey: A Majority Of The First Boomers Are Still WorkingOnly 13% of the baby boomers born in 1946 have saved as much as they think they need to save to retire.
February 27, 2009
Advisors Share VA Wish ListFinancial professionals say they would like to see variable annuity manufacturers cut distribution costs, expand product options and add better wholesalers.
February 27, 2009
Earnings: American Equity, PhoenixTwo more life insurers reported earnings this week.