Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Empire State Bans Guaranty Ads, Divorce Insurance
By Allison BellNew York regulators have blocked producers from mentioning guaranty fund protection in ads and also blocked insurers from insuring couples' retirement arrangements against marital discord.
February 24, 2009
Buckle Up For A Fast Product Ride In 2008Fasten your seatbelts. The year 2008 promises to be a fast one where insurance and allied financial products are concerned. Following are the trends as seen by industry experts around the country.
February 24, 2009
Index Life's Status More Uncertain Than EverThe Securities and Exchange Commission, in adopting Rule 151A, may have clarified the status of index annuities, but it also made the status of index life insurance more uncertain than ever...
February 23, 2009
Court Schedules Annuity Case HearingA federal appeals court in Washington will hear oral arguments May 8 on a suit challenging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's move to adopt Rule 151A, a regulation that classifies some indexed annuities as securities.
February 23, 2009
Third quarter 2008 annuity sales reportsHere are 2 articles on annuity sales results for the 3rd quarter of 2008.
February 23, 2009
Graphic: unemployment still going upGraphic shows Bureau of Labor statistic on unemployment rate rising during 2008 and on into January 2009.
February 23, 2009
Graphic: unemployment still going upGraphic shows Bureau of Labor statistic on unemployment rate rising during 2008 and on into January 2009.
February 23, 2009
ASPPA To IRS: Save The Safe Harbor PlansSome 401(k) plan sponsors will have to shut down their plans this year if the government does not lift a 3% minimum contribution requirement.