Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Court Schedules Annuity Case Hearing
By Arthur D. PostalA 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
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 22, 2009
Third quarter 2008 annuity sales reportsHere are 2 articles on annuity sales results for the 3rd quarter of 2008.
February 22, 2009
Quiz question: how prominent are non-qualified annuities?This article answers this question: Of the $2 trillion in variable and fixed annuity assets at the end of 2007, roughly what percentage was non-qualified?
February 19, 2009
MassMutual Ramps Up TPA Education SupportThe retirement services division at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company will be offering more enrollment help to third party administrators.
February 19, 2009
ASPPA To Offer Government Plan DesignationThe American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries is helping another group run a 403(b) plan and 457 plan education program.
February 19, 2009
Feds Postpone Implementing Plan Advice RulesThe U.S. Department of Labor is extending a comment period for a final regulation that would allow 401(k) and other retirement plan fiduciaries to give plan participants investment advice.
February 19, 2009
Feds Postpone Implementing Plan Advice RulesThe U.S. Department of Labor is extending a comment period for a final regulation that would allow 401(k) and other retirement plan fiduciaries to give plan participants investment advice.