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Follow-on: American International Group
By NU StaffThis is a roundup of the latest news items carried in National Underwriter Life & Health, from December 2008 to January 2009, concerning American International Group, Inc.,.
January 25, 2009
Fixed annuity interest rate trends as of January 2009Chart from Fisher Annuity Index shows interest rate trends on fixed annuities as of January 2009.
January 25, 2009
Promising fixed annuity results 3Q 2008This chart from Beacon Research show thrid quarter 2008 fixed annuity sales results.
January 25, 2009
Pro and con on Rule 151A: imageImage shows two opposing views on the Securities and Exchange Commission's Rule 151A, concerning indexed annuities, as of December 2008.
January 25, 2009
Weighing annuity liquidity options in today's down economyWhen policyholders ask about the liquidity features in their annuities, advisors should be aware of several factors--including that making withdrawals in a down economy can present special considerations.
January 25, 2009
Quiz question: which channel sold the most VAs?This article answers the question, Which of the following distribution channels accounted for the largest share of variable annuity sales for the first three quarters of 2008?
January 25, 2009
MetLife: Long Lives Could Surprise Pension Plan SponsorsRelatively few U.S. pension managers are paying much attention to risk factors such as mortality risk, longevity risk and early retirement risk.
January 25, 2009
Follow-on: American International GroupThis is a roundup of the latest news items carried in National Underwriter Life & Health, from December 2008 to January 2009, concerning American International Group, Inc.,.