Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Five questions for advisors to ask themselves
By Daniel WilliamsOkay, we don't have to like it, but the economy stinks. It may not have hit you personally, but almost everyone is feeling the sting. If you have seen your sales numbers take a hit, instead of blaming the economy, try a little self-analysis.
October 28, 2008
Firm Extends Annuity Laddering SystemCreative Marketing International Corp. has released a new version of a program that can help agents use insurance company products to help clients plan for ...
October 27, 2008
Foreclosure marketsStockton, Calif. Las Vegas, Nev. Riverside, Calif. Bakersfield, Calif. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Phoenix, Ariz. Sacramento, Calif. Orlando, Fla. Fresno, Calif. Oakland, Calif. Source: RealtyTrac U.S.
October 27, 2008
Michael PiskuleWestern & Southern Financial Group has hired Michael Piskule as vice president, wholesaler development. He will be responsible for recruitment and development of the company's national wholesaling team in the bank distribution channel. Prior to
October 27, 2008
Fitch: VA Issuers May Face A Tough YearInvestment market turmoil could hurt the earnings and risk-based capital levels of variable annuity issuers well into 2009.Analysts in the Chicago office of Fitch Ratings ...
October 27, 2008
NAVA Rolls Out Data Standards ServiceAn annuity group says it has come out with a tool that can help insurers, distributors and technology vendors implement its processing standardization program.NAVA Inc., ...
October 27, 2008
Fitch: VA Issuers May Face A Tough YearInvestment market turmoil could hurt the earnings and risk-based capital levels of variable annuity issuers well into 2009.Analysts in the Chicago office of Fitch Ratings ...
October 27, 2008
NAVA Rolls Out Data Standards ServiceAn annuity group says it has come out with a tool that can help insurers, distributors and technology vendors implement its processing standardization program.NAVA Inc., ...