Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
529 savings plans on regulators' radar
By Staff WriterIf you sell 529 college savings plans, now is the time to tighten your sales practices to ensure client suitability. That's because both the NASD and the SEC are cracking down on violations in sales of these popular programs. The NASD, for
April 18, 2008
MassMutual agents raise moneyIn support of breast cancer research, detection and treatment programs, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. and its agents have raised more than $100,000. Using financial education programs called Pearls of Wisdom as the platform, company
April 18, 2008
Fixed annuity provides flexible optionsWhen it comes to protecting retirement assets and guaranteeing an income stream in retirement, fixed annuities are just the right product for many seniors. Advisors who work with seniors make their living selling fixed products. Protective Life
April 18, 2008
NAILBA Foundation gives, receivesA recognizaable entity in the insurance business has announced its grant recipients for 2006. The National Association of Independent Life Brokerage Agencies Charitable Foundation introduced its grant recipients during NAILBA's annual meeting in
April 18, 2008
Avoid mortgage troubleMore and more people are carrying mortgage debt into their retirement years, either through the purchase of a second home later in life or because of an adjustable rate loan that is on the rise.Advisors who work with clients on the younger end of
April 18, 2008
NAIC Panel Acts On Market Conduct Data ProposalAn arm of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners has advanced a proposal to centralize the collection of market conduct data.Members of the Market Regulation ...
April 18, 2008
NAIC Panel Acts On Market Conduct Data ProposalAn arm of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners has advanced a proposal to centralize the collection of market conduct data.Members of the Market Regulation ...
April 18, 2008
FINRA To Postpone Suitability Review ImplementationThe Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has decided to put off enforcing a proposed deferred variable annuity sales review regulation until 180 days after it rewrites ...