Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
The Cayman Islands' Reinsurance Boom
By Thomas B. LeonardiA former insurance commissioner says the Caribbean jurisdiction needs U.S. regulators' attention.
March 23, 2026
Emergencies Make Annuitization a Poor 401(k) Default Option: Alicia MunnellThe retirement policy researcher thinks too few households have enough assets to lock much away.
March 23, 2026
Death of 2024 DOL Fiduciary Rule Could Affect Robo-AdviceU.S. Labor Department officials are vacating guidance that discusses financial institutions' use of computer models.
March 20, 2026
Keys to Addressing the Unique Retirement Needs of WomenThey're closing the gap with men in terms of earning, but not in terms of investable assets.
March 19, 2026
NAIC to Consider Open Meetings ChangesPeter Gould, an annuity owner activist, has been asking the insurance regulator group for more access.
March 18, 2026
Insurers Have Promised Private Credit Funds $90BTreasury research office analysts wonder what the promises would mean in a long market downturn.
March 17, 2026
The Long-Term Care Crisis Annuity Market RumblesSome families that need long-term care have planned for that. Others have not.
March 16, 2026
Exploring the Retirement Risk ZonePortfolio returns in the years right before retirement are more important than those immediately after, our analysis shows.