Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Should Annuity Buyers Time the Market?
By Ben MattlinIn market terms, there's no "good" or "bad" time to buy an annuity, but certain factors can affect payouts.
October 21, 2021
Asset Rules Pushed CLO Risk Toward Insurers: Fed EconomistsFrom 2010 through 2018, researchers say, regulations led insurers to buy the riskiest investment-grade CLOs.
October 19, 2021
Nationwide, Annexus Add Annuity-Fueled Target Date FundsAllianz Life and Pacific Life also have annuity product launch news.
October 18, 2021
14 Annuity Tax Facts to KnowHere's what advisors should know about taxation of death benefits, private and charitable annuities, and annuities' use in estate planning.
October 14, 2021
Life and Health Insurers Might See Inflation: Q3 Earnings CalendarThis quarter, the question is whether that price bump is a harmless mole, or something more.
October 12, 2021
Transamerica to Offer Stand-Alone Stable Value Option: Retirement MovesMetLife and Nationwide have new clients. Securian and Pacific Life have new alliances.
October 11, 2021
Allianz Sued for 'Assessing a Surrender Charge on the Surrender Charge' in VAsThe insurer used a formula that inflated surrender charges on variable annuities, the plaintiffs say.
October 11, 2021
Jackson Rumbles Onto the Index-Linked Annuity FieldThe insurer has 22% of the traditional variable annuity market. It says the $24 billion RILA pie looks delicious.