Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Different Channels Need Different Brand Strategies
By Jim ConnollyByNew YorkMultiple distribution channels need different branding strategies because of different buying preferences among consumers, said a speaker at the annual meeting of the National ...
October 06, 2004
Go top of page 10 with Nonqualified Annuities kickerFocus On All Aspects Of Life When Planning For RetirementByWhen it comes to retirement planning, too many of us focus only on the destination instead ...
October 06, 2004
Go top of page 10 with Nonqualified Annuities kickerWhat If The Client Gets A Divorce? Advisors should know about the Qualified Domestic Relations OrderBy Jane WarnerDivorce happens. When a long marriage ends, and ...
September 30, 2004
Power Tool Combo: Life And Annuities TogetherPower Tool Combo: Life And Annuities TogetherWithout proper planning, taxes can diminish a persons wealth before it is transferred to heirs, particularly when financial instruments ...
September 30, 2004
How To Maximize Safety In Fixed AnnuitiesHow To Maximize Safety In Fixed AnnuitiesByHow do you maximize the safety of your clients money in fixed annuities? There are a number of ways. ...
September 30, 2004
Fixed Annuity Future Looks BrightByIn what may be a surprise to some, fixed annuity sales are expected to grow at a faster rate than variable annuity sales in the ...
September 30, 2004
Fixed Annuities: The Opaque Financial ProductMonthly Averaging In Index Annuities: Who Needs It And How To Sell ItByEquity-indexed annuities with monthly averaging are a solid choice for many in the ...
September 30, 2004
Death Benefits Payout Exceeded Value, Says NAVADeath Benefits Payout Exceeded Value, Says NAVAAlthough the stock market generally went south from 2001 to 2003, beneficiaries of variable annuity investors received death benefits ...