Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Atkins Calls For Clarity In VA Rulemaking
By Matt BradyThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission should tread carefully in establishing disclosures for variable annuities at the point of sale, an SEC commissioners said ...
June 26, 2005
Selecting A Fixed Index Annuity? Look Under The HoodFixed index annuities may have similar labels, but one size does not fit all. It's what is under the FIA hood that really counts--in particular, the interest crediting strategy.
June 25, 2005
Selecting A Fixed Index Annuity? Look Under The HoodFixed index annuities may have similar labels, but one size does not fit all. It's what is under the FIA hood that really counts--in particular, the interest crediting strategy.
June 24, 2005
British Pru Agrees To Acquire Annuity BlockPrudential P.L.C. has agreed to acquire 52,500 pension annuity contracts from Phoenix Life & Pensions Ltd. through a reinsurance arrangement[@@]Prudential, London, says the block ...
June 24, 2005
Community Bank Brokerage Sales RiseU.S. community banks increased revenue from brokerage operations 15% between the first quarter of 2004 and the first quarter of 2005.[@@]Kenneth Kehrer Associates, Princeton, ...
June 23, 2005
Bank Annuity Sales PlateauAnnuity sales at banks and savings institutions amounted to $4.7 billion in March, unchanged from the total for March 2004.[@@]Although sales of fixed annuities ...
June 22, 2005
Lincoln More Likely To Buy Than SellJon Boscia says Lincoln National Corp. has no particular need to be acquired.[@@]"But he believes the company is at the top of the list, ...
June 22, 2005
IFMG To Work With Highland CapitalIndependent Financial Marketing Group Inc. has tapped Highland Capital Brokerage to help it increase sales of advanced life insurance products.[@@]Highland, Birmingham, Ala., will provide ...