Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
No-Load VA To Offer Web-Based Trading
By Staff WriterAmeritas Life Insurance Corp. says it will be introducing a no-load variable annuity that will offer at least 15 free fund transfers per year.[@@]The ...
June 01, 2005
Rising Tide Of Premiums Lifts Commission TotalsIf a rising tide lifts all boats, then commissions are being lifted by an increase in premiums and considerations.In 2004, the top 50 companies ...
June 01, 2005
1Q Inde Annuity Sales Drop 5%Sales have fallen for 2 consecutive quarters in a rowIndex annuity sales for the 1st quarter of 2005 drew over $6.4 billion in premiums, ...
May 31, 2005
Hoosier State Regulators OK Indiana Standard DealCapital Assurance Corp. is moving ahead with plans to acquire Standard Life Insurance Company of Indiana for $82 million.[@@]Indiana insurance regulators approved the deal ...
May 29, 2005
Copycats Eye Variable Annuity FeaturesIt is arguable that the most popular features to be added to variable annuities in recent years are guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefits.
May 28, 2005
Copycats Eye Variable Annuity FeaturesIt is arguable that the most popular features to be added to variable annuities in recent years are guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefits.
May 26, 2005
Tucker Leaves Waddell & ReedThe head of a financial services company that is spending about $32 million to settle litigation is stepping down.[@@]The company, Waddell & Reed Financial ...
May 25, 2005
McCamish Takes Over Administration Of Old Mutual VA AssetsMcCamish Systems L.L.C. says it has taken over administrative services for a block of variable annuities from the Old Mutual Financial Network.[@@]McCamish, Atlanta, is ...