Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
The Pandemic Is a Stern Teacher: Idea File
By Allison BellJasmine Jirele says this should be a great time to protect consumers against mortality and longevity risk.
May 20, 2021
New Bill Could Help Schools Use Multiple Employer Retirement PlansThe Grassley-Lankford bill, which has a Democratic cosponsor, would open MEPs up to 403(b) plans.
May 20, 2021
Restructuring the U.S. Life Insurance Sector Involves Risk: Moody's AnalystsBut the analysts say the strengthening U.S. economy supports a return to a stable outlook.
May 20, 2021
An Inside Look at the Bidens' Retirement Savings AccountsA new disclosure form shows they also have six MassMutual whole life policies and a variable annuity.
May 19, 2021
Infrastructure Bond Bill Could Boost Life Insurers' EarningsSen. Michael Bennet promoted S1308 at a Senate Finance Committee hearing on infrastructure funding options.
May 18, 2021
Life Insurers Nudged Bond Allocation Lower in 2020But the dollar value of life insurers' bond holdings increased 5.8%, to $3.4 trillion.
May 17, 2021
Swedroe Says 'Ignore All Forecasters,' Market NoiseThe strategist says advisors can also disregard market outlooks, which have "nothing to do with the client's financial and life goals."
May 14, 2021
Brighthouse Still Sees Fixed Annuities as Core Products: EarningsFidelity National's F&G unit and National Western Life have also reported results.