Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Prudential to End Sales of Variable Annuities With Guaranteed Living Benefits
By Emily HolbrookMarket conditions and interest rates were key reasons for exiting that business, according to company executives.
October 30, 2020
4 Ways Cash-Strapped Retirees Can Cut ExpensesStanford Center for Longevity's Steve Vernon explains how spending changes and other strategies can be used to fill income gaps.
October 29, 2020
5 Things to Know About the H.R. 8696 Methuselah Annuity ProvisionA sixth, important thing to know is that it has bipartisan sponsorship.
October 29, 2020
Why Advisors Are Learning to Love AnnuitiesDavid Blanchett of Morningstar and David Lau of DPL discuss how these products have become more advisor-friendly.
October 29, 2020
Great American's Parent Talks About Annuity Sales: EarningsAmeriprise is talking about low interest rates. Anthem is talking about COVID-19 care costs.
October 29, 2020
5 Insurance Regulator Races Are on Nov. 3 State BallotsOne candidate says he would like to have insurance agents carry out his duties in one-hour increments.
October 29, 2020
Best Interest for Conservative InvestorsMaybe living benefits can help a variable annuity beat a no-load mutual fund.
October 28, 2020
What's Really Guaranteed With Fixed Rate Annuities?You can get a multi-year guaranteed annuity yielding more than 3%. Is it too good to be true?