Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
A Roth IRA Refresher
By Jeremy HusIt can be a great savings vehicle, when properly used.
December 31, 2019
The Past, for AgentsHere's a look at the stories that were hot in 2019, 2010, and 1920.
December 31, 2019
Will the Secure Act Help You Sell Annuities to Small Employers?...and 4 other questions about the 2020 U.S. annuity market.
December 31, 2019
Australia Fires Put Insurers' Real Estate Investments in a Glowing LightFires affected about 11 million people in California in 2017. Now, they're affecting about 14 million people down under.
December 31, 2019
NAIC Sales Standard Proposal Includes Reg BI Safe Harbor: IRIThe group says the safe harbor will reduce the need for financial professionals to comply with multiple sales standards.
December 31, 2019
Life Insurers Increased Currency Swap Exposure in 2018: NAICLife insurers' exposure to currency options fell that year. Exposure to interest rate options rose.
December 30, 2019
Top-Level NAIC Committee OKs Annuity Sales Standard ProposalInsurers and producer groups support it. A consumer group still opposes it.
December 30, 2019
Annuity Issuers Roll Out New VideosOne company is showing what annuities can do for the owners today. Another is giving financial professionals a showcase.