Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Robo Underwriters May Need Tough Bodyguards: Moody's Analysts
By Allison BellOne possible new rating consideration: life insurers' new digital processes could attract cyber marauders.
October 29, 2019
5 Facts About a Big New Retirement Principal Protection PaperVanya Horneff and colleagues make the case that 'money-back guarantees' are just too expensive.
October 29, 2019
Annuity Update: Security Benefit, Great American, Annuities Genius, TransamericaSecurity Benefit has introduced the Strategic Growth Series Annuities.
October 29, 2019
Could Life Annuities Make Reverse Mortgages More Attractive?This approach could reduce lenders' risks and borrowers' fees, according to a Brookings paper.
October 29, 2019
Deferred Income Annuities: Latest Research on Benefits, LawsMeanwhile, Medicare updates its surcharges for 2020, bringing mixed news to retirees.
October 28, 2019
Apollo to Help Athene Attract More Retail Fund CashA major cash provider is backing the life insurer's effort to meet S&P 500 stock index entry requirements.
October 28, 2019
Annuities: Love 'em or Hate 'em, Here's What Advisors Should KnowRetirement experts Michael Finke, David Lau, Wade Pfau and David Blanchett weigh in.
October 25, 2019
Here's Why Interest Rates Made Supporting Annuities Trickier for Ameriprise This SummerIn September, 10-year Treasuries were paying less than half of what they were paying at the start of the year.