Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Regulators Could Help Life Insurers Buy More Stock
By Allison BellThe idea could have a big effect on issuers of annuities as well as of life insurance.
August 13, 2019
5 IRS Asset-Based Annuity Fee Ruling PossibilitiesOne key point: Great American Life has a letter, too.
August 13, 2019
Genworth Finds Buyer for Canadian Mortgage Insurance UnitBrookfield Business Partners has agreed to pay $1.8 billion for the unit and to provide bridge financing.
August 13, 2019
Are Annuities Really Illiquid?Not all annuities are created equal when it comes to liquidity, and this has important suitability implications.
August 12, 2019
Genworth Noteholders Shrug Off Consent Pay OfferThe company says it will come up with another way to support any sale of its Genworth Canada stake.
August 12, 2019
IRS Rules for Nationwide and Lincoln on Annuity Advisory FeesThe rulings could help insurers pay the investment advisers directly, without changing the contract holders' tax bills.
August 09, 2019
SEC Lets Symetra Put Insurance-Style Financial Statements in Annuity FilingsThe new letter ruling continues an SEC shift that could make annuities cheaper for issuers to administer.
August 09, 2019
IRS Posts Tax Help for Life InsurersRevenue Procedure 2019-34 will help insurers account for how they pay you.