Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Prudential Aims to Reap $3B on Emerging Markets Exit
By Alexandre RajbhandariPrudential is seeking to focus on core markets and bolster its asset management unit.
July 30, 2026
New Research Challenges 4% Rule With Hybrid ApproachPartial annuitization combined with market exposure outperforms other scenarios, a study suggests.
July 30, 2026
Q2 Sales of Traditional Variable Annuities Rose 25%Retirement savers were willing to face more volatility for a chance to earn higher returns, according to LIMRA data.
July 29, 2026
Economists Question Workers' Ability to Make Income Option ChoicesRetirees with cancer were too likely to stick with the default choice, a team concludes, costing them more than $20,000.
July 29, 2026
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When 'Lifemaxxing' Means 'Planmaxxing'Talking to clients about longevity may lead to deeper conversations about aging and retirement planning.
July 28, 2026
BD Fined $70K Over Reg BI Violations, Annuity Switches: FINRAThe Logan Group, an order states, failed to collect and consider client information related to recommended deferred variable annuities.
July 28, 2026
12 States Most at Risk From Projected Social Security InsolvencyThese locations, a report finds, would take the biggest hit on a 24% benefits cut upon the trust fund's exhaustion.
July 27, 2026
Keep Annuity Math and Disclosures Separate, Industry Groups SayCommenters fear that the NAIC could use its actuarial guideline process to create an extra layer of rules.