Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
The Plain Vanilla Fixed Annuity Was the Q1 King
By Allison BellIndexed annuities that are registered as variable contracts looked like dukes.
May 20, 2019
New York State Life Industry Produces More GDP Than JamaicaThe sector accounts for about 1.3% of the Empire State's economic output.
May 20, 2019
In an Aging Japan, Job Hunters Are Getting OlderLack of corporate pensions may keep some workers in the workforce into their 70s. Or 80s.
May 17, 2019
The Financial State of Americans: 2019 vs. 2009Americans feel more financially secure but more risk averse today than 10 years ago, according to Northwestern Mutual.
May 17, 2019
Federal Life Updates Variable Annuity Registration StatementThe Illinois carrier recently raised $35 million through a stock offering.
May 16, 2019
If the Green New Deal Gave Everyone Jobs, What Would Happen to Social Security?Before you send us an angry email, please read all the way to the end of the author's latest column.
May 15, 2019
Federal Grand Jury Indicts an Insurance CommissionerThe allegations relate to the Georgia Underwriting Association.
May 15, 2019
Retirement Bill Competes With 'Hair on Fire' Issue for Senators' AttentionA Principal Financial executive represented life insurers at the hearing.