Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Pension Plan Sponsors Warming Up to Annuity Buyouts: MetLife
By Michael S. FischerSeveral well-publicized annuity buyout deals have piqued the interest of plan sponsors, a poll finds.
January 25, 2019
Jackson Adds Investment-Only Variable AnnuityThe monthly contract charge will be $20 per month.
January 25, 2019
Parents Rank Debt Reduction Ahead of Long-Term PlanningFewer parents plan to seek expert advice this year than last, according to a New York Life poll.
January 25, 2019
Annuity 'Strategies' Don't WorkHard sales tactics gave annuities a bad name. Which is too bad, because annuities solve important problems.
January 25, 2019
Simplicity Acquires LTC Hybrid DistributorAmerica's First Financial wholesales life insurance and annuity products for use in the long-term care planning market.
January 24, 2019
LIMRA Seeks Financial Services Marketing Contest EntriesContest runners are looking for entries that demonstrate how campaigns have integrated multiple marketing platforms and channels.
January 24, 2019
Dai-Ichi to Acquire Great-West US Individual Life and Annuity LinesDai-ichi Life is making the $1.2 billion deal through its U.S.-based Protective Life unit.
January 24, 2019
DOL, SEC Fiduciary-Related Rules to Be a 'Heavy Lift': Attorney ChoiRichard Choi and IRI hope the SEC's VA summary prospectus will be adopted later this year.