Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Bump in Japanese Government Bond Yields Leaves Life Insurers Wanting More
By Chikafumi Hodo and Komaki ItoA small, brief increase in rates did little to attract assets back home.
August 21, 2018
14 Misconceptions About Selling AnnuitiesLloyd Lofton is back, with facts, figures and arguments for agents who see "that ad" on TV.
August 20, 2018
Allianz Life Adds Variable AnnuityThis contract could appeal to clients who want exposure to European stocks and U.S. small-cap stocks.
August 20, 2018
Singapore's Leader Has a Long-Term Care PlanOlder people in the new program can get at least $600 per month, for life, if they suffer a severe disability.
August 20, 2018
China Tries Reverse MortgagesOne challenge is that costs are too high for most people to buy homes.
August 20, 2018
Indexed Annuities' Quiet Cousins Ride a Q2 Sales RocketSales of MYGA contracts increased 27%, year-over-year, according to the final Wink data.
August 17, 2018
The Cash Flowing Out of Some Annuity Units Does Matter: AnalystsThe analysts like to see profits, but they also like to see increases in sales.
August 17, 2018
Retirement Plan Annuitization May Be a (Big) Niche Product: TIAASurvey results suggest that $1 trillion in current plan assets could eventually flow into annuities.