Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
3 Ways to Overcome the One-Size-Fits-All Mentality in Annuities
By Paula NelsonAn issuer makes the case for wholesalers that offer a wide range of products.
August 06, 2018
State Regulator Group Keeps Life Out of Sales Standards ProjectBut members of the Annuity Suitability Working Group said the group's parent could still put life in.
August 06, 2018
IRS Ruling Could Saddle Multinational Life Insurers With Big Tax BillsIn theory, the change could increase life insurers' 2018 federal income tax spending by 25%.
August 02, 2018
MetLife Gets More Careful About High-Yield Credit, Muni MarketsSteven Kandarian says dwindling market liquidity makes getting out of deals harder.
August 02, 2018
Genworth Executive Says China Oceanwide Deal Is Still on TrackThomas McInerney is now hoping to see the deal close by the end of the year.
August 02, 2018
LTCI Issuers May Be Counting on Health Improvement That Isn't Coming: PrudentialThe company is adding $1.4 billion to reserves to adjust for lack of morbidity gains.
August 01, 2018
Fixed Annuity Group Still Looking for a PresidentThe successful candidate need not move to Washington but must prepared to travel, a lot.
August 01, 2018
Life Insurers' Favorite Bonds Should Be Fine: S&PWhen BBB issuers have failed in the past, they usually failed slowly, the rating agency says.