Annuities
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Yes, Consumers Will Buy Fee-Based Indexed Annuities
By Joe MaringerSales may be small now, but an annuity sales veteran is optimistic about the future.
February 14, 2018
MetLife: We Did Fine in the Fourth QuarterThe company says the 'lost annuitant' problem affected about 2% of the group annuitants.
February 14, 2018
Bankers Life Faces Sophomore Agent SlumpCNO reports that the unit's second-year agent count is down 18%.
February 13, 2018
California Cities' Pension Bills May Rise With Calpers MoveCities that can afford the shorter amortization period will cut their spending totals, Calpers says.
February 13, 2018
7 Objections to the States' Annuity Sales Standard ProposalIndustry and consumer groups were roaring at the DOL. Now they have a new target.
February 13, 2018
United States of America Posts 2017 EarningsA drop in Federal Reserve System profits offset solid Social Security and estate tax revenue growth.
February 13, 2018
Genworth Seeks a $450 Million Senior Secured LoanThe company wants to use the offering proceeds to pay notes that will come due in May.
February 13, 2018
Brighthouse Increases Annuity Sales 26%Some of the growth came from an indexed annuity sold through MassMutual.