Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Flu Program Would Be Suspended If U.S. Government Shuts Down
By Ivan LevingstonThe government does not classify pandemic prevention efforts to be essential operations.
January 19, 2018
Security Benefit Adds to RateTrack FamilyThe new annuity contract can increase the income benefit roll-up if interest rates rise.
January 18, 2018
Those Corporate Pensions Weren't Always So GreatThe author says the old pension plans gave employers a strong incentive to lay off older workers.
January 18, 2018
Citigroup Predicts Record $140 Billion of CLOs as Demand DeepensCitigroup says insurers may start buying CLO investment-grade bonds.
January 18, 2018
Alcoa Plans to Buy Pension Risk Transfer AnnuitiesThe company expects to spend $300 million to back obligations for 9,000 retirees.
January 18, 2018
GE Rout Deepens as Latest Stumble Reignites Investor DreadInvestors discover that long-term care risk IS something to think about.
January 17, 2018
Dominic Cursio to Lead Annuity Industry GroupChip Anderson says fighting the DOL fiduciary rule standards will continue to be a major focus of activity.
January 16, 2018
Expect More Ugly GE Surprises Before Turnaround Is DoneThe legacy insurance business is competing with company pension plans for cash.