Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Bond Investors' Next Big Trade Is Betting on U.S. Homeowners
By Claire BostonCredit risk transfer buyers will suffer first if default rates rise.
December 24, 2017
Natural Disaster Victims Face Losses of Many KindsThis may be a year when too many of your clients have faced devastation due to natural disasters.
December 22, 2017
Senate Confirms DOL Benefits BossPreston Rutledge could shape both the fiduciary rule and group health regulations.
December 22, 2017
Muni Market's Trusted Buyers Could Disappear After Tax CutsLife insurers ended the third quarter with more than $500 million in muni investments.
December 21, 2017
Voya to Exit Most of Its Annuity BusinessThe firm wants to focus on higher-growth, higher-return, capital-light lines of business.
December 21, 2017
US Life Expectancy Drops Again Amid Opioid CrisisThis is the first time in more than 50 years that it fell twice in a row.
December 19, 2017
11 Ways to Hook CustomersTo protect more clients against disaster, you have to sell them something.
December 19, 2017
5 Big Questions About Annuities for 2018Clear ideas about the answers may be scarce, but here's what we'll be asking about.