Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
December 16, 2024
Annuity Issuers Still Struggling to Protect Asset Share: SIFMAContract asset growth has been strong, but growth in IRAs and employer-sponsored plans has been stronger.
December 16, 2024
Could a Term-Limited Trump Finally ‘Fix’ Social Security?Term-limited politicians have more room to act on controversial topics, former SSA economist Jason Fichtner says.
December 16, 2024
Bob Doll Grades His 10 Predictions for 2024Crossmark's prognosticator-in-chief gives his annual list a final score of 7 out of 10.
December 13, 2024
The 4 Questions You'll Get at Holiday Parties This YearGetting asked for free advice is a hazard of the advisor gig.
December 12, 2024
Nearly Half of Gen Xers Have Done No Retirement Planning: SurveyJust 14% of Americans between 44 and 59 say their savings are on track, according to Schroders’ research.
December 12, 2024
Meet the 2024 Luminaries WinnersThe honorees were acknowledged on stage Wednesday at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas.
December 11, 2024
Year-End RMDs and the QCD Workaround StrategyQualified charitable distributions can help clients reduce tax liability, but there are pitfalls to avoid.
December 11, 2024
MetLife to Create Life and Annuity Funding VehicleThe insurance giant will use Chariot Re to reinsure $10 billion in in-force annuities.
December 10, 2024
Nippon Life Closes on Big Corebridge Stake, Adds U.S. Annuity SizzleThe Japanese giant is also said to be in talks to acquire Resolution Life for $8.2 billion.
December 10, 2024
12 Merry Retirement Facts for 2024Scary stats about the state of retirement planning abound, but the news isn't all bad.