Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Thrivent, DOL Anti-Arb Fiduciary Tussle Continues
By Melanie WaddellLabor argues that there's no need for relief from the anti-arbitration provision because the rule will likely be delayed anyway.
October 17, 2017
Tax Overhaul Off to Rocky Start as Senators Bicker Over BudgetBad feelings over the Affordable Care Act continue to stink up the Capitol.
October 17, 2017
Specter of Corporate Exodus Leaves Connecticut Budget in CrisisAetna is not the only company move its headquarters out of the Nutmeg State.
October 17, 2017
Insurer Group Promotes Indexed Annuities in New VideoThe Indexed Annuity Leadership Council says one in five Americans is already familiar with the products.
October 17, 2017
Insurers Wrestle With Dementia Care Quality StandardsPlan managers want to figure out how to build caregiver support into any standards.
October 17, 2017
Few States Report Life Agent Credential ProblemsMore states want to see the NAIC extend an existing credential model to people under 65.
October 17, 2017
‘Stan the Annuity Man’ Is Livid About Fixed Indexed AnnuitiesStan Haithcock tells ThinkAdvisor why the industry is outraged at him and why fee-based indexed annuities are the biggest joke of all time.
October 16, 2017
5 Things to Know About Valuing Annuities and Other Client AssetsDetermining how much any given asset is worth, and when, may be complicated.