Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Public Pensions Up 12.4% Return Most in 3 Years as Equities Soar
By Martin Z. BraunStrong returns on stocks and alternative investments made up for low returns on bonds.
August 08, 2017
Fundamentals of Retirement Planning InfographicA five-point guide to help explain how and when a fixed index annuity can help your clients.
August 08, 2017
Sick of Slow Wage Growth? Here's Who to BlameThe author contends that the slump is the result of forces that here to stay.
August 08, 2017
Aging Populations Set to Spur Higher Interest Rates, Says StudyThe popular view is that the aging of the boomers is holding rates down.
August 08, 2017
DOL May Announce Fiduciary Rule Delay This Month, Attorneys SayLabor "needs to address the delay immediately" to reduce uncertainty in the industry, says Steve Saxon of Groom Law Group.
August 08, 2017
Annuity Rules Should Apply to Investment-Type Life Products: Consumer RepsInsurers are asking insurance regulators to adopt a Uniform Standard of Care proposal.
August 08, 2017
Firm Proposes Long-Term Care Insurance Run-Off ProgramA guaranty association rep says the issue of funding for insolvent run-offs will be important.
August 07, 2017
Brighthouse Seeks `Sleep-at-Night' Calm in $79 Billion PortfolioEric Steigerwalt says the newly independent company hopes to add more staff.