Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
U.S. Retirement Asset Total Increases 8.5%: ICI
By Allison BellAssets in annuities held outside of IRAs and retirement plans rose 5.8%, year over year.
June 30, 2017
FSOC Patch Bill Brings Democrats and Republicans TogetherS. 1463, the FSOC insurance member bill, has five Republican cosponsors and six Democratic cosponsors.
June 30, 2017
High Court Shuts Door on Claims Against Insurance SalesmanThe decision hinged on whether the advisor had a fiduciary relationship with the plaintiffs.
June 30, 2017
7 Ways to Overcome Fear of LinkedInOther advisors use LinkedIn to make valuable connections. So can you.
June 30, 2017
Commercial Real Estate Debt Cracks $3 Trillion BarrierCommercial real estate holdings at life insurance companies increased 2.4%.
June 30, 2017
MetLife Gets Board and State Regulator OK for Brighthouse SpinoffMetLife shareholders could get shares of Brighthouse Financial stock Aug. 4.
June 29, 2017
DOL Releases Fiduciary Rule Request for InformationComments could lead to new exemptions or changes to the fiduciary rule and PTEs, as well as extending the Jan. 1 compliance date.
June 29, 2017
Corker Says GOP to Scrap Health Bill's Investment Tax RepealAnother Republican senator says he'll be shocked if the BCRA bill fails to repeal the tax.