Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Calpers slashes pensions for retirees of defunct agency
By Romy VargheseAcross the country, states and local governments have about $2 trillion less than what they need to cover retirement benefits.
March 15, 2017
Eye on the MetLife spinoff: Will it live up to billing?Hundreds of millions of dollars in sales of individual life insurance and annuity products are riding on the outcome of Brighthouse's soon-to-be-completed spinoff from MetLife.
March 15, 2017
3 reasons annuities should help fund baby boomer retirementAnnuity investments are not only tax-efficient but also ensure that investors receive a steady source of income as long as they live.
March 15, 2017
White House wooing of GOP holdouts on health plan may backfireAHCA backers find they have problems on their left flank as well as their right.
March 14, 2017
Emergency request to block fiduciary rule filed in Texas courtThe U.S. Chamber of Commerce and industry groups suing the Labor Department over its fiduciary rule in a Texas court have filed an emergency request asking a judge to stop the rule.
March 14, 2017
Why do pundits hate indexed annuities?Here's a video meant to clear up misconceptions about annuities using short, simple, entertaining explanations.
March 14, 2017
Why do pundits hate indexed annuities?Here's a video meant to clear up misconceptions about annuities using short, simple, entertaining explanations.
March 14, 2017
Brighthouse Financial puts its brand on annuitiesAllianz Life and three Sammons units have added new contracts.