Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Trump says 'enormous work' ahead on budget to deliver priorities
By Margaret TalevThe administration expects to use the budget reconciliation process to prune the ACA.
February 23, 2017
Buffer Annuities: The Good, the Bad, the UglyThis cross between an indexed annuity and a variable annuity has gained attention in the investment worldand not all of it positive.
February 22, 2017
Common traits of financial fraud victimsFraud victims often share similar mindsets, behaviors and demographic characteristics.
February 21, 2017
Official DOL fiduciary rule delay expected shortlyThe Labor Department this week is expected to file the much-anticipated 180-day delay of the fiduciary rules April 10 compliance date.
February 21, 2017
Fixed annuity sales hit record $117.4 billion in 2016After strong results in the first three quarters, fixed annuity sales fell 13 percent to $25.7 billion in the fourth quarter.
February 21, 2017
Automated client management prevents lost salesWhen agents manage life insurance clients through traditional means such as spreadsheets and client files, they may let 15 percent or more of their book lapse each year.
February 21, 2017
Moving the retirement outcome needle: 3 studies shed lightWorkers need a lifetime income option in their employer-sponsored retirement plan. But more than 4 in 10 are unsure whether they have one.
February 20, 2017
Women are household CFOs, but barriers remain at workWomen are often left out when money talk starts with a financial professional even when mom heads up the family finances. Millennials aren't having it.