Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Dispelling stereotypes is part of the job
By Lori WidmerSarah Skahan is determined to change old-fashioned views on who can be a successful insurance agent.
September 21, 2016
IRI study to examine reasonable compensation under DOL ruleThe survey will seek to determine compensation trends in the market to help advisors adhere to reasonable compensation requirements.
September 20, 2016
Put a new twist on an old sales techniqueRetirement parties are a great way to connect with potential clients.
September 20, 2016
How to maximize Social Security benefits for women4 scenarios that affect the optimal time for a woman to begin drawing Social Security.
September 20, 2016
Fiduciary rule causes insurers to pull back on financial productsState Farm Insurance says it will not accept liability on the future sale of annuities or mutual funds. Meanwhile, Allstate, USAA and Nationwide plan to stay in the commission investment business.
September 20, 2016
Fiduciary rule causes insurers to pull back on financial productsState Farm Insurance says it will not accept liability on the future sale of annuities or mutual funds. Meanwhile, Allstate, USAA and Nationwide plan to stay in the commission investment business.
September 20, 2016
Optimize your lead-handling processEstablishing a process to handle incoming leads can ensure that potential clients don't fall through the cracks.
September 19, 2016
3 reasons many new insurance agents failThe insurance business is a slow cooker, not a microwave, and other wisdom on why young agents might be giving up on the industry.