Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Long-term integration beats speed in training new agents
By Adam CufrWhile getting advisors acclimated quickly is attractive, it is more beneficial in the long run to ensure they are fully integrated.
August 05, 2016
Insurers earn investor ireThree top insurers reported Thursday that both earnings and revenues missed analysts targets for the second quarter.
August 04, 2016
Building confidence takes timeFor a new agent, learning the industry and building confidence can take about three years.
August 04, 2016
Consistency is key for bringing new advisors up to speedImplement a proven, documented process that all new advisors can learn and follow.
August 04, 2016
How to effectively reach the affluent marketAffluent prospects may welcome assistance if engaged with in appropriate ways.
August 04, 2016
Manulife misses profit forecast as markets hurt investmentsCanada's largest life insurer missed analyst estimates as hedging costs and lower investment gains hampered growth.
August 04, 2016
MetLife Net Falls 90% on Review of Annuities Slated for ExitMetLife said second-quarter profit tumbled 90% on a review of the prospects of a variable annuity business the firm is seeking to exit.