Annuities
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5 Trends in Today's Annuity Market: Equitable
By Allison BellExecutives with the insurer see their relationship with agents and advisors as a shield against RILA market invaders.
July 30, 2024
Third of Americans Report Lack of Financial Well-BeingRetirement-related worries are a top source of stress, a Guardian Life survey found.
July 30, 2024
Mortality Stays Slightly Elevated: Globe Life ExecDeath rates are lower than the actuaries feared but above pre-pandemic levels, a chief financial officer says.
July 29, 2024
Ameriprise Posts 45% Jump in Variable Annuity SalesDemand rose for variable universal life products that affluent clients can use to build cash value.
July 26, 2024
DOL Fiduciary Rule Halted by Texas CourtThe delay of the Sept. 23 effective date kicks off a "long litigation journey," an ERISA lawyer says.
July 25, 2024
Moving Beyond Life Expectancy Rules of ThumbPart of acting in clients' best interest involves taking life expectancy analysis seriously.
July 25, 2024
Brighthouse Asks Court for Help With Annuity Tied to Murder CaseProsecutors have charged the beneficiary with providing the gun the owner used to kill herself.
July 24, 2024
New RMD Regs Back Annuity-Based Stretch IRAs, Advisor SaysThe tax code shows that SPIAs can offset the loss of the old school stretch IRA, Gary Mettler contends.