Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Millennials are unprepared for retirement
By Peggy BresnickMore than a third of millennials have no money saved for retirement; however, more than half in this group are interested in FIAs.
May 03, 2016
MetLife fined millions for annuity salesFINRA has fined MetLife Securities, Inc. $25 million for wrongdoing related to some replacement variable annuity sales.
May 03, 2016
The 10 highest-growth cities for annuities in 2016Which cities have the highest growth potential for annuities sales this year? The list is much different than the list of largest annuity markets.
May 02, 2016
MetLife faces record FINRA fine for misleading annuity customersThe insurer agreed to pay $25 million, the largest variable annuity penalty set by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
May 02, 2016
Technology, quality and the customer experienceIn an age when everyone is trying to improve the customer experience, the Achilles heel of tech may be the technologies that businesses have little control over.
May 02, 2016
Slow bleed from low bond yields drains insurers' returnsLow interest rates continue to affect insurer earnings.
May 02, 2016
Baby boomers in worsening shape for retirementThe baby boomer generation is underprepared for their golden years; however, FIAs can be an ideal fit with baby boomers's diverse needs.
April 30, 2016
5 questions that will improve your referral processMany advisors wrongly assume their clients already know how to refer.