Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
How to do your due diligence on IOVAs
By William LoweInvestment-only variable annuities are known for simplicity and cost efficiencies, an appealing set of assets. But you still need to know the right questions to ask.
January 06, 2016
View: Closing tax 'loopholes' would choke middle classSome of the real "bad guys" are employer-sponsored health and pension benefits.
January 06, 2016
DOL's fiduciary regs may be especially bad for insurance BDsA Cerulli report warns that insurance broker-dealers face the greatest fiduciary risk among all advisor channels.
January 06, 2016
Predict your marketing success in 2016Take this quick assessment to predict your success in 2016 and find areas to improve.
January 05, 2016
What agent groups hate about proposed 2017 PPACA World rulesHHS wants to take an active role in overseeing producers. NAHU, HAFA and IIABA do not want that.
January 05, 2016
Using retirement plan data to target benefits prospectsLearn how to use big data to create opportunities and deliver value to prospects and clients.
January 05, 2016
How to keep your New Year's resolutionsHow did you do on your first day back at work?
January 04, 2016
4 more ways to create a culture of successSuccessful leaders inspire their team by communicating their vision in a way that motivates others to jump on board with full commitment.