Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Annuity Breakdown
By Peggy BresnickFixed indexed annuities constitute the bulk of annuity sales revenue share.
December 10, 2015
The new DNC list: To connect with prospects, become a contactThe personal DNC list" of smartphone users is everyone who is not a contact. If you're not one, you're out of luck.
December 10, 2015
Survey: Product innovation surging across lifetime income marketOngoing product development is creating a wide array of consumer choice regarding lifetime income products, allowing advisors to create retirement plans that better meet the needs of their clients.
December 10, 2015
Market optimism falling among advisorsMore than half of advisors surveyed are concerned about future market volatility. How is this affecting advisor-client conversations?
December 10, 2015
Retirement plans in 2019: A sea change comingTransamerica's survey asked 62 experts to forecast everything from how sponsors will benchmark retirement plan success, to how regulation will affect automatic-enrollment rates. Here's what they said.
December 10, 2015
Americans' views on financial security vary by generationThey say money talks. If so, it might say to Americans, Dont be afraid of me! Im here to help!
December 10, 2015
10 of the most common phone selling mistakes (& what to do instead)Closing more phone sales is simple, but you have to play by the rules.
December 10, 2015
How to create instant credibility with prospectsBonus: what is the "15-minute warning knock" and how can it help you be more efficient in meetings.