Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
The DOL fiduciary rule: reactions from 4 industry associations
By Warren S. HerschThe associations contend that the rule's substantial costs and "burdens" will prompt many brokers to exit the business.
July 23, 2015
3 ways to nurture your teamSalespeople need to believe in their leaders. Give your team the confidence they need to be their best.
July 22, 2015
8 top concerns of SEC investor advocateAn ill-advised SEC [fiduciary] rule could be worse than no rule at all, says the Office of the Investor Advocate in its report on objectives.
July 22, 2015
Sen. Warren rips Primerica president during Senate panel on DOL ruleWarren addressed lawsuits by civil servants in Florida that accused Primerica advisors of recommending they cash out state pensions to open accounts with Primerica.
July 22, 2015
Fixed indexed annuity sales displacing some VA products at BDsFIA sales account for 10 percent of broker-dealers total annuity sales.
July 22, 2015
Fixed indexed annuity sales displacing some VA products at BDsFIA sales account for 10 percent of broker-dealers total annuity sales.
July 22, 2015
4 more challenges advisors must overcomeIf youre in sales, youve got your work cut out for you. Here are four challenges facing todays salesperson.
July 21, 2015
5 ways advisors can win affluent millennials’ affectionA new study from LinkedIn finds that social networks are central to affluent millennials financial decision-making process.