Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Are you overexposed to stocks in your retirement plan?
By Suzanne WoolleyA six-year bull market has boosted retirement accounts--and that's what worries one of the nation's largest providers of 401(k) plans.
July 29, 2015
Zurich Insurance says any offer for RSA may be in cash onlyAllianz SE, Europes biggest insurer, and Frances Axa SA may also bid for RSA, whose shares have trailed peers in the past year.
July 29, 2015
MetLife beats analysts’ estimates as profit advances in AsiaMetLife Inc., the largest U.S. life insurer, posted profit that exceeded analysts estimates as results improved in Asia, fueled by growth in Japan.
July 29, 2015
The 20 most creative people in insuranceEvery now and then, it's worth pausing to dwell on the impressive innovation that comes from some of the industry's greatest minds.
July 29, 2015
China-tied hackers that hit U.S. said to breach United AirlinesCombining travel and medical data could reveal opportunities for blackmail, experts say.
July 29, 2015
5 ways to eliminate the competitionHow can you create a bias toward you and what you sell? Here are five things you need to eliminate the competition.
July 28, 2015
Asset-based long-term care: A versatile wealth protection weapon for financial professionalsFor many financial professionals and retirement-minded clients, the most salient feature of these products is asset protection.
July 28, 2015
4 sales pitches every insurance agent should knowProducers often rely on the pitch they like to throw rather than identifying the pitch that will make them successful.