Annuities
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Fitch Predicts Annuity Issuers Will Overcome Office Slump
By Allison BellBut falling prices pose "global contagion risk" for some small banks, analysts warn.
May 02, 2024
Competition Heats Up in Retail Annuity MarketLincoln Financial's CEO says her firm is trying to avoid competing on price alone.
May 02, 2024
Prudential Exec Sees Office Prices Falling 15%For Pru's portfolio, the impact of the slump has been manageable, Vice Chairman Robert Falzon says.
May 02, 2024
Advisor Annuity Conversations Often Lead to Transactions: Global AtlanticThe insurer also found that 19% of advisor clients surveyed plan to buy long-term care insurance.
May 01, 2024
Lawsuit Cuts Equitable's $1.3B Gain on a Universal Life Price HikeThe firm's first-quarter results include $106 million in legal expenses related to a class-action settlement.
April 30, 2024
Sen. Warren Asks Insurers About Life and Annuity Sales IncentivesThe Massachusetts Democrat sent letters questioning the use of cash bonuses, incentive travel and other perks.
April 30, 2024
Golub Capital Aims to Grow Insurance BusinessThe firm helped Reinsurance Group of America form its Ruby Re sidecar vehicle.
April 30, 2024
The Biggest Threat to Life and Annuity Issuers Is Not the DOL Fiduciary RuleRecent massive cyberattacks have made clear that the industry needs better ways to verify clients' identities — now.