Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
4 ways to build your brand online
By Emily HolbrookIndependent agents and advisors -- and even large carriers -- can learn how to build a strong online presence with these four tips.
May 13, 2015
Reality bites for boomers unable to work in retirementSeventy-two percent of Americas retired baby boomers are not currently working for pay in retirement.
May 13, 2015
The 5 best ways to earn client trustLesson No. 1: Clients of every generation can no longer stomach hard selling techniques.
May 13, 2015
Christie’s cure for U.S. economy fails as remedy for own stateThe two-term Republican proposed lowering the top income-tax rate to 28 percent from 39.6 percent and the corporate rate by 10 percentage points.
May 13, 2015
4 reasons income annuities are picked last for dodgeballClients benefit from an income annuity no matter how long they live and the majority of clients ensure their premium with a death benefit option.
May 13, 2015
Calpers’ pension hammer forces ‘unfair’ bond ruling by judgeMondays ruling sticks with a pattern seen in the bankruptcies of Stockton, California, and Detroit.
May 13, 2015
Uncovering the subconscious barriers to owning life insuranceTheres a field devoted to analyzing the tendencies of people to make irrational decisions when money is involved: behavioral economics.
May 13, 2015
West Virginia adopts updated annuity disclosure rule/buyer's guideThe new rule becomes effective July 23, 2015; however, pursuant to WVAOIC Informational Letter No. 192, the Commissioner will allow a phase-in period.