Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
The top 100 life & health insurance companies of 2015
By Emily HolbrookEight graphs reveal the leading carriers for net premiums written, net investment income, policyholder surplus and total health enrollment.
May 19, 2015
10 reasons financial professionals need asset-based LTC in their retirement toolboxRetirement nest eggs and financial professionals assets under management are highly vulnerable to a costly health care crisis. Asset-based LTC can help.
May 19, 2015
Annuity sales decline 7% in Q1 2015Every major product line except indexed annuities and structured settlements experienced declines in the first quarter.
May 19, 2015
Annuity sales decline 7% in Q1 2015Every major product line except indexed annuities and structured settlements experienced declines in the first quarter.
May 19, 2015
Variable annuities’ financial backstopBankruptcy is not the most common objection to investing in VAs but its a concern for some prospective buyers.
May 19, 2015
Elder financial fraud and immediate annuitiesA recent MetLife Mature Market Institute survey estimates the understated annual elder financial fraud loss at $2.9 billion.
May 19, 2015
One solution to make retirement funds last for lifeNatixis' new offering adjusts risk as the account holder ages, shifting to riskier investments after year 15.
May 19, 2015
Meet the reality TV star with the $15M annuity businessHere's a little-known fact about Real Housewives of Orange County star Vicki Gunvalson: She captured the No. 3 sales spot among female agents doing business through Allianz last year.