Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
BlackRock CEO Sees Annuities as Retirement Plans' Future
By Allison BellLarry Fink's company pioneered the target date fund concept. Now, he believes another revolution is coming.
April 11, 2024
Annuities Soar as Source of Life Insurer RevenueAt the same time, the share of the U.S. life companies' premiums tied to individual life insurance is shrinking.
April 10, 2024
NAIFA Meets White House Team Reviewing DOL Fiduciary Rule EffortThe agent group asked the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs officials to block the project.
April 09, 2024
Annuity Issuer Invests $1B in Midsize FirmsAmerican Equity has directed the cash to ASP Summa, a collateralized loan obligation set up by Adams Street Partners.
April 04, 2024
Why Are Indexed Annuity Par Rates So High?An index tracker explains the math behind the magic.
April 04, 2024
Insured Retirement Institute CEO Vows to Defend Annuity IndustryWayne Chopus said the association is supporting a 'digital first' revolution in its income solutions.
April 01, 2024
Zinnia Closes on Business That Includes AnnuityNetCourt filings indicate 15 other companies expressed an interest in acquiring the business.
April 01, 2024
The 12 Worst States for 2023-2024 COVID-19 Wave Death RatesThe quiet surge may have killed about 20,000 people since August.