Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
October 15, 2013
Indexed variable annuities—a VA product curveballIVAs, or structured annuities, offer clients the potential for participation in any equity market gains with substantial downside protection.
October 14, 2013
Advisors disagree on retirement planning approachesOne-third of advisors say they measure clients retirement plans based on preservation of principal after distributions.
October 14, 2013
Growth for VAs with alternative options expectedNon-correlated products are enjoying wide-ranging appeal thanks to higher tax rates coupled with the overall sentiment of unease surrounding the market.
October 14, 2013
Growth for VAs with alternative options expectedNon-correlated products are enjoying wide-ranging appeal thanks to higher tax rates coupled with the overall sentiment of unease surrounding the market.
October 14, 2013
When the sales conversation actually beginsYour prospects can learn a lot about you before they ever step into your lobby. What impression do you give?
October 14, 2013
Poll: Half of older workers delay retirement plansSome 82 percent of working Americans over 50 say it is at least somewhat likely they will work for pay in retirement.