Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Who Benefits Most From Annuity Purchases?
By John ManganaroWell-designed variable deferred annuities with some equity exposure can enhance retiree well-being.
January 13, 2023
Athene COO Sees Non-Variable Annuity Sales Boom ContinuingMike Downing says that contract sales have been great, and that investors are ready to buy more.
January 12, 2023
Treasury Unit Worries About Effects of Rate Spikes on Bond FundsOne concern is that bond ETFs' "authorized participants" could walk away.
January 12, 2023
Transamerica Adds Life Policy Aimed at Retirement SaversThe index option menu includes two global index options.
January 11, 2023
Stop Comparing Annuity Payout Rates to the 4% RuleMaking comparisons based on faulty assumptions could result in a retiree making a decision based on incomplete information.
January 09, 2023
So It's Time for Your Client to Tap Their 401(k). Now What?Clients are often in the dark about the options available for drawing down their retirement accounts.
January 05, 2023
Symetra and Mutual of America Add Annuity AffiliatesOne insurer started a company in Bermuda. Another made a deal in Texas.
January 04, 2023
12 Worst States for Preliminary Q4 2022 Working-Age DeathsThe nation as a whole looks better, but some states still look bad.