Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Quinn, Ill. lawmakers plan pension talks into July
By Kerry LesterUnable to overcome a stalemate on the states $97 billion pension crisis, Gov. Pat Quinn and legislative leaders have agreed to form a bipartisan committee.
June 19, 2013
Running out of funds in retirementFifty-nine percent of advisors report that they have a major concern about their clients outliving their assets.
June 19, 2013
Running out of funds in retirementFifty-nine percent of advisors report that they have a major concern about their clients outliving their assets.
June 19, 2013
Hybrid annuities: Good for clients, good for advisors?A handful of carriers have introduced annuities that combine the attributes of both fixed and structured products. Will they fly?
June 19, 2013
SEC objects to new fiduciary barriersA bill sought by insurance agents "would make it difficult" to establish uniform rules for sale of products, says SEC's White.
June 19, 2013
Are you a George Costanza annuity salesman?If you believe its the truth, then its not a lie. Right?
June 19, 2013
Dietrich Pension Risk Transfer Index shoots upA key measure of the relative attractiveness of annuitizing pension liabilities surged in June.
June 19, 2013
The upside of downWhile others bemoan the economy, you can turn it to your advantage.