Annuities
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Global Atlantic Annuity Holders Are Keeping Their Contracts: KKR
By Allison BellProduct design seems to be holding surrenders down, the private equity firm's chief financial officer says.
October 31, 2022
The Real Value of Annuities for Mass Affluent RetireesMorningstar finds annuities offer little benefit to retirees at low risk of going broke. But there's more to the story.
October 31, 2022
What Annuities Can Do for Retirees That Traditional Fixed Income Can'tAnnuities are far more efficient at generating income than a traditional fixed income portfolio, David Lau says.
October 31, 2022
Alaska Updates Annuity Sales StandardsThe fall elections could affect state suitability update efforts in 2023.
October 31, 2022
How to Talk to Clients About Annuity Surrender Charges and CommissionsThe author makes the case that talking about the connection can create trust.
October 31, 2022
Secure Lifetime Income Through Secure Act 2.0A Sammons executive predicts that the package eventually will pass.
October 28, 2022
54% of Consumers Have Cut Retirement Savings Due to Inflation: Allianz LifeThe share of millennials that reported stopping or reducing retirement savings because of inflation was even higher.
October 27, 2022
Fixed Annuity Sales Rocket Higher in Q3Issuers increased guaranteed rates as the volatility of alternatives increased.