Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
When advisors churn, clients get burned
By Steven McCartyDespite compliance departments diligent efforts, advisors continue to succumb to the allure of product churning. Why?
April 30, 2013
18 characteristics of a professional salespersonWhat does "professional" really mean?
April 30, 2013
New Ireland, Legal & General enter into partnershipLegal & General will reinsure 136 million of New Irelands current annuity business as well as a proportion of its business to be written in the future.
April 30, 2013
New Ireland, Legal & General enter into partnershipLegal & General will reinsure 136 million of New Irelands current annuity business as well as a proportion of its business to be written in the future.
April 30, 2013
What advisors don’t know about variable annuities: How VAs fit into a client’s portfolioVariable annuities are complex, but with proper investigation, they do have a place in a client's portfolio.
April 30, 2013
What advisors don’t know about variable annuities: How VAs fit into a client’s portfolioVariable annuities are complex, but with proper investigation, they do have a place in a client's portfolio.
April 30, 2013
Promises, promises: Social Security pledge at riskPresident Obama and Congress are still looking for ways to control the spiraling cost of Social Security and Medicare.