Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
5 reasons why low rates can’t stop annuity sales
By Adam HyersNew product features are keeping fixed and fixed indexed annuities attractive, despite continuing low interest rates.
April 26, 2013
NARAB II is neededA streamlined and cost-effective licensing process would better serve clients looking for retirement income products.
April 26, 2013
3 myths salespeople tell themselvesAre you your own worst enemy when it comes to closing the sale?
April 26, 2013
The damaging impact of DC plan failuresSimplifying the process of moving money between retirement plans would mend gaping rifts in the retirement savings system.
April 25, 2013
Americans set sights on the long-termOne-third of Americans admit they subscribe to the philosophy behind the old adage: Slow and steady wins the race.
April 25, 2013
7 ways to be more extrovertedIf you have the ability and confidence to talk to people serendipitously, good things happen.
April 25, 2013
What advisors don’t know about variable annuities: Market conditions and VAsVA contracts look like a win-win situation, but the last five years have created problems for both variable annuity holders and providers.