Fixed Annuities
Fixed annuity news and analysis, with coverage of book value annuities, multi-year guaranteed annuity (MYGA) contracts, immediate annuities, deferred income annuities (including QLACs), and fixed indexed annuities.
Weighing annuity liquidity options in today's down economy
By Warren S. HerschWhen policyholders ask about the liquidity features in their annuities, advisors should be aware of several factors--including that making withdrawals in a down economy can present special considerations.
January 08, 2009
Genworth Cuts 1,000 JobsA financial services company says it has implemented plans announced in December 2008 to reduce the size of its workforce by about 14%.
January 06, 2009
Annuity mythsAnnuities Institute offers a list of the top 10 myths associated with annuities. Every annuity is a variable annuity. Often, all types of annuities are lumped together with variable annuities, despite differences in risk properties. Nearly
January 05, 2009
Annuity mythsAnnuities Institute offers a list of the top 10 myths associated with annuities. Every annuity is a variable annuity. Often, all types of annuities are lumped together with variable annuities, despite differences in risk properties. Nearly
January 05, 2009
SEC's 151A Decision ProvokesThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission voted on Dec. 17 to regulate many kinds of indexed annuities.
January 04, 2009
SEC's 151A Decision ProvokesThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission voted on Dec. 17 to regulate many kinds of indexed annuities.
January 01, 2009
A foundation of fixed annuitiesWhen financial markets behave unpredictably, investors tend to flock to products that offer predictability. So it's no surprise that amid all the recent financial upheaval, interest in traditional fixed annuities appears to be surging. Fixed
December 31, 2008
New productsFixed annuities ING Fixed Annuities The new ING IncomeProtector Withdrawal Benefit, a revamped version of previous offerings, now provides a 7 percent compounding roll-up during the first 10 years of the deferral phase and an annual ratchet