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.
Athene COO Sees Non-Variable Annuity Sales Boom Continuing
By Allison BellMike Downing says that contract sales have been great, and that investors are ready to buy more.
January 11, 2023
Stop Comparing Annuity Payout Rates to the 4% RuleMaking comparisons based on faulty assumptions could result in a retiree making a decision based on incomplete information.
January 09, 2023
So It's Time for Your Client to Tap Their 401(k). Now What?Clients are often in the dark about the options available for drawing down their retirement accounts.
January 05, 2023
Symetra and Mutual of America Add Annuity AffiliatesOne insurer started a company in Bermuda. Another made a deal in Texas.
January 04, 2023
12 Worst States for Preliminary Q4 2022 Working-Age DeathsThe nation as a whole looks better, but some states still look bad.
December 30, 2022
Biden Signs $1.7T Spending Bill, Brings Secure 2.0 to LifeThe bill includes many provisions related to RMDs, retirement plan administration and annuities.
December 29, 2022
IRS Tackles Inflation Reduction Act Share Buyback RulesThe agency is also asking about how to implement IRA corporate alternative minimum tax rules.
December 29, 2022
The 10 Top Life and Annuity Stories of 2022Two items on the list rank higher than the COVID-19 pandemic.