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.
Top State Court Revives New York Annuity Sales Standards
By Allison BellThe new ruling hinges on the meaning of terms such as "recommendation" and "best interest."
October 18, 2022
Why Are Customers So Unhappy With Life Insurance and Annuities?Here are the firms with the most, and least, satisfied life and annuity customers, according to J.D. Power.
October 14, 2022
Does U.K. Bond Volatility Matter to U.S. Life and Annuity Issuers?And five other questions for the third-quarter earnings release season.
October 13, 2022
Uptick in Product Surrenders Has Treasury Team on AlertA new report from the Federal Insurance Office looks at the causes of the money leak.
October 13, 2022
Athletes May Live a Very Long Time in Retirement: Idea FileRonnie Kaymore has clients who sign giant contracts, and face big career risks.
October 13, 2022
Inside the Social Security COLA CalculationsHere's a primer on the inflation-adjustment machinery.
October 10, 2022
Recession Fears Rise to Pandemic-Level HeightsWhile recession concerns are dampening optimism for advisors and investors, volatility has been accepted as the "new normal."
October 10, 2022
10 Healthiest U.S. Metro AreasIn these places, many people say their health is excellent.