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.
Non-Variable Annuity Sales Climb 45%: LIMRA
By Allison BellOne reason: Fixed deferred annuities are paying much higher rates than bank CDs.
July 20, 2022
Munnell Doubts the Typical U.S. Retirement Age Will Keep RisingThe researcher says the winds that were pushing the average higher have faded.
July 20, 2022
Anthem's Parent Says U.S. Employers Still Look StrongA strong job market could help the Fed move ahead with efforts to increase interest rates.
July 19, 2022
5 Biggest Life Markets in the World, NowThe world's life insurance and annuity premium volume rose 9.9% in 2021, to $3 trillion.
July 18, 2022
Defense Bill Could Help Cannabis Workers Save for RetirementThe NDAA bill includes the text of the SAFE Banking Act legislation, according to the Insured Retirement Institute.
July 15, 2022
Some State Lawmakers Troubled by Private Equity's Growing Life & Annuity StakeSome legislators worry private equity fund deals might be moving blocks of business from strong insurers to less-credible insurers.
July 15, 2022
Monica Verma to Lead Global Atlantic Investment Office: Executive ChangesProtective Life, Principal and eHealth have also announced changes at the top.
July 14, 2022
Annuities Are Still Too Complicated: Robert PowellThe iPipeline executive says harmonizing state rules would help.