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.
Minnesota and South Carolina Update Annuity Sales Standards
By Allison BellHalf of all states have now adopted new standards based on an insurer-backed NAIC model.
June 02, 2022
Moody's Scopes Out the Hot Summer Life and Annuity FashionsHigher rates and rising wages are putting retirement savings and interest-sensitive life sales in a flattering light.
June 02, 2022
How an Insurer Predicts Your Client's Future NowFor Samantha Chow of EIS, every "quick question" an applicant answers can be the start of something big.
June 01, 2022
Annuity Skeptics Show When Immediate Annuities Could ShineSPIAs may beat bare investment portfolios for long-lived retirees and in bad market downturns, the analysts say.
May 31, 2022
Annuity Buyers Rush for the RaincoatsBut Wink sales figures show savers still hope they can use their beach towels.
May 27, 2022
Nationwide and RetireOne Adjust Menus for Volatile MarketsNew product features could help retirement investors who are nervous about playing with volatility defend their chips.
May 27, 2022
Aimee DeCamillo to Lead Manulife Investment Management: Executive ChangesShe says she wants to help the company speed up the development of new retirement solutions.
May 25, 2022
5 Suggestions for the IRS on Secure Act RMD Regs, From Annuity and Pension ProsThe comment period on the IRS' interpretation of the Secure Act RMD rules has closed. Here's what retirement pros suggested.