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.
South Carolina Withdraws From Interstate Insurance Compact
By Allison BellThe state has objected to how the compact is handling long-term care insurance rate increase requests.
June 09, 2022
Private Equity Firms Boost Life Insurers' Investment Returns: Blackstone ExecJonathan Gray said companies like his can tailor deals and increase insurers' share of the revenue.
June 08, 2022
Life and Annuity Issuers Defend Guarantees at S&P ConferenceEllen Cooper and other CEOs said people still need help with protecting against risk and preparing for retirement.
June 08, 2022
Minnesota and South Carolina Update Annuity Sales StandardsHalf of all states have now adopted new standards based on an insurer-backed NAIC model.
June 06, 2022
Many 401(k) Participants Have No Idea How Cash Will Come OutSome defined contribution plan participants who have received distributions don't know whether they were annuitized benefits.
June 02, 2022
NAIC Rejects Need for Federal Help With Private Equity-Owned Life InsurersThe regulator group told Sherrod Brown its members see more detailed investment information than federal financial institution regulators usually get.
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.