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.
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By Katie SheligaTurn retirement sponsors' pain into a conversation.
May 06, 2022
Genworth Rethinks Long-Term Care Market ReturnThe insurer says offering an insurance product now would likely be too expensive.
May 05, 2022
5 Worst States for COVID-19 Hospitalization Trends for People 50-59The pandemic spiked in January and eased February. Now, the numbers are heading back up.
May 04, 2022
Interest Rate Hikes Turn Lead Into Helium for CNO Life and Annuity Products"New money rates" are starting to exceed the company's current portfolio yield.
May 04, 2022
Integrity Marketing Agrees to Acquire Ash BrokerageAsh helped 50,000 people protect themselves against life, disability, LTC and longevity risk in 2021.
May 04, 2022
How QLACs Can Help Clients Manage Inflation Risk, Reduce RMDsWith inflation spiking, QLACs may be poised to protect against the threat that rising costs pose to retirees.
May 03, 2022
New IRS Mortality Tables Leave Out COVID-19The IRS is asking for advice about how to handle periods when "mortality improvement" did not happen.
May 03, 2022
Turmoil Helps Sales of Annuities With GuaranteesNon-variable indexed annuities outperformed registered index-linked annuities.