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.
Stifel CEO Says Final DOL Rule Is 'Less Restrictive' Than He Feared
By Allison BellBut Ronald Kruszewski and Principal CEO Dan Houston still have concerns.
April 23, 2024
DOL Changes Fiduciary Rule Advice Definition ScopeThe new "investment advice fiduciary" definition excludes sales pitches and investment education.
April 18, 2024
Can This Annuity Ease Social Security Claiming Pressure?A Nassau Financial executive says the company's latest product supports the decision-making process.
April 12, 2024
Let Angry Annuity Owners Go: IbexisThat's one idea shaping its new products, which include an non-variable indexed annuity.
April 11, 2024
Fiduciary Rule Meetings Disappointed Agent GroupsAnalysts appear to be rubber-stamping the draft, the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors said.
April 10, 2024
NAIFA Meets White House Team Reviewing DOL Fiduciary Rule EffortThe agent group asked the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs officials to block the project.
April 09, 2024
Annuity Issuer Invests $1B in Midsize FirmsAmerican Equity has directed the cash to ASP Summa, a collateralized loan obligation set up by Adams Street Partners.
April 04, 2024
Why Are Indexed Annuity Par Rates So High?An index tracker explains the math behind the magic.