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.
Private Equity Firms May Squeeze Insurers in New Ways: Regulation Analyst
By Allison BellEric Kolchinsky says regulators now have to watch for service fees, not just dividends and salaries.
October 21, 2021
In-House Analysts Assess Two Fed Corporate Bond Rescue ProgramsThe team says the programs were active, large-scale bond buyers for just a few weeks.
October 21, 2021
Asset Rules Pushed CLO Risk Toward Insurers: Fed EconomistsFrom 2010 through 2018, researchers say, regulations led insurers to buy the riskiest investment-grade CLOs.
October 19, 2021
Nationwide, Annexus Add Annuity-Fueled Target Date FundsAllianz Life and Pacific Life also have annuity product launch news.
October 11, 2021
Canadian Firm Closes on $10B American Equity Reinsurance DealBrookfield Re now has a 19.9% stake in the Iowa-based annuity issuer.
October 11, 2021
Trendspotter: Demand for Guaranteed Retirement Income Is SurgingSteve Vernon, David Blanchett and Wade Pfau outline several ways advisors can help clients generate income for life.
October 07, 2021
Federal Life Plans to Offer Crypto Contracts: Annuity MovesRetireOne added a fee-based investment wrapper from Midland National. Halo and Simon have news, too.
September 21, 2021
Annexus to Offer Social Security Uncertainty ProtectionThe distributor says it will launch a PlanGap annuity by the end of the year.