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.
Life Insurers to Meet With White House Office on DOL Fiduciary Rule
By Allison BellThe industry trade association last met with the federal analysts in October.
March 18, 2024
Will RIAs Start Using Fixed Rate Annuities in Portfolios?The products represent a relatively attractive way to increase portfolios' potential risk-adjusted, after-tax returns.
March 18, 2024
States to Send New CEO Into Annuity Sales Standards FightThe NAIC has picked Gary Anderson of Massachusetts to lead its staff.
March 13, 2024
NAIC Fills in the Annuity Suitability Passage MapThe United States is six jurisdictions away from having what could be a uniform set of annuity sales standards.
March 11, 2024
Immediate Annuities Can Help Some High-Net-Worth Clients: Tax AttorneyFor some, Jack Elder says, protecting invested assets might be worth generating additional income taxes.
March 10, 2024
What Share of a Portfolio Should Go Into Annuities?The size of the slices depends partly on the size of the pie.
February 29, 2024
California Governor Signs Annuity Best Interest Sales Rule BillGavin Newsom's support for the NAIC approach could stop the DOL fiduciary definition proposal.
February 26, 2024
Will DOL's Rule Lay an Accidental Fiduciary Trap?The fiduciary rule proposal leaves ambiguity that some say could have a chilling effect on financial guidance.