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.
Fiduciary rule causes insurers to pull back on financial products
By Arthur D. PostalState Farm Insurance says it will not accept liability on the future sale of annuities or mutual funds. Meanwhile, Allstate, USAA and Nationwide plan to stay in the commission investment business.
September 14, 2016
Annuity sales trending slightly up year over year: IRIAnnuity sales surpassed $55.9 billion during the second quarter, on par with the first quarter, led by robust sales of fixed indexed products.
August 31, 2016
D.C. court likely to uphold fiduciary rule in NAFA caseAn ERISA expert says the line of questioning from Judge Randolph Moss suggested he will uphold the Labor Department's fiduciary rule.
August 31, 2016
D.C. court likely to uphold fiduciary rule in NAFA caseAn ERISA expert says the line of questioning from Judge Randolph Moss suggested he will uphold the Labor Department's fiduciary rule.
August 25, 2016
DOL fiduciary rule heads to court, and here's what to expectHeres a snapshot of the action unfolding Thursday, when a judge takes up NAFAs request for a preliminary injunction against the rule.
August 24, 2016
DOL Fiduciary Rule Heads to Court, and Here’s What to ExpectHeres a snapshot of the action unfolding Thursday, when a judge takes up NAFAs request for a preliminary injunction against the rule.
August 23, 2016
FIAs to take a hit next year, courtesy of DOL fiduciary ruleSales hit a record, but complying with Best Interest Contract Exemption is expected to cause a fall.
August 18, 2016
Top 10 annuity providers: Q2 2016During a quarter when fixed indexed products soared and variable annuity products struggled, most companies held steady on this ranking of the top 10 individual annuity providers.