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.
Illinois court sees fixed indexed annuities as insurance
By Arthur D. PostalAn Illinois appellate court panel has ruled that fixed indexed annuities are insurance and not securities products under state law.
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.
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.