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.
Fixed Indexed Annuity Sales Displacing Some VA Products at BDs
By Danielle AndrusAlthough VA sales far outpace total annuity sales for broker-dealers, fixed indexed annuities account for 10% of BDs total annuity sales, IRI reports.
June 18, 2015
NAFA: Emotional stories make an impact with CongressA Congressman said that the real connection is made in the same manner that insurance agents meet with their clients, by building trust.
June 18, 2015
Annuity sales in banks fell 10 percent in first quarterSales of variable annuities in the bank channel grew 5%, but the increase was not enough to compensate for the bank channels drop in fixed annuity sales.
June 18, 2015
Annuity sales in banks fell 10 percent in first quarterSales of variable annuities in the bank channel grew 5%, but the increase was not enough to compensate for the bank channels drop in fixed annuity sales.
May 13, 2015
West Virginia adopts updated annuity disclosure rule/buyer's guideThe new rule becomes effective July 23, 2015; however, pursuant to WVAOIC Informational Letter No. 192, the Commissioner will allow a phase-in period.
May 08, 2015
Using fixed indexed annuities for retirement incomeAs advisors and clients continue to search for reliable retirement income alternatives, one bright star has emerged.
May 05, 2015
Top 5 reasons to buy a fixed annuityWith investors scarred from the recent economic downturn, clients want products offering a guaranteed minimum rate of return.
May 05, 2015
Using Fixed Indexed Annuities for Retirement IncomeAs the search for retirement income alternatives continues, FIAs with new fixed-income features look attractive.