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.
2014 annuity sales report: Industry-wide sales at highest level in three years
By Cathy WeatherfordFixed annuity sales supported by record fixed indexed annuity sales increased to $24.3 billion in the second quarter of 2014.
September 08, 2014
Why clients want the new fixed indexed annuitiesNew hybrid indexed annuities can balance market volatility by creating a built-in hedge but clients must read the fine print.
September 03, 2014
Fixed annuity sales rising in 2014, but why now?New studies show that, despite relatively stable conditions, fixed annuity sales have increased considerably in 2014.
September 01, 2014
Fixed Annuity Sales Rising in 2014, but Why Now?Since the equity markets have risen, VAs should be more appealing as a retirement income-planning product. So why are sales of fixed annuities up so sharply while VA sales have fallen?
July 03, 2014
What you need to know about the cost of fixed annuitiesOne of the most common objections to an annuity purchase is cost. Here's how to explain these complex charges to your clients.
May 29, 2014
Advisors’ ETF Use Jumps, Annuity Use Slumps: FPAJust as advisors use of ETFs continues to rise, advisors are shying away from annuities, according to the FPAs 2014 Trends and Investing survey.
May 01, 2014
A deferred annuity buyer’s guide roundupWith the adoption of three new versions of the deferred annuity buyers guide by the NAIC, states have been issuing guidance documents to help interpret.
May 01, 2014
A deferred annuity buyer’s guide roundupWith the adoption of three new versions of the deferred annuity buyers guide by the NAIC, states have been issuing guidance documents to help interpret.