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.
What Would an Aviva Sale Mean for You?
By Maria Wood and Corey DahlProducers and industry experts explain how an Aviva U.S.A. sale would impact their business and what they'll say to clients if it happens.
March 31, 2012
Getting started with indexed interest creditingFirst understand the crediting method you choose for your client.
March 26, 2012
Should Hartford’s Annuity Holders Be Worried? (Wall Street Journal)Hartford will stop selling new annuities, but must protect and service existing customers.
March 07, 2012
LIMRA: Annuity Sales Topped $240 Billion in 2011Annuity sales reached $240.3 billion in 2011, an 8% increase compared to 2010, according to a new report. LIMRA, Windsor, Conn., disclosed this finding in its fourth quarter 2011 U.S. Individual Annuities Sales survey, which represents data from 94% of the market.
March 06, 2012
LIMRA: Annuity Sales Topped $240 Billion in 2011Annuity sales reached $240.3 billion in 2011, an 8% increase compared to 2010, according to a new report. LIMRA, Windsor, Conn., disclosed this finding in its fourth quarter 2011 U.S. Individual Annuities Sales survey, which represents data from 94% of the market.
March 02, 2012
New Players Enter Indexed Annuity SpaceNew distribution channels could pose threat to long-standing indexed annuity providers.
March 02, 2012
New Players Enter Indexed Annuity SpaceNew distribution channels could pose threat to long-standing indexed annuity providers.
February 29, 2012
Fixed annuities poised for growth in 2012, but challenges remainEven after the defeat of 151A, proposed regulations could impact fixed annuities.