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.
LIMRA: Annuity Sales Topped $240 Billion in 2011
By Warren S. HerschAnnuity 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.
February 29, 2012
Fixed annuities poised for growth in 2012, but challenges remainEven after the defeat of 151A, proposed regulations could impact fixed annuities.
February 16, 2012
LIMRA: Annuity Sales Topped $240 Billion in 2011For the second consecutive quarter, indexed annuity sales outperformed sales of traditional fixed annuities (book-value and market-value adjusted), capturing 44% of the fixed annuity market, LIMRA says.
February 16, 2012
LIMRA: Annuity Sales Topped $240 Billion in 2011For the second consecutive quarter, indexed annuity sales outperformed sales of traditional fixed annuities (book-value and market-value adjusted), capturing 44% of the fixed annuity market, LIMRA says.
February 10, 2012
The Worst (and Best) of Times for Annuity ProvidersCheer up, annuity providers. There is a silver lining to this cloudy market, says Deloittes Sam Friedman.
January 20, 2012
Why Hanging on to Your Older Fixed Annuity is a Solid Bet (InvestmentNews)Fixed annuities of the past are benefiting from attractive yields, encouraging customers to hold on to them well past the surrender period.
January 20, 2012
Why Hanging on to Your Older Fixed Annuity is a Solid Bet (InvestmentNews)Fixed annuities of the past are benefiting from attractive yields, encouraging customers to hold on to them well past the surrender period.