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.
The Worst (and Best) of Times for Annuity Providers
By Maria WoodCheer up, annuity providers. There is a silver lining to this cloudy market, says Deloittes Sam Friedman.
January 19, 2012
Fixed Annuities Poised for Growth in 2012, but Challenges RemainNAFAs Kim OBrien gives a rundown of regulatory issues facing the fixed annuity industry in Washington, D.C. and at the state level.
January 16, 2012
Don’t Put all Your Investment Eggs in One BasketOne product does not fit all needs. Be an intelligent advisor and diversify your product offerings.
January 16, 2012
Don’t Put all Your Investment Eggs in One BasketOne product does not fit all needs. Be an intelligent advisor and diversify your product offerings.
January 05, 2012
What Always Goes Up in a Down Market?For a safe haven and respite to wait out this bipolar bear market, what trumps the peace of mind of a conservative, but well-diversified, portfolio?
January 05, 2012
What Always Goes Up in a Down Market?For a safe haven and respite to wait out this bipolar bear market, what trumps the peace of mind of a conservative, but well-diversified, portfolio?
December 31, 2011
Wall Street sees the lightWall Street is looking at index annuities because they failed to kill them.
December 21, 2011
John Hancock Taps Vrysen to Lead Annuity BusinessJohn G. Vrysen, a 34-year veteran at the firm, shifts from his previous job as head of strategic initiatives.