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 Annuities Poised for Growth in 2012, but Challenges Remain
By Kim O'BrienNAFAs Kim OBrien gives a rundown of regulatory issues facing the fixed annuity industry in Washington, D.C. and at the state level.
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.
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.
December 16, 2011
Kehrer-LIMRA: Bank Annuity Sales Up 11% Over Year-Ago PeriodThe Kehrer-LIMRA survey reports that bank annuity sales increased to $9.2 billion in the third quarter from $8.3 billion in the third quarter of 2010, a 10.8% rise.
December 16, 2011
Kehrer-LIMRA: Bank Annuity Sales Up 11% Over Year-Ago PeriodThe Kehrer-LIMRA survey reports that bank annuity sales increased to $9.2 billion in the third quarter from $8.3 billion in the third quarter of 2010, a 10.8% rise.