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.
Suitability takes center stage
By Staff WriterAnnuities are becoming more popular as retirees worry about outliving their income. But with that comes increased scrutiny.
October 03, 2011
The case for fixed annuitiesIf presented correctly, your risk-averse clients will buy a fixed annuity.
September 21, 2011
NAFA Hires Federal Advocacy FirmThe National Association for Fixed Annuities will be using CapCity Advocates L.L.C. to help it handle legislative and regulatory moves in Washington.
September 20, 2011
NAFA Hires Federal Advocacy FirmThe National Association for Fixed Annuities will be using CapCity Advocates L.L.C. to help it handle legislative and regulatory moves in Washington.
August 25, 2011
Beacon: Non-MVA Fixed Annuities GainSales of fixed annuities without market-value-adjustment features increased to $8.2 billion in the second quarter, up 4% from the total for the second quarter of 2010.
August 25, 2011
‘Flight to Safety’ Prompts Higher Fixed Annuity SalesSecond quarter fixed annuity sales overcame falling interest rates to post their second consecutive quarter-to-quarter increase. Beacon Research, which studies annuities, reports sales improved 8% from the prior quarter to $20.4 billion, and all but one product-type grew.
August 24, 2011
Beacon: Non-MVA Fixed Annuities GainSales of fixed annuities without market-value-adjustment features increased to $8.2 billion in the second quarter, up 4% from the total for the second quarter of 2010.
July 25, 2011
NAFA: Fixed Annuities Not SwapsThe National Association of Fixed Annuities says it believes federal regulators are classifying fixed annuities as swaps.