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.
Ask the expert: Impact of interest rates and volatility
By Staff WriterWhat is the potential effect of low interest rates and market volatility on indexed interest strategies in fixed indexed annuities, and how do I position fixed indexed annuities when economic conditions are driving the stock indexes lower?"
January 01, 2008
The distinguished FIAToday, in addition to linking to a major index to enhance returns, other client-helpful features are frequently becoming standard, indicating that the fixed index annuity is a product that is continuously in a state of evolution. In addition to a
December 31, 2007
The distinguished FIAToday, in addition to linking to a major index to enhance returns, other client-helpful features are frequently becoming standard, indicating that the fixed index annuity is a product that is continuously in a state of evolution. In addition to a
December 16, 2007
Regulators Need Indexed Product TrainingRecently, the Iowa Insurance Division adopted rules 191-15.80-87. These require all producers who wish to sell indexed life or indexed annuity products in Iowa starting ...
December 06, 2007
FA Sales Fall As Immediate Annuity Volume RisesU.S. sales of fixed annuities fell to about $18 billion in third quarter, down 10% from the total for the third quarter of 2006, according ...
December 06, 2007
FA Sales Fall As Immediate Annuity Volume RisesU.S. sales of fixed annuities fell to about $18 billion in third quarter, down 10% from the total for the third quarter of 2006, according ...
December 02, 2007
Investment Advice: A Dilemma For Unregistered AgentsThe opportunity to become a registered investment advisor (RIA) has been heavily promoted to insurance agents in recent months.But for unregistered insurance agents who sell ...
December 02, 2007
Investment Advice: A Dilemma For Unregistered AgentsThe opportunity to become a registered investment advisor (RIA) has been heavily promoted to insurance agents in recent months.But for unregistered insurance agents who sell ...