Variable Annuities
Variable annuity news and analysis, including coverage of registered indexed linked annuity (RILA) contracts.
12 Sweet Ideas Shaping Annuities Now
By Allison BellSome of the changes add sprinkles. Some create entirely new flavors.
June 09, 2025
Analysts Peer Inside Minds of RILA OwnersThey found suprising behavior differences between RILA holders and those with other types of annuities.
June 04, 2025
Variable Annuity vs. 60/40 Portfolio: Which Won Wade Pfau's Retirement Income Face-Off?Putting 30% of assets in a contract greatly increased the odds of success, but a hypothetical 95-year-old had problems.
June 02, 2025
Reps at Big Broker-Dealers Drive Q1 Variable Annuity Sales SurgeThe average premium fell a little, but the number of contracts sold increased a lot.
May 29, 2025
BD Hit With Reg BI Fine Over Annuity ExchangesAAG Capital recommended swapping life insurance policies, fixed indexed annuities and VAs for more costly RILAs.
May 09, 2025
FINRA Suspends Rep for Unsuitable Annuity SwitchesThe rep recommended that customers exchange their existing variable annuities for a higher-cost L-share contract.
May 02, 2025
Flourish Annuity Platform Marks Major ExpansionThe platform, launched in early 2024, now includes RILAs, fixed indexed annuities, variable annuities, income riders and more.
April 18, 2025
7 Legal Issues That May Come Up When Annuity Owners DieThe more you can do to deal with these concerns early, the better.