Variable Annuities
Variable annuity news and analysis, including coverage of registered indexed linked annuity (RILA) contracts.
New Bill Requires SEC to Create Life Insurance, Annuity Registration Forms
By Melanie WaddellThe CLEAR Forms Act calls for forms tailored to registered non-variable insurance contracts.
July 28, 2026
BD Fined $70K Over Reg BI Violations, Annuity Switches: FINRAThe Logan Group, an order states, failed to collect and consider client information related to recommended deferred variable annuities.
July 20, 2026
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Are You Making These Compliance-Related Annuity Mistakes?Failing to understand a client's needs and not documenting why the product is suitable are just two concerns, advisors say.
July 17, 2026
BD to Pay $1.1M Over Variable Annuity ExchangesA rep at the firm, Centarus Financial, was also suspended for recommending 88 unsuitable VA exchanges, a FINRA order states.
June 08, 2026
LPL Faces Suit Over Clients' PHL Life and Annuity HoldingsThe plaintiffs say LPL advisors "intentionally left them in the dark" about the issuer's finances.
June 04, 2026
Rep in Hot Water Over Annuity Rider, Reverse Mortgage RecommendationsClayton K. Shum also engaged in undisclosed outside business activities and disclosed clients' personal information, FINRA states.
May 19, 2026
BD Fined $100K Over Deferred VA ExchangesWorld Investments failed to supervise recommendations of annuity switches, FINRA finds.
May 11, 2026
Widow Wins $1.2M From UBS Over Annuity, Margin LoanThe advisor's recommendations and management style resulted in the client "essentially breaking even" over 11 years, her lawyer says.