Variable Annuities
Variable annuity news and analysis, including coverage of registered indexed linked annuity (RILA) contracts.
Beware of Backtested RILA Performance
By David BlanchettRegistered index-linked annuities are complex, and advisors are increasingly looking to better understand their risks.
November 07, 2022
Hot Annuities Face SEC Form ReviewersFor one agency staffer, a major RILA turnoff is vanishing crediting rate strategies.
November 03, 2022
Lincoln Financial Aims to Rebuild Capital by Changing Sales MixThe company hopes to emphasize sales of "capital-light" products already on the shelves.
November 03, 2022
Lincoln Financial Posts $2.6B Loss on Reserve and Goodwill ChangesProduct deposits increased by $1 billion, but a life benefits value update cost $2.2 billion.
November 02, 2022
Athene Helped Stabilize U.K. Government Bond Market: Apollo ExecutivesMarc Rowan, the CEO, said penalties on trading capital providers are causing liquidity problems.
November 02, 2022
Global Atlantic Annuity Holders Are Keeping Their Contracts: KKRProduct design seems to be holding surrenders down, the private equity firm's chief financial officer says.
November 01, 2022
Prudential Posts Strong Q3 Fixed Annuity Sales Gains, Along With a Net LossIn the United States, sales strength varied by channel.
October 31, 2022
How to Talk to Clients About Annuity Surrender Charges and CommissionsThe author makes the case that talking about the connection can create trust.