Variable Annuities
Variable annuity news and analysis, including coverage of registered indexed linked annuity (RILA) contracts.
Volatility Shows What Clients Are Really Thinking
By Allison BellA financial strategist talks about building a retail practice in complicated times.
August 22, 2022
Help Retirement Plan Sponsors Measure and PlanFrom August through November, advisors can seize this opportunity to build relationships in the institutional market.
August 22, 2022
7 Reasons New York's $26M John Hancock LTCI Action Matters for AdvisorsOne takeaway is that advisors might run into Medicaid more often.
August 19, 2022
Advisors Waiting to See How Bolt-On Annuity Income Spigots WorkModern contingent deferred annuities have been around for more than a decade, but sales are still relatively low.
August 16, 2022
Equitable Holdings Picks Global Atlantic to Reinsure $10B in Group Annuity ValueThe deal is a response to New York state's new variable annuity reserving requirements.
August 15, 2022
Regulators Work to Keep Hot Annuity Products FairDraft guidelines could affect what happens when RILA holders pull cash out early.
August 15, 2022
7 Top Trends in Retirement Planning NowMany annuity issuers are seeing strong sales gains, but some are concerned about their exposure to attractive benefits guarantees.
August 11, 2022
Jackson's Annuity Stormproofing WorkedAnnuity issuers are talking about what Q2 headwinds did to the shingles.