Variable Annuities
Variable annuity news and analysis, including coverage of registered indexed linked annuity (RILA) contracts.
Steve Scanlon: Mind the Market Headwinds
By Allison BellThe head of Equitable's individual retirement unit says he expects inflation to be a real predator.
November 11, 2021
Jackson Executives Talk About the Annuity Gameboard: EarningsThe company is tilting away from guarantees. Other carriers also posted earnings.
November 10, 2021
Team Drafts Regs for Annuity All StarsThe subgroup's work could increase the odds the products will be called ILVAs.
November 09, 2021
Annuity Sales Keep Up Hot HandNew sales data shows annuities, especially RILAs, were strong vs. 2020 and from the first to second quarters of 2021.
November 05, 2021
Senate Bill Could Change Index-Linked Annuity SEC FilingsBill supporters say the current filing requirements are a bad fit.
October 28, 2021
U.S. Q3 Individual Annuity Sales Rise 12%One question is what inflation fears will do to sales in the fourth quarter.
October 28, 2021
New Fee-Based RILA Has a Living Benefit Rider: Annuity MovesNorth American Company for Life and Health and Lombard also have annuity product news.
October 19, 2021
Nationwide, Annexus Add Annuity-Fueled Target Date FundsAllianz Life and Pacific Life also have annuity product launch news.