Variable Annuities
Variable annuity news and analysis, including coverage of registered indexed linked annuity (RILA) contracts.
May 06, 2021
Ways and Means Brushes Past Talk of Secure 2.0 Annuity ProvisionsThe only H.R. 2954 annuity provision mentioned involves variable annuity fund menus.
May 05, 2021
Wink Sees 5.6% Increase in Individual Deferred Annuity SalesIndex-linked annuities and MYGA contracts did well. Sales of other types of annuities sank.
May 05, 2021
House Panel Marks Up 'Secure Act 2.0' Bill on Annuities, RMDsThe Secure 2.0 bill includes QLAC, variable annuity ETF and annuity minimum distribution rule provisions.
April 19, 2021
7 Reasons Why Annuities Have More Value in 2021Sure, low rates are a headwind. Learn how to tack.
April 14, 2021
In-Plan Annuitization Team Recruits WilshireWilshire will be the investment advisor fiduciary for the Income America 5ForLife program.
March 31, 2021
Athene Adds Non-Variable Indexed Contract: Annuity MovesAIG and Transamerica have introduced annuity add-ons.
March 30, 2021
Security Benefit's President Likes Selling AnnuitiesDoug Wolff's company zigged when other insurers zagged, and sales increased.
March 30, 2021
6 Good, Clean Annuity JokesHere are some one-liners that won't offend (unless, perhaps, your client niche is entomologists.)
March 23, 2021
Canadian-Backed Company to Acquire Ohio NationalOhio National says the deal will help it cope with low interest rates and increased regulatory costs.
March 22, 2021
Fixed-Income Products in a Zero-Rate MarketA financial professional says there needs to be an alternative to "diversify and pray."