Variable Annuities
Variable annuity news and analysis, including coverage of registered indexed linked annuity (RILA) contracts.
Allianz Sued for 'Assessing a Surrender Charge on the Surrender Charge' in VAs
By Melanie WaddellThe insurer used a formula that inflated surrender charges on variable annuities, the plaintiffs say.
October 07, 2021
Federal Life Plans to Offer Crypto Contracts: Annuity MovesRetireOne added a fee-based investment wrapper from Midland National. Halo and Simon have news, too.
October 01, 2021
Federal Insurance Office Eyes Registered Indexed-Linked AnnuitiesRILAs and private equity owners now have their own lines in the FIO annual report table of contents.
September 15, 2021
Prudential to Shed $31B in Individual Annuity Account ValueThe deal with Fortitude Re involves 17% of the individual annuity account value on Pru's books.
September 13, 2021
Jackson — the Annuity Giant — Separates From ParentThe company says one goal is to reinvest some of its earnings into the business.
August 23, 2021
Study Finds 'Guaranteed Income for Life' More Popular Than AnnuitiesA Morningstar researcher asked the same questions about a hypothetical product with different names and got different answers.
July 28, 2021
U.S. Individual Annuity Sales Power HigherFixed-rate products sold well in the second quarter. Variable-rate products sold even better.
July 08, 2021
6 Things Never to Say to Clients When the Market DropsAlong with one thing you should say instead.