Variable Annuities
Variable annuity news and analysis, including coverage of registered indexed linked annuity (RILA) contracts.
Do Variable Annuities Belong in a Retirement Plan?
By Michael FinkeOne factor to consider is that some clients may live a long time.
October 27, 2020
'Secure Act 2.0' Could Expand Use of ETF-Like Options in Variable AnnuitiesSection 203 could clear away a conflict between ETF rules and annuity subaccount rules.
October 08, 2020
The Evolution of Risk Management in a Yield-Hungry WorldPrevailing market dynamics pose challenges for investors seeking risk mitigation and income growth.
August 31, 2020
Transamerica Cuts Fees on 26 Share Classes of Active Funds, Variable AnnuitiesThis is the second set of fee cuts for Transamerica funds this year.
August 27, 2020
Wink Sees Growth in Variable Indexed Annuity SalesSales of multi-year guaranteed annuity contracts came close to breaking even.
August 19, 2020
Variable Indexed Annuity Sales Keep the Light OnSales of traditional fixed deferred annuities came close to the year-earlier level.
July 28, 2020
The Fiduciary Rule Was Great for Variable Annuity Buyers: EconomistsJust in case you thought the sales standards fight was cool enough that you could roast corn on the embers...
July 28, 2020
COVID-19 Chills Individual Annuity SalesIndexed variable annuity sales managed to grow through the ice.