Variable Annuities
Variable annuity news and analysis, including coverage of registered indexed linked annuity (RILA) contracts.
SEC Extends Comment Period on VA Summary Prospectus Plan
By Melanie WaddellA consumer advocate urges regulators to be "bold" in educating consumers on these "complex and potentially harmful" products.
December 12, 2018
Fixed Index Annuity Sales Shine in Third Quarter: IRIVariable annuity sales were down 4.4% versus the second quarter to $23 billion, while managing to rise 10.1% over the previous year's third quarter.
November 21, 2018
Wink Posts the Rest of the Annuity Sales Increase StoryWas Wink's 46% Q3 non-variable annuity sales increase figure a dream? No! It's real.
November 16, 2018
Q3 Non-Variable Annuity Sales Were ShockingBefore you read this, sit down, and swallow any fluids that happen to be in your mouth.
November 08, 2018
SEC's Blass Looks to 'Future-Proof' Proposed VA Summary ProspectusBlass urged insurance executives Thursday to not approach their comment letters "as a legal exercise."
October 30, 2018
Annuity Collections May Replace Swiss Army Knife VA ContractsDistribution specialists say the compensation arrangements promote a mix-and-match approach.
September 11, 2018
Variable Annuities Are Neglected AssetsThe author says many financial professionals are ignoring a potential gold mine.
August 22, 2018
Annuity Sales Move In an Amazing WayFixed annuity sales were up. So were overall variable annuity sales.