Variable Annuities
Variable annuity news and analysis, including coverage of registered indexed linked annuity (RILA) contracts.
How annuity benefits are shrinking
By Staff WriterWith Treasury rates so low, several annuity providers have trimmed benefits or hiked the price of riders.
August 14, 2012
Variable Annuities and Seniors: A Good Mix?We surveyed a group of seniors about variable annuities and a recurring theme emergedthey really dont know much about them.
August 14, 2012
Variable Annuities and Seniors: A Good Mix?We surveyed a group of seniors about variable annuities and a recurring theme emergedthey really dont know much about them.
August 06, 2012
Variable Annuities: What the Future HoldsRecent changes in the variable annuity market may bring hidden risks and impact all areas of sales, distribution and product development.
July 30, 2012
Top 5 Annuity Trends to Watch for in 2012 and 2013As the annuity industry deals with unprecedented challenges, advisors must keep abreast of product changes to help their clients make prudent decisions.
July 30, 2012
Top 5 Annuity Trends to Watch for in 2012 and 2013As the annuity industry deals with unprecedented challenges, advisors must keep abreast of product changes to help their clients make prudent decisions.
July 19, 2012
A Fresh Approach to Managing Risk in Variable AnnuitiesThese new risk-managed asset-allocation strategies protect capital and tamp down volatility in VAs.