Variable Annuities
Variable annuity news and analysis, including coverage of registered indexed linked annuity (RILA) contracts.
Fitch Says Insurance Longevity Product Raises Questions and Concerns (Reuters)
By Staff WriterFitch notes the latest product offering aimed at the longevity risk protection market, the contingent annuity (CA), is generating controversy.
January 31, 2012
We sell guaranteesYour prospects and clients may not know about the most important benefit you provide.
January 23, 2012
Fixed Indexed Annuity Holders Keep Holding OnSurrender rates of FIAs have declined. What does this mean for providers of that product?
January 23, 2012
Fixed Indexed Annuity Holders Keep Holding OnSurrender rates of FIAs have declined. What does this mean for providers of that product?
January 20, 2012
Tough Times for Annuity ProvidersLow interest rates remain the biggest challenge. Thats the assessment of Ernst & Youngs Doug French.
January 20, 2012
Tough Times for Annuity ProvidersLow interest rates remain the biggest challenge. Thats the assessment of Ernst & Youngs Doug French.
January 10, 2012
Start the New Year with New Variable AnnuitiesIf you havent tried them in the past, make 2012 the year you become acquainted with VAs.
January 09, 2012
The Real Benefits of Market History KnowledgeInvestment strategies and consumer expectations are changing and an index annuity may no longer be the answer.