Variable Annuities
Variable annuity news and analysis, including coverage of registered indexed linked annuity (RILA) contracts.
Hot Annuities Face SEC Form Reviewers
By Allison BellFor one agency staffer, a major RILA turnoff is vanishing crediting rate strategies.
November 02, 2022
Athene Helped Stabilize U.K. Government Bond Market: Apollo ExecutivesMarc Rowan, the CEO, said penalties on trading capital providers are causing liquidity problems.
November 02, 2022
Global Atlantic Annuity Holders Are Keeping Their Contracts: KKRProduct design seems to be holding surrenders down, the private equity firm's chief financial officer says.
November 01, 2022
Prudential Posts Strong Q3 Fixed Annuity Sales Gains, Along With a Net LossIn the United States, sales strength varied by channel.
October 31, 2022
How to Talk to Clients About Annuity Surrender Charges and CommissionsThe author makes the case that talking about the connection can create trust.
October 27, 2022
Ameriprise Continues to Shift Away From Life and Annuity GuaranteesThe company's CEO expects to see more market volatility ahead.
October 06, 2022
Guardian Picks Talcott to Reinsure $7.4B in Variable AnnuitiesGuardian says it will focus its capital on "exploring additional opportunities."
October 04, 2022
11 Confusing Annuity Tax Rules Financial Advisors Should KnowAre you advising your clients correctly when it comes to taxes related to their annuity investments?