Variable Annuities
Variable annuity news and analysis, including coverage of registered indexed linked annuity (RILA) contracts.
Principal Protection Is Out There: Annuity Moves
By Allison BellBrighthouse, Pacific Life and Global Atlantic added contracts with buffers.
August 19, 2022
Advisors Waiting to See How Bolt-On Annuity Income Spigots WorkModern contingent deferred annuities have been around for more than a decade, but sales are still relatively low.
August 16, 2022
Equitable Holdings Picks Global Atlantic to Reinsure $10B in Group Annuity ValueThe deal is a response to New York state's new variable annuity reserving requirements.
August 15, 2022
Regulators Work to Keep Hot Annuity Products FairDraft guidelines could affect what happens when RILA holders pull cash out early.
August 15, 2022
7 Top Trends in Retirement Planning NowMany annuity issuers are seeing strong sales gains, but some are concerned about their exposure to attractive benefits guarantees.
August 11, 2022
Jackson's Annuity Stormproofing WorkedAnnuity issuers are talking about what Q2 headwinds did to the shingles.
August 10, 2022
Here's How Long the CDC Thinks Your Clients Might LiveThe new 2020 U.S. life tables show COVID-19 cut life expectancy at age 65 by 1.1 years.
August 02, 2022
Everything You Need to Know About Annuity InvestingLearn how annuities work, their pros and cons, and what type of annuity might be right for your client.