Variable Annuities
Variable annuity news and analysis, including coverage of registered indexed linked annuity (RILA) contracts.
Wink Reports 10% Increase in Individual Deferred Annuity Sales
By Allison BellSales of traditional fixed annuities and MYGA contracts fell.
November 16, 2021
Venerable to Reinsure $22B in John Hancock Variable AnnuitiesThe deal will help John Hancock's parent reduce its exposure to ups and downs in the stock market.
November 15, 2021
SEC Official Gives Life Insurers a Best Interest WarningA Trump appointee says variable products must comply with Reg BI, not just suitability rules.
November 11, 2021
Jackson Executives Talk About the Annuity Gameboard: EarningsThe company is tilting away from guarantees. Other carriers also posted earnings.
November 10, 2021
Team Drafts Regs for Annuity All StarsThe subgroup's work could increase the odds the products will be called ILVAs.
November 09, 2021
Annuity Sales Keep Up Hot HandNew sales data shows annuities, especially RILAs, were strong vs. 2020 and from the first to second quarters of 2021.
November 05, 2021
Senate Bill Could Change Index-Linked Annuity SEC FilingsBill supporters say the current filing requirements are a bad fit.
October 28, 2021
U.S. Q3 Individual Annuity Sales Rise 12%One question is what inflation fears will do to sales in the fourth quarter.