Variable Annuities
Variable annuity news and analysis, including coverage of registered indexed linked annuity (RILA) contracts.
U.S. Individual Annuity Sales Power Higher
By Allison BellFixed-rate products sold well in the second quarter. Variable-rate products sold even better.
June 28, 2021
Principal to Drop Fixed Annuities and Retail Life, Keep Variable AnnuitiesThe life insurer has responded to an activist investor by agreeing to dispose of big blocks of business to free up cash.
June 25, 2021
Who Really Buys Annuities? IALC Has Surprising Answers"The people with more money" is incorrect.
June 24, 2021
The 2021 Retirement and Annuity Interactive AtlasHere are 10 online resources that can help you map out the future of income planning.
June 23, 2021
Annuity Sales Rise 10% in Q1: WinkStructured annuities rocked in sales from last year, while multi-year guaranteed annuities also performed well.
June 21, 2021
Fixed Annuity Sales Flat in Q1; Variable Sales JumpFixed annuity sales were $27.5 billion, while variable annuity sales rose 8% to $29.2 billion, the Insured Retirement Institute said.
June 11, 2021
5 Life and Retirement Traps for Cross-Border ClientsTerry Ritchie says cross-border clients need skilled advisors.
May 20, 2021
New Bill Could Help Schools Use Multiple Employer Retirement PlansThe Grassley-Lankford bill, which has a Democratic cosponsor, would open MEPs up to 403(b) plans.