Variable Annuities
Variable annuity news and analysis, including coverage of registered indexed linked annuity (RILA) contracts.
How the Insurance Industry Is Being Disrupted, and Why Now
By David LauThe head of a no-load product platform makes a case against sales commissions.
January 26, 2021
'Stan the Annuity Man': Why the 'Annuity Truth' Beats the Annuity Dream"I wish the annuity industry would just be brutally frank about these products," the straight-talking annuity advocate tells ThinkAdvisor.
January 26, 2021
Ohio National, Broker-Dealer Drop Federal Court SuitIt's not clear how the action affects the parties' arbitration proceedings.
January 15, 2021
Schwab Launches 2 Custom-Built Variable Annuities: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Direxion rolls out World Without Waste ETF.
December 20, 2020
How to Find Deferred Annuity GemsThe author applies a method he has developed for crunching annuity performance numbers.
November 24, 2020
Strong MYGA Sales Boost Q3 Annuity Sales TotalsSales of structured annuities were also strong.
November 23, 2020
Do Variable Annuities Belong in a Retirement Plan?One factor to consider is that some clients may live a long time.
November 05, 2020
Prudential to End Sales of Variable Annuities With Guaranteed Living BenefitsMarket conditions and interest rates were key reasons for exiting that business, according to company executives.