Variable Annuities
Variable annuity news and analysis, including coverage of registered indexed linked annuity (RILA) contracts.
Trial opens for two accused of defrauding the dying
By Michelle R. SmithAt issue is a loophole in variable annuities and the so-called death-put bonds.
November 05, 2012
Hartford offering some annuity holders buyoutsHartford joins a number of annuity providers that are switching contract features in an attempt to reduce the long-term risk of guaranteed payouts.
October 31, 2012
Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal BenefitsGLWBs are popular with consumers, but can variable annuity providers pay for those riders long into the future?
October 18, 2012
Variable annuities and the lifetime income challengeReturn of principal should take a back seat to generating an income stream for life.
October 18, 2012
Variable annuities and the lifetime income challengeReturn of principal should take a back seat to generating an income stream for life.
October 05, 2012
Extreme makeover: Variable annuity editionAs guaranteed living benefit riders in VAs get more expensive to hedge, several carriers are reworking their products.
October 02, 2012
Top 5 Annuity Trends to Watch in 2012 and 2013As the annuity industry deals with unprecedented challenges, advisors must keep abreast of product changes to help their clients make prudent decisions.
October 01, 2012
A fresh perspective on variable annuities & living benefitsWhat new options in VA living benefit riders can mean to your clients as they move into retirement.