Variable Annuities
Variable annuity news and analysis, including coverage of registered indexed linked annuity (RILA) contracts.
Producer Roundtable: 2012 Annuity Opportunities, Part 2
By Charles K. Hirsch, CLUWhat makes indexed annuities a good product for some clients? Why are guarantees so hot now? Three top producers weigh in.
February 27, 2012
Producer Roundtable: 2012 Annuity Opportunities, Part IAnnuities have been red hot for the last couple of years, offering a more certain place for spooked investors to park their money. Is the trend a lasting one? Three top producers weigh in.
February 23, 2012
Lincoln Financial Touts Living Benefits, Hedges RiskCompanies must hedge risk because premiums cannot go up much further, according to top VA executive.
February 23, 2012
Lincoln Financial Touts Living Benefits, Hedges RiskCompanies must hedge risk because premiums cannot go up much further, according to top VA executive.
February 16, 2012
Fitch Says Insurance Longevity Product Raises Questions and Concerns (Reuters)Fitch notes the latest product offering aimed at the longevity risk protection market, the contingent annuity (CA), is generating controversy.
February 08, 2012
The J.C. Penney WayWill cutting fees increase sales of annuities and other financial products?
January 31, 2012
Do you have broker block?Clients dont care as much about rates and caps as we may think.
January 31, 2012
We sell guaranteesYour prospects and clients may not know about the most important benefit you provide.