Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Tontines Are Alive, and They Could Compete With Annuities in the U.S.
By Allison BellA tontine could give clients a way to build a lifetime retirement income stream without insurer guarantees.
July 20, 2022
Anthem's Parent Says U.S. Employers Still Look StrongA strong job market could help the Fed move ahead with efforts to increase interest rates.
July 19, 2022
5 Biggest Life Markets in the World, NowThe world's life insurance and annuity premium volume rose 9.9% in 2021, to $3 trillion.
July 18, 2022
Equitable to Pay $50M for Misleading Teachers on Annuity FeesEquitable's account statements provided misleading fee info to about 1.4 million variable annuity investors, according to the SEC.
July 18, 2022
Defense Bill Could Help Cannabis Workers Save for RetirementThe NDAA bill includes the text of the SAFE Banking Act legislation, according to the Insured Retirement Institute.
July 15, 2022
Some State Lawmakers Troubled by Private Equity's Growing Life & Annuity StakeSome legislators worry private equity fund deals might be moving blocks of business from strong insurers to less-credible insurers.
July 15, 2022
Monica Verma to Lead Global Atlantic Investment Office: Executive ChangesProtective Life, Principal and eHealth have also announced changes at the top.
July 14, 2022
Debate: Should Pension Participants Accept Lump-Sum Buyouts Now?Two professors discuss the merits of accepting a buyout offer in lieu of receiving traditional pension benefits.