Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Lincoln Financial Posts $2.6B Loss on Reserve and Goodwill Changes
By Allison BellProduct deposits increased by $1 billion, but a life benefits value update cost $2.2 billion.
November 01, 2022
Prudential Posts Strong Q3 Fixed Annuity Sales Gains, Along With a Net LossIn the United States, sales strength varied by channel.
November 01, 2022
'Obamacare' Enrollment Season Is HereHigh, unpredictable health care costs give financial professionals a chance to get prospects' attention, Nationwide's Kristi Rodriguez says.
October 31, 2022
The Real Value of Annuities for Mass Affluent RetireesMorningstar finds annuities offer little benefit to retirees at low risk of going broke. But there's more to the story.
October 31, 2022
What Annuities Can Do for Retirees That Traditional Fixed Income Can'tAnnuities are far more efficient at generating income than a traditional fixed income portfolio, David Lau says.
October 31, 2022
Alaska Updates Annuity Sales StandardsThe fall elections could affect state suitability update efforts in 2023.
October 31, 2022
How to Talk to Clients About Annuity Surrender Charges and CommissionsThe author makes the case that talking about the connection can create trust.
October 31, 2022
Secure Lifetime Income Through Secure Act 2.0A Sammons executive predicts that the package eventually will pass.