Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Bank Annuity Sales Surge In May
By Staff WriterBank annuity sales increased to $4.9 billion in May, up 36% from the total for May 2005.Variable annuity sales in banks rose 60%, to $2.4 ...
August 14, 2006
Where Are The Annuities For Sick People?U.S. insurers might be able to increase sales by developing more annuities for consumers with relatively short life expectancies.Researchers present that argument in a new ...
August 14, 2006
Elderly should expect another big jump in Medicare premiumsThe elderly will face another double-digit rise in their Medicare premiums next year, resulting in monthly payments of nearly $100. The monthly premiums for supplementary medical insurance will rise from $88.50 to at least $98.40, the Bush
August 14, 2006
AnnuityNexus To Cover More ProductsA company that sells fixed annuity data is adding 3 major issuers to its database.Beacon Research Inc., Evanston, Ill., says it will be including information ...
August 14, 2006
AnnuityNexus To Cover More ProductsA company that sells fixed annuity data is adding 3 major issuers to its database.Beacon Research Inc., Evanston, Ill., says it will be including information ...
August 13, 2006
Suitability Standards For Annuities-Reality Or Myth?Recent years have seen an increase in litigation against insurers and distributors involving sales of various types of annuities. There has also been an increase ...
August 13, 2006
Suitability Standards For Annuities-Reality Or Myth?Recent years have seen an increase in litigation against insurers and distributors involving sales of various types of annuities. There has also been an increase ...
August 10, 2006
Insurers Criticize VA Guarantee Guideline DraftLife insurers are sparring with regulators over a draft actuarial guideline that could affect issuers of variable annuities that come with guarantees.Members of the Life ...