Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Lincoln Financial Posts Surprising Annuity Sales Figures
By Allison BellPricing throughout the annuity sector appears to be "largely rational," CEO Ellen Cooper says.
July 31, 2024
Higher Stock Prices and Worried Investors Boost Q2 Annuity SalesRegistered index-linked annuities and deferred income annuity sales sizzled, according to the latest LIMRA survey.
July 30, 2024
What the New Emergency Retirement-Distribution Draft Guidance Means for AnnuitiesThe latest IRS draft guidelines includes two new ways for clients to tap their nest eggs under the Secure 2.0 Act.
July 30, 2024
Third of Americans Report Lack of Financial Well-BeingRetirement-related worries are a top source of stress, a Guardian Life survey found.
July 30, 2024
Mortality Stays Slightly Elevated: Globe Life ExecDeath rates are lower than the actuaries feared but above pre-pandemic levels, a chief financial officer says.
July 29, 2024
Ameriprise Posts 45% Jump in Variable Annuity SalesDemand rose for variable universal life products that affluent clients can use to build cash value.
July 26, 2024
DOL Fiduciary Rule Halted by Texas CourtThe delay of the Sept. 23 effective date kicks off a "long litigation journey," an ERISA lawyer says.
July 25, 2024
Moving Beyond Life Expectancy Rules of ThumbPart of acting in clients' best interest involves taking life expectancy analysis seriously.