Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Competition Heats Up in Retail Annuity Market
By Allison BellLincoln Financial's CEO says her firm is trying to avoid competing on price alone.
May 01, 2024
Lawsuit Cuts Equitable's $1.3B Gain on a Universal Life Price HikeThe firm's first-quarter results include $106 million in legal expenses related to a class-action settlement.
April 30, 2024
Sen. Warren Asks Insurers About Life and Annuity Sales IncentivesThe Massachusetts Democrat sent letters questioning the use of cash bonuses, incentive travel and other perks.
April 30, 2024
Golub Capital Aims to Grow Insurance BusinessThe firm helped Reinsurance Group of America form its Ruby Re sidecar vehicle.
April 30, 2024
The Biggest Threat to Life and Annuity Issuers Is Not the DOL Fiduciary RuleRecent massive cyberattacks have made clear that the industry needs better ways to verify clients' identities — now.
April 29, 2024
Jackson Adds Lifetime Income Benefit to RILA FamilyAnnuity holders who wait longer can increase the guaranteed annual withdrawal amount.
April 29, 2024
Stifel CEO Says Final DOL Rule Is 'Less Restrictive' Than He FearedBut Ronald Kruszewski and Principal CEO Dan Houston still have concerns.
April 26, 2024
Hartford Sees High Mortality for Next Few YearsThe insurer adjusted group life prices to reflect uncertainty about claims, CEO Chris Swift says.