Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Biden Renews Push to Make Julie Su Labor Secretary
By Allison BellShe has helped shape fiduciary standards and independent contractor efforts.
January 04, 2024
IMF Economists: Bermuda Rules Make Annuity Issuers Look BetterThe economists wish all jurisdictions required the kinds of detailed investment reports that U.S. regulators get.
January 03, 2024
Bermuda Says It's Watching Private Equity Insurers CarefullyOfficials report that they subject the insurers to "close, intrusive and ongoing supervision."
January 02, 2024
12 Worst States for Working-Age COVID-19 Hospitalization SpikesIn these states, case counts among 20- to 59-year-olds climbed by more than 36% in a week.
January 02, 2024
DOL Pushes Insurance Officials on Fiduciary Duty vs. Best InterestDuring a hearing on Labor's new fiduciary rule, Labor asked insurance industry advocates to explain the difference.
December 29, 2023
Fidelity Moves Ahead With Efforts to Launch SoteriaReThe Bermuda-based firm says it will focus on serving annuity issuers.
December 29, 2023
This Product Can Relieve Advisors' 'Heartburn' and Clients' Stress: Kelli Hueler"Stripped-down" annuities, the CEO suggests, complement any investment portfolio by addressing lifetime income concerns.
December 27, 2023
Getting Deeper Into AnnuitiesYou already help a few clients use these tools. What if you want to do that more often?