Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
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By Roger WohlnerThese retirement income vehicles offer various pros and cons, and many can be tailored to a client's needs.
January 22, 2024
Weekly COVID Death Count Nears 12-Month HighThe number of U.S. deaths in 2023 was at least 8.7% higher than in 2019, before the pandemic.
January 19, 2024
Consumer Groups Attack Annuity Bill in California"It feels like the fix is in" on an NAIC model-based bill, the director of one group said.
January 18, 2024
Bill That Could Narrow CFPB's Insurance Authority Is BackThe bill would keep the bureau from overseeing the insurance activities of persons overseen by state insurance regulators.
January 18, 2024
Flourish Launches Annuity Platform for Independent RIAsThe platform allows fee-based advisors to access annuities for clients without licensing or paper applications.
January 18, 2024
Nassau Aims Annuity at Social Security Planning MarketOther life and annuity strategists, including Penn Mutual and Equitable, are placing bets on optimism and pessimism.
January 18, 2024
Affluent Near-Retirees Need an Action Plan: Lincoln FinancialThe company's latest marketing campaign highlights such lasting pastimes as hiking, cooking and sailing.
January 17, 2024
How to Explain Annuity BasicsWhen you use the A word and clients look confused, here's what to tell them.