Annuity Investing
Learn about the latest news and trends in annuity investing for retirement, including tips on the role of annuity income in portfolios
Top 10 Annuity Sales Leaders: Q2 2014
By Emily HolbrookMetLife had a rough first quarter in annuities but has made impressive gains, along with Allianz Group, whose quarterly sales growth was a whopping 101%.
September 11, 2014
Annuity Sales Hit 3-Year High: IRICiting Beacon Research and Morningstar, IRI said both fixed and variable annuities had the highest sales in three years.
September 09, 2014
How to overcome your client’s annuity misconceptionsIf you're not careful, these four common annuity myths may prevent you from making a sale.
September 09, 2014
How to overcome your client’s annuity misconceptionsIf you're not careful, these four common annuity myths may prevent you from making a sale.
September 08, 2014
New Hybrid Indexed Annuities Balance Market VolatilityInsurance carriers have developed a hybrid fixed indexed annuity with a built-in hedge that allows greater potential for participation in market gains.
September 02, 2014
Reaping the benefits of a modernized annuity platformMany insurers are still trying to support their portfolio of annuity offerings with outdated legacy software capabilities.
September 01, 2014
Fixed Annuity Sales Rising in 2014, but Why Now?Since the equity markets have risen, VAs should be more appealing as a retirement income-planning product. So why are sales of fixed annuities up so sharply while VA sales have fallen?
August 28, 2014
Clients Want Ethical Advisors. Are You One?Steven Blum, author of "Negotiating Your Investments," says advisors duty to clients goes beyond a fiduciary standard.