Annuity Investing
Learn about the latest news and trends in annuity investing for retirement, including tips on the role of annuity income in portfolios
Total U.S. annuity sales hit $61.4 billion in second quarter
By Source: LIMRAIn the first six months of 2014, total U.S. annuity sales increased 10 percent, compared with 2013.
August 12, 2014
The top 10 annuity sales leaders for Q1 2014MetLife Inc., which ranked No. 1 in annuity sales for Q1 2012 and Q1 2013, has dropped to the No. 7 spot for the quarter ending March 31, 2014.
August 12, 2014
The top 10 annuity sales leaders for Q1 2014MetLife Inc., which ranked No. 1 in annuity sales for Q1 2012 and Q1 2013, has dropped to the No. 7 spot for the quarter ending March 31, 2014.
August 11, 2014
Reversionary Annuities Gain Traction Among Insurance CarriersThis life insurance alternative may provide a more affordable option than a traditional annuity, since the premium is paid over time.
August 07, 2014
Aviva steps up corporate annuity deals after pension changesChief Executive Officer Mark Wilson said today Aviva had underwritten 30 bulk annuity deals in the first six months of the year.
August 05, 2014
Top five developments to watch for in the annuity spaceIn the last 12 to 18 months, significant catalysts for change have come forth in the annuity space, shaking up the market.
August 05, 2014
Top five developments to watch for in the annuity spaceIn the last 12 to 18 months, significant catalysts for change have come forth in the annuity space, shaking up the market.
July 28, 2014
Treasury Clears Way for Longevity Annuities in 401(k)s, IRAsThe Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued final rules on July 1 to make longevity annuitieswhich provide regular payments that begin at an advanced age and continue throughout the individual's lifeaccessible to the 401(k) and IRA markets.