Annuity Investing
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By Marlene Y. Satter, Ronald PechtimaldjianAlthough sales of annuities fell in the second half of 2011, first-half sales were so strong they propelled total sales up by 8% in 2010, to $240.3 billion, says a LIMRA report.
March 16, 2012
LIMRA Reports on Annuity SalesTotal annuity sales increased 8% in 2011 over 2010 to hit $240.3 billion as reported by LIMRA in its fourth quarter 2011 U.S. Individual Annuities Sales Survey.
March 13, 2012
VIDEO: More Skinny on Fat Annuity FeesSenior Market Advisor editor Daniel Williams talks via Skype with financial advisor Michael Ham who gives the skinny on fat annuity fees.
March 09, 2012
NAIC Reviews Hybrid Annuities to Ensure Meaningful Guaranteed Income PromisesThe NAIC Life Insurance and Annuities Committee has indicated that it will begin reviewing certain income annuity products that offer guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefits.
March 08, 2012
Annuity Sales in the Post-Madoff EraHas Ponzi schemer Bernard Madoff tainted an entire profession? A case in California suggests so.
March 06, 2012
Jackson Unveils Diversified Alternative Investment ProductJackson National Life has introduced Elite Access, a new investment vehicle designed to provide greater portfolio diversification through the use of alternative asset classes in an annuity.
February 29, 2012
The skinny on fat annuity feesThere is no such thing as a fee on an indexed annuity.
February 29, 2012
Annuity Salesman Sent to PrisonThe recent conviction of an insurance advisor for felony theft for selling an annuity contract to a senior indicates that states may be taking a hard line against elder abuse.