Annuity Investing
Learn about the latest news and trends in annuity investing for retirement, including tips on the role of annuity income in portfolios
IRI: Annuity Sales Dip Slightly in Q1
By Maria WoodYet indexed and income annuities showed year-over-year growth.
June 06, 2012
Q&A with Gavin Magor of Weiss RatingsA drop in profits at the largest life and annuity insurers is nothing to worry about, at least not yet, says the analyst.
June 04, 2012
GM to Shift White-Collar Pensions to AnnuityThe automaker estimates it will unload $26 billion in pension liabilities by the move.
June 01, 2012
Top Portfolio Products: Fidelity Launches Two New Bond FundsNew products introduced over the last week include two new bond funds from Fidelity and an alternative income fund from Palmer Square.
May 30, 2012
Before You Sell That 7-Year Annuity…This fan of long-term surrender charges on annuities has had a change of heart. Find out why.
May 30, 2012
Before You Sell That 7-Year Annuity…This fan of long-term surrender charges on annuities has had a change of heart. Find out why.
May 30, 2012
Morningstar: Variable Annuity Sales Up 12% in 2011Despite ongoing consolidation in the variable annuity industry, sales of new VAs in 2011 rose over 2010 levels, reports Morningstar. Based on numbers from Q4 2011, the most recent statistics available, new variable annuity sales totaled $153.4 billion last year, or 12.3% above the $136.6 billion in new VA sales...
May 30, 2012
Morningstar: Variable Annuity Sales Up 12% in 2011Despite ongoing consolidation in the variable annuity industry, sales of new VAs in 2011 rose over 2010 levels, reports Morningstar. Based on numbers from Q4 2011, the most recent statistics available, new variable annuity sales totaled $153.4 billion last year, or 12.3% above the $136.6 billion in new VA sales...