Annuity Investing
Learn about the latest news and trends in annuity investing for retirement, including tips on the role of annuity income in portfolios
Annuity XML System Gets New Features
By Staff WriterA software firm has upgraded a product family that stores XML-based annuity transactions to align with new business "straight through processing" initiatives for annuities.
March 02, 2009
The Correct Context For Viewing Index Annuity ReturnsA financial magazine published an article about index annuities that cited my findings from the actual return data I collect, quoting that the average annual index annuity return was around 5.6% for the 5 years ending September 30, 2008...
March 01, 2009
The Correct Context For Viewing Index Annuity ReturnsA financial magazine published an article about index annuities that cited my findings from the actual return data I collect, quoting that the average annual index annuity return was around 5.6% for the 5 years ending September 30, 2008...
February 18, 2009
Top story: The guaranteed minimum accumulation benefit rises againGuaranteed minimum accumulation benefit riders in variable annuities are starting to draw more attention among investors. Some advisors believe the losses in the equity markets in 2008 are spurring this.
February 17, 2009
Top story: The guaranteed minimum accumulation benefit rises againGuaranteed minimum accumulation benefit riders in variable annuities are starting to draw more attention among investors. Some advisors believe the losses in the equity markets in 2008 are spurring this.
February 01, 2009
Want a sale? Harness your client's angerThis column is an excerpt from Jack Marrion's new book "Sell More Annuities: Change Buyer Behavior" Fear is a proven marketing technique that is also used successfully by annuity providers. Today, it'd go something like:
February 01, 2009
Insurers Will Build Their Annuity/LTC ArsenalsFor the combination annuity and long term care marketplace, 2009 will be a momentous year.
January 31, 2009
Want a sale? Harness your client's angerThis column is an excerpt from Jack Marrion's new book "Sell More Annuities: Change Buyer Behavior" Fear is a proven marketing technique that is also used successfully by annuity providers. Today, it'd go something like: