Annuity Investing
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Making a regret-free financial decision
By Jack MarrionClassical economics says consumers are rational. Behavioral economics says consumers are normal, which is why dealing with prospects in a rational way doesn't always work. As an example, if a prospect should move money from a market-risk investment
March 31, 2007
The Power and the PassionWhen you interview a bunch of industry leaders, chances are you are going to notice some distinct similarities in their personal attributes and philosophies about their industry - the types of characteristics that helped them reach such an elite
March 31, 2007
Treat clients like smart consumersIf a customer walks into my favorite fast food eatery, In-N-Out Burger, and says "I'm hungry," the counterperson would offer a hamburger with fries or a cheeseburger with fries. Problem solved. If the fast food eatery acted like the financial
March 12, 2007
FA Issuer To Guarantee Rate During Surrender PeriodSymetra Life Insurance Company says a new feature will give fixed annuity holders more information about rates.Symetra, Bellevue, Wash., has introduced the Symetra Custom Fixed ...
March 12, 2007
FA Issuer To Guarantee Rate During Surrender PeriodSymetra Life Insurance Company says a new feature will give fixed annuity holders more information about rates.Symetra, Bellevue, Wash., has introduced the Symetra Custom Fixed ...
March 08, 2007
Pru Improves Annuity Living BenefitThe domestic annuity unit of Prudential Financial Inc., Newark, N.J., has upgraded a variable annuity optional living benefit that guarantees a 5% income stream every ...
March 08, 2007
Pru Improves Annuity Living BenefitThe domestic annuity unit of Prudential Financial Inc., Newark, N.J., has upgraded a variable annuity optional living benefit that guarantees a 5% income stream every ...
March 06, 2007
Aviva Goes With AdminServerA large multinational insurer is putting its U.S. annuity products on one administration system.Aviva P.L.C., London, recently acquired AmerUs Group Company, Des Moines, Iowa, and ...