NAIC Committee Votes to Pass Best Interest Standard for Annuity Sales, Jan. 16, 2020

The Life Insurance and Annuities Committee of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) voted to pass a "best interest" standard that would apply to annuity sales. The NAIC standard would be contained in a model that could be passed by states to create a more uniform approach nationwide. The model law would focus on four key concepts: (1) duty of care, (2) disclosure obligations, (3) conflicts of interest and (4) documentation requirements. For more information on the factors that are important to determining whether an annuity is in a client's best interest, visit Tax Facts Online.