by
Ben Mattlin
AnnuityFix helps advisors become independent from the broker-dealers that control their clients' annuities.
by FA Staff
The equity market has helped stimulate annuity sales, according to LIMRA.
by
Tracey Longo
Some of the illustrated returns used in marketing the products are overly optimistic, the research firm says.
by
Ben Mattlin
The annuities giant saw plunging operating earnings. It blamed higher costs and derivatives losses.
by
Edward Hayes
The product includes a downside protection feature that covers up to the first 20% of losses.
by
Edward Hayes
The firm believes that investors want annuities to build retirement savings while addressing market volatility.
by
Edward Hayes
The company has launched the Jackson Market Link Pro II and Jackson Market Link Pro Advisory II.
by
Tracey Longo
FIAs with lifetime income guarantees merit consideration by retirement planners in some situations, the firm says.
by
Ben Mattlin
Where and how should annuities figure in retirement-income planning?
by
Edward Hayes
There may be a shift in consumer demand to variable annuities with lower rates, the research organization says.
by
Allison McNeely, Dawn Lim
Over the past decade, Athene has grown into the firm's biggest profit driver and the largest annuities provider in the U.S.
by
Ben Mattlin
Interest rates have risen to a point where annuity swapping needs to be carefully considered by advisors.
by
Ben Mattlin
Fixed-rate deferred annuities now make up 44% of the annuity market, according to LIMRA.
by
Edward Hayes
Many Americans are worried about the turbulence in the economy, says Allianz Life.
by FA Staff
The two new indexes are designed to enhance diversification possibilities.
by
Eric Rasmussen
CFRA Research says annuities have winds at their back from the SECURE Act and interest rates.
by
Ben Mattlin
Annuities' payout rates are higher than they've been in years. Does that mean they give good relative value?
by
Tracey Longo
The annuities industry trade group wants to make annuities a required default investment in retirement plans.
by
Ben Mattlin
Life span expectations are key drivers of annuity buying decisions, Boston College researchers found.
by
Edward Hayes
Record annuity sales indicate advisors may be more open to using the products, industry observers say.
