by
Ben Mattlin
The annuities market has bounced back strongly after being racked by the pandemic last year.
by FA Staff
Variable annuity sales rose to $32.7 billion, a 55% jump from last year's second quarter, according to SRI.
by FA Staff
Sales were driven by a strong economy and pent-up demand amid Covid uncertainty, said SRI.
by
Tracey Longo
Some of the rules are falling harder on smaller advisors, say industry advocates.
by
Tracey Longo
The annuity industry is still struggling to drive home the message that guaranteed income is important, the firm says.
by
Tracey Longo
Alexis Cooke, who was subsequently fired by NY Life, agreed to a lifetime ban after lying about the violations, the regulator said.
by
Ben Mattlin
The annuities market has bounced back strongly after being racked by the pandemic last year.
by
Karen DeMasters
Annuities can fill the gap to cover retirement spending needs, he said.
by FA Staff
The rebound was due to strong equity market gains, lower volatility and rising interest rates, SRI reported.
by
Ben Mattlin
The amount depends on a number of factors, including how you bought the product and when.
by FA Staff
The Allianz Lifetime Income+ Annuity is designed as an option in employer-sponsored retirement plans.
by
John Tozzi
It's unclear how long it will take for life expectancy to rebound.
by
Tracey Longo
The industry is looking for annuities to rebound after a tough year.
by
Ben Mattlin
A Next Chapter panel discussion argues that annuities have a role to play for retirees in a low-interest-rate environment.
by FA Staff
SRI said sales were driven by products providing principal protection and investment growth.
by
Tracey Longo
The average equity VA subaccount investor outperformed the average equity mutual fund investor over 20 years.
by
Christopher Robbins
Technological evolution has been slow to come to the insurance and annuity sector.
by
Tracey Longo
The SECURE Act paved the way for annuities in 401(k)s. This bill would require them.
by
Tracey Longo
Proposed guidance on annuity sales overlooks compensation conflicts, according to consumer advocate Barbara Roper.
by
Raymond Fazzi
The Glendale, Calif.-based broker-dealer failed to properly oversee variable annuity exchanges, Finra said.
