Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
December 23, 2024
What the New $1.9T Spending Law Means for Life and Annuity LegislationThe American Relief Act contains no life insurance or annuity provisions, but it rattled the policy gameboard.
December 23, 2024
Prudential Sheds $11B in Universal Life Guarantee ExposureThe firm has closed on a reinsurance agreement with Wilton Re.
December 23, 2024
Mid-Career Adults Face 19% Increase in Death RateThe major drivers appear to be drug overdoses, alcohol and cardiovascular problems.
December 21, 2024
Senate Passes Bill to Curb Contentious Social Security RulesThe Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal two provisions, now goes to President Biden.
December 20, 2024
What Really Gets Shut Down When Government Spending StopsMedicare and Social Security benefits would continue, but some administrative tasks could be delayed.
December 20, 2024
Fight Over House Anti-Shutdown Bill Affects Medicare ProvisionsWith a midnight deadline looming, the House and the Senate rushed to approve a package and send it to the president.
December 20, 2024
Senate Nears Vote on Bill to Curb Contentious Social Security RulesA vote could come as early as Friday afternoon on the House-passed Social Security Fairness Act.
December 19, 2024
The 401(k) Savings of 5 Different Age GroupsA fifth of young savers think they'll be 401(k) millionaires, GOBankingRates finds. They have a ways to go.
December 19, 2024
New Bill Would Allow Direct 401(k) Rollovers to AnnuitiesThe Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act would also simplify the rollover notices workers get when they leave a job.
December 19, 2024
New House Bill Could Kill the Net Investment Income TaxThe 3.8% tax can hit individuals with as little as $200,000 in income.