Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Report Sees Promise In Substandard Annuities
By Staff WriterJavaScriptU.S. insurers might be able to increase sales by developing more annuities for consumers with relatively short life expectancies.Researchers present that argument in a new ...
August 16, 2006
EIA Offers 4 Interest OptionsAmerican General Life Insurance Company is introducing the Emerging Edge equity indexed annuity.American General, Houston, a unit of American International Group Inc., New York, says ...
August 15, 2006
EIA Seller RestructuresA large player in the equity indexed annuity market says a recent EIA market shift will affect employment levels.Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, ...
August 15, 2006
Where Are The Annuities For Sick People?U.S. insurers might be able to increase sales by developing more annuities for consumers with relatively short life expectancies.Researchers present that argument in a new ...
August 15, 2006
Elderly should expect another big jump in Medicare premiumsThe elderly will face another double-digit rise in their Medicare premiums next year, resulting in monthly payments of nearly $100. The monthly premiums for supplementary medical insurance will rise from $88.50 to at least $98.40, the Bush
August 15, 2006
SunAmerica Doubles MarketLock ProtectionAn insurer has introduced a product that can help married couples protect the retirement income of both spouses.SunAmerica Retirement Markets Inc., Los Angeles, a unit ...
August 15, 2006
SunAmerica Doubles MarketLock ProtectionAn insurer has introduced a product that can help married couples protect the retirement income of both spouses.SunAmerica Retirement Markets Inc., Los Angeles, a unit ...
August 15, 2006
Bank Annuity Sales Surge In MayBank annuity sales increased to $4.9 billion in May, up 36% from the total for May 2005.Variable annuity sales in banks rose 60%, to $2.4 ...