Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Preparing For When The Fixed Annuity Wave Hits The Beach
By Jack Cramer, Bob WickByEven after the gold medal was draped around his neck, Australian Steven Bradbury was still shaking his head and smiling sheepishly. Steven won the gold ...
July 09, 2002
Bank Annuity Sales Set Record In MayNU Online News Service, July 9, 3:23 p.m. -- Total bank annuity sales increased to $4.8 billion in May, up almost 10.5% from April, ...
July 07, 2002
Survey Finds Affluent Want SecurityByNow that the market has been in a downturn for well over a year, affluent investors are looking to advisors for ways out of a ...
July 07, 2002
Fixed Annuity Sales Up 50%; Market Share At 44%Fixed Annuity Sales Up 50%; Market Share At 44%ByWhile variable annuities are beginning to recover from recent poor equity market conditions--their sales fell just 2% ...
July 01, 2002
Flying LowVariable annuities have been selling like air conditioners in January. The market is down, returns are down, and there's precious little to attract buyers these...
June 30, 2002
1Q Bank Annuity Sales Reach New HighBySales of variable annuities in banks and thrifts seem to have halted their long decline, while bank sales of annuities in general reached new highs, ...
June 30, 2002
Advisors Need Help With Income Products, NAVA ToldAdvisors Need Help With Income Products, NAVA ToldByArlington, Va. Income annuities could be an ideal market for financial consultants who serve clients in their mid-50s ...
June 27, 2002
Hancock Adds VA Feature In New YorkNU Online News Service, June 27, 11:44 a.m. -- John Hancock Financial Services Inc., Boston, says New York regulators have approved its CARESolutions benefit, ...