Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
February 06, 2024
'Annuity King' Gets 15-Year Sentence, Files AppealPhillip Roy Wasserman, convicted of defrauding insurance company investors, is set to begin serving time Feb. 23.
February 05, 2024
Yes, Annuity Issuers Can FailHere are five things to think about when evaluating the companies backing the income guarantees.
February 02, 2024
U.S. Hospitals' Weekly COVID-19 Death Count Rises AgainMasks are out, but death is still out there.
February 02, 2024
Why Life Insurance Assets Might Still Be Safe From CongressCarmi Margalit, S&P's life head, said cutting inside buildup looks ugly up close.
February 02, 2024
Gaming the System in Annuity IllustrationsIt is incredibly important for consumers and advisors to understand the expected index performance and chosen crediting strategy.
February 01, 2024
U.S. Office Price Slump May Be Bottoming Out: Fitch AnalystRobert Vrchota sees firmer prices leading to the formation of distressed property funds.
February 01, 2024
Judge Approves $6.3M Forfeiture for 'Annuity King'Phillip Roy Wasserman predicts he'll win on appeal.
January 31, 2024
Allianz Life Responds to Suit Involving Agent Oversight QuestionsThe company asserts that, under California law, an insurer is not a fiduciary for its insured.
January 30, 2024
Ric Edelman: Longevity Is Disrupting Traditional RetirementFuture generations may have a more cyclical relationship with work, according to the investor and author.
January 29, 2024
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Are on a Rough Trail. Life and Annuities Were ThereThrough the centuries, many monetary innovations have cycled through ups and downs. Cryptocurrency is just the latest.