Annuities
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The Biggest Threat to Life and Annuity Issuers Is Not the DOL Fiduciary Rule
By Allison BellRecent massive cyberattacks have made clear that the industry needs better ways to verify clients' identities — now.
April 26, 2024
Hartford Sees High Mortality for Next Few YearsThe insurer adjusted group life prices to reflect uncertainty about claims, CEO Chris Swift says.
April 26, 2024
SEC Probing Firms Hit by Massive MOVEit CyberattackThe agency has dispatched dozens of sweep letters to companies affected by the hack, which affected 2,770 organizations.
April 25, 2024
The 3 Stages of Retirement PlanningIf you're new to financial services, and you think "old" means turning 25, this article is for you.
April 25, 2024
DOL Fiduciary Rule Add-On Could Boost Annuity Distributors' CloutOfficials want them to help agents and brokers provide conflict-free advice.
April 25, 2024
Industry Players Weigh In on the DOL's New Fiduciary DefinitionAnnuity distribution veterans, regulation backers and harsh critics look at what comes next.
April 25, 2024
Finseca CEO Pans New DOL Fiduciary Regs, Sketches Litigation PathLabor's attempts to address the insurance industry's concerns were merely "cosmetic," Marc Cadin says.
April 24, 2024
BlackRock Launches In-Plan Lifetime Income ProgramThe asset manager is now offering Brighthouse and Equitable annuitization options through three big retirement plans.