Fixed Annuities
Fixed annuity news and analysis, with coverage of book value annuities, multi-year guaranteed annuity (MYGA) contracts, immediate annuities, deferred income annuities (including QLACs), and fixed indexed annuities.
February 16, 2023
3 Ways to Capitalize on Annuities' Surging Popularity: CerulliThe research group suggests more long-term care hybrids, among other ideas.
February 10, 2023
Lincoln Financial to Tilt Away From Some Term Life ProductsCEO Ellen Cooper says the product eats up too much capital.
February 10, 2023
Nassau Financial Adds a Bonus AnnuityThe move could be a sign that higher interest rates are starting to revive insurers' willingness to offer annuity guarantees.
February 09, 2023
Infrastructure Investments Help Power Clients' AnnuitiesNew federal programs could increase those assets' appeal.
February 08, 2023
Deloitte Warns Life Insurers to Get a Jump on Internal AuditsFirm analysts say companies should find any sales and marketing problems before FINRA and DOL examiners do.
February 07, 2023
U.S. Mortality 6.9% Higher Than Pre-Pandemic AverageThe percentage of deaths caused by COVID-19 and similar illnesses is still far above the epidemic threshold.
February 07, 2023
SEC Worries About Rating Analyst OverloadIn 2021, about 1% of the ratings that the SEC tracks were insurance and annuity ratings.
February 06, 2023
Secure 2.0 Can Make Clients' Retirement Plans StrongerExplaining change can create sales opportunities.
February 02, 2023
Equitable, Lincoln and Security Benefit Add Products for Stability SeekersThese new annuity and life products are intended to help protect clients from volatility.
February 02, 2023
The 12 States Where Death Rates Climbed in DecemberSo much for morality returning to normal.