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.
S&P Expects More Big Life Insurer 'Assumption Unlocking' Charges
By Allison BellWhile charges will make earnings reports based on generally accepted accounting principles look ugly, they will likely have little effect on issuer ratings.
November 17, 2022
Life Insurers Should Get Used to an Inflationary World: Fitch EconomistBrian Coulton's scenario could be rotten for stocks but great for clients with fixed annuities.
November 17, 2022
U.S. Annuity Sales Could Reach All-Time High: CerulliThe rate environment, coupled with difficult market conditions, has led many advisors and their clients to consider annuities.
November 15, 2022
20 Worst States for Excess Q3 Working-Age MortalityBy pre-pandemic standards, the number of deaths of people ages 25 through 64 is still very high.
November 14, 2022
20 Worst States for Excess Q3 DeathsThe numbers still look bad when compared to what they were before COVID-19 came along.
November 14, 2022
Annuity Supply Is Holding Up Well: Eric ThomesThe Allianz Life executive sees strong client demand for annuities, and for advice.
November 11, 2022
Annuity Issuer F&G Set to Go Public Dec. 1The CEO says consumers seem to be happier with their annuities than with their ETFs.
November 10, 2022
Corebridge to Wall Street: We're Built for VolatilityExecutives from Jackson, Equitable and American Equity also emphasized their strength.