Variable Annuities
Variable annuity news and analysis, including coverage of registered indexed linked annuity (RILA) contracts.
November 21, 2024
Passive Investing Could Crash the Market, Swiss Re Institute Analysts WarnEventually, bad news might wake investors from sweet index fund dreams and cause them to sell, sell, sell.
November 14, 2024
FINRA Fines BBVA Securities for Failing to Monitor Annuity Exchange RatesThe broker-dealer did not have an adequate supervisory system in place, the regulator found.
September 23, 2024
How In-Plan Annuity Sales Could Help Retail AdvisorsThe sales effort will reach some people who do have big nest eggs.
July 31, 2024
5 Trends in Today's Annuity Market: EquitableExecutives with the insurer see their relationship with agents and advisors as a shield against RILA market invaders.
July 29, 2024
Ameriprise Posts 45% Jump in Variable Annuity SalesDemand rose for variable universal life products that affluent clients can use to build cash value.
July 25, 2024
Brighthouse Asks Court for Help With Annuity Tied to Murder CaseProsecutors have charged the beneficiary with providing the gun the owner used to kill herself.
June 27, 2024
12 States With Biggest Estate Tax BillsNew IRS data could help financial pros find potential demand for life insurance and estate planning.
June 17, 2024
How to Explain RILAs BetterThe annuities have a reputation for being complicated. Maybe you can fix that.
June 09, 2024
How to Talk to Clients About RILAs' RoleSome of the annuities are better at building assets, and some are better at generating income.
June 03, 2024
Celebrating Annuity Awareness Month With a Look at RILAsYou're aware of RILAs, but do you understand RILAs?