Variable Annuities
Variable annuity news and analysis, including coverage of registered indexed linked annuity (RILA) contracts.
Clients Need Technology AND a Personal Touch: Citi Annuity Distribution Executive
By Allison BellChuck Cavanaugh sees himself as a financial health provider.
November 14, 2022
Annuity Supply Is Holding Up Well: Eric ThomesThe Allianz Life executive sees strong client demand for annuities, and for advice.
November 14, 2022
Variable Annuities: What's In and What's OutThe landscape is evolving. An executive looks at some of the trends driving the changes.
November 10, 2022
Corebridge to Wall Street: We're Built for VolatilityExecutives from Jackson, Equitable and American Equity also emphasized their strength.
November 08, 2022
Beware of Backtested RILA PerformanceRegistered index-linked annuities are complex, and advisors are increasingly looking to better understand their risks.
November 08, 2022
Brighthouse May Use More Capital to Fuel Annuity Sales GrowthExecutives said they see strong sales of fixed deferred annuities and RILA contracts.
November 08, 2022
SEC's Approach to Equitable Settlement Questioned by Legal VeteranRichard Choi said he was surprised to see how the agency now views retirement plan account statements and fee disclosures.
November 07, 2022
Hot Annuities Face SEC Form ReviewersFor one agency staffer, a major RILA turnoff is vanishing crediting rate strategies.