Variable Annuities
Variable annuity news and analysis, including coverage of registered indexed linked annuity (RILA) contracts.
April 23, 2020
Sales of Index-Linked Variable Annuities Shine AgainSales of non-variable indexed annuities held up better than sales of traditional fixed products.
March 11, 2020
'Stan the Annuity Man' Sees Business Booming as Investors Seek SafetyThe "annuity truth" advocate tells ThinkAdvisor which kinds of annuities he prefers and which are "overhyped."
February 24, 2020
Cost of Hedging Annuity Guarantees Soared: IRIBut IRI contends that, in the long term, annuity sales growth should be strong.
February 18, 2020
Variable Annuity Sales Rise: SurveySales of fixed annuities went in a different direction.
November 27, 2019
Non-Variable Annuity Sales Fall: WinkSales of both variable and non-variable indexed annuities increased.
November 19, 2019
Sales of Variable Indexed Annuities ShineSales of deferred income annuities also looked strong.
October 01, 2019
Advisors' Advice: When Should Clients Exchange Variable Annuities?Advisors told ThinkAdvisor how they determine when it's appropriate to make the switch.
August 21, 2019
Non-Variable Annuity Sales Still Look Good: Survey ManagersIn the coming months, falling rates could change that.
June 24, 2019
RGA Reinsures $2.9 Billion Horace Mann Annuity BlockThe deal will affect 54,000 annuity holders. Horace Mann says it will continue to handle servicing.