Variable Annuities
Variable annuity news and analysis, including coverage of registered indexed linked annuity (RILA) contracts.
5 Reasons RILAs Are So Hot
By Allison BellRobin Raju, Equitable's chief financial officer, gave Wall Street a primer on what's making the annuities irresistible.
May 21, 2024
Wade Pfau Makes Case for RILAs as Income ProtectorsHis modeling shows how partial protection against market downturns could boost portfolio performance.
May 01, 2024
Lawsuit Cuts Equitable's $1.3B Gain on a Universal Life Price HikeThe firm's first-quarter results include $106 million in legal expenses related to a class-action settlement.
April 29, 2024
Jackson Adds Lifetime Income Benefit to RILA FamilyAnnuity holders who wait longer can increase the guaranteed annual withdrawal amount.
March 28, 2024
Guardian Unveils Its First RILA, After Dialogue With SECThe insurer added warnings about maximum losses and the possibility of index changes.
February 23, 2024
This Annuity Can Take On Mutual Funds: F&G's Chris BluntThe executive believes they will compete hard for the funds' $1 trillion in assets.
February 22, 2024
Jackson Posts 80% Growth in RILA SalesLaura Prieskorn, the annuity issuer's CEO, says the product's nature makes managing risk work better.
February 07, 2024
Equitable Faces Wall Street Annuity Love GapDespite benefiting from a strong selling environment, the insurer is "getting a pretty low valuation," one analyst argues.