Variable Annuities
Variable annuity news and analysis, including coverage of registered indexed linked annuity (RILA) contracts.
March 07, 2016
What's next for variable annuities after DOL fiduciary rule?Most industry experts do not expect VAs to fade away once the DOL rule finally takes its definite shape -- but they will have to evolve.
March 07, 2016
What's next for variable annuities after DOL fiduciary rule?Most industry experts do not expect VAs to fade away once the DOL rule finally takes its definite shape -- but they will have to evolve.
March 07, 2016
FIA sales skyrocket as VA sales waneThe numbers dont lie: Fixed indexed annuities (FIAs) are hot.
March 07, 2016
FIA sales skyrocket as VA sales waneThe numbers dont lie: Fixed indexed annuities (FIAs) are hot.
March 01, 2016
What’s Next for Variable Annuities After DOL Fiduciary Rule?VAs will have to evolve once the DOL fiduciary rule is finalized. Fee-based VAs or rider-free annuities may fit the bill, Byrnes and Bloink write.
December 31, 2015
Investment-only variable annuities: Who should invest in them?Not all annuities are created equal, and the variable annuity landscape in particular is always changing. No wonder consumers are confused.
December 31, 2015
The new variables in variable annuitiesThe newest variable annuities can alter the value of guarantees over time, which makes it even more important that advisors take careful stock of a client's financial goals.
December 31, 2015
The new variables in variable annuitiesThe newest variable annuities can alter the value of guarantees over time, which makes it even more important that advisors take careful stock of a client's financial goals.
December 24, 2015
Investment-Only Variable Annuities, Pt. 2: The Importance of Due DiligenceWith a better idea as to when--and which--clients might benefit from IOVAs, it's time to review the necessary due diligence on these annuities.
December 23, 2015
Investment-Only Variable Annuities, Pt. 1: Who Should Invest in Them?IOVAs have gained popularity recently, since they tend to be straightforward and offer a wide variety of investment options. That doesn't mean they're right for every client at every time.