Variable Annuities
Variable annuity news and analysis, including coverage of registered indexed linked annuity (RILA) contracts.
July 11, 2013
AXA proposes another variable annuity buyout offerFollowing the one it made to buy out VA owners of their death benefits, the insurer has proposed extending the offer to living benefits.
July 05, 2013
Are variable annuity guaranteed benefits on their way out?Insurance companies issuing these guarantees may soon seek substantial modifications to outstanding contracts.
July 05, 2013
Are variable annuity guaranteed benefits on their way out?Insurance companies issuing these guarantees may soon seek substantial modifications to outstanding contracts.
July 02, 2013
5 ways variable annuities can grow with RIAsVA carriers have tried to expand into the RIA channel, but with limited success. Here's how to change that.
July 02, 2013
5 ways variable annuities can grow with RIAsVA carriers have tried to expand into the RIA channel, but with limited success. Here's how to change that.
June 25, 2013
FSB to name global systemically important insurers in JulyThe insurers identified as G-SIIs in July will be subject to policy measures that include enhanced group-wide supervision and higher capital requirements.
June 11, 2013
The new look variable annuity marketVAs are undergoing massive changes. But opportunities remain for advisors who can navigate the new landscape.
May 29, 2013
Lincoln Financial to study VA policyholder behaviorThrough a collaborative effort, two advanced analytic modeling techniques will be implemented to monitor and adapt to variable annuity policy behavior.