Variable Annuities
Variable annuity news and analysis, including coverage of registered indexed linked annuity (RILA) contracts.
August 06, 2012
Variable Annuities: What the Future HoldsRecent changes in the variable annuity market may bring hidden risks and impact all areas of sales, distribution and product development.
July 30, 2012
Top 5 Annuity Trends to Watch for in 2012 and 2013As the annuity industry deals with unprecedented challenges, advisors must keep abreast of product changes to help their clients make prudent decisions.
July 30, 2012
Top 5 Annuity Trends to Watch for in 2012 and 2013As the annuity industry deals with unprecedented challenges, advisors must keep abreast of product changes to help their clients make prudent decisions.
July 19, 2012
A Fresh Approach to Managing Risk in Variable AnnuitiesThese new risk-managed asset-allocation strategies protect capital and tamp down volatility in VAs.
July 19, 2012
A Fresh Approach to Managing Risk in Variable AnnuitiesThese new risk-managed asset-allocation strategies protect capital and tamp down volatility in VAs.
June 28, 2012
Q&A with Steve Lewit: ‘I have never seen clients that have more fear.’Steve Lewit of Wealth Financial Group says advisors need to be holistic in their planning. And that means the variable annuity and indexed annuity camps must start playing nice.
June 26, 2012
IRI Study: Investors Favor Summary Prospectus When Deciding on a VAThe survey, commissioned by the Insured Retirement Institute, Washington, D.C., found that investor demand for a variable annuity summary prospectus remains strong, with 95% of investors demonstrating a preference for a shorter paper summary prospectus.
June 14, 2012
Q1 Annuity Sales Slump: Here to Stay or Gone Tomorrow?Experts point to persistent low interest rates and skittish investors.
June 14, 2012
Q1 Annuity Sales Slump: Here to Stay or Gone Tomorrow?Experts point to persistent low interest rates and skittish investors.