Variable Annuities
Variable annuity news and analysis, including coverage of registered indexed linked annuity (RILA) contracts.
January 02, 2012
Where Have All the VA Providers Gone?Despite the exit of a few high-profile companies from the variable annuity business, the product line will survive, say industry insiders.
December 19, 2011
Use Variable Annuities to Build Client Portfolios — and LegaciesHow one advisor is finding success using VAs as alternative investments and legacy-builders for appropriate clients.
December 19, 2011
Use Variable Annuities to Build Client Portfolios — and LegaciesHow one advisor is finding success using VAs as alternative investments and legacy-builders for appropriate clients.
December 19, 2011
Do You Have Broker Block?Just because the yields in annuities arent great now doesnt mean your clients wont want to buy one. They want safety and stability.
December 12, 2011
Should You Hand Out Swim Goggles to Your Prospects Who Own Variable Annuities?Yes, you can repair those 10-year-old, under water VAs that are now in qualified or IRA contracts.
December 12, 2011
Should You Hand Out Swim Goggles to Your Prospects Who Own Variable Annuities?Yes, you can repair those 10-year-old, under water VAs that are now in qualified or IRA contracts.
December 09, 2011
Fitch Maintains Evolving Status on ING GroupCiting a $1.1 billion 4Q charge, the ratings agency stands by its Evolving status
December 05, 2011
Annuity Guarantees: How Real are They? (CBS MoneyWatch)In a volatile stock market, variable annuities make some very attractive promises. But can they make good on them?
December 05, 2011
Variable Annuities: Why They Make Sense Even NowInvesting should be done with the intent of one, not losing money and two, earning more than inflation after income taxes. With this in mind, are your clients playing it too safe?
December 02, 2011
Update: Two RI Men Plead Not Guilty to $25-Million Investment FraudAccording to authorities, the scam involved the selling of more than 200 variable annuities and 75 brokerage accounts.