Variable Annuities
Variable annuity news and analysis, including coverage of registered indexed linked annuity (RILA) contracts.
August 12, 2010
ACLI Opposes VA Double ReportingThe American Council of Life Insurers is asking a panel at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners to avoid imposing redundant disclosure requirements on variable annuity issuers.
August 12, 2010
ACLI Opposes VA Double ReportingThe American Council of Life Insurers is asking a panel at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners to avoid imposing redundant disclosure requirements on variable annuity issuers.
August 09, 2010
Q1 Variable Annuity Sales DownNew variable annuity sales dropped a slight 0.70% in the first quarter of 2009, to $31.2 billion from $31.4 billion in the 4th quarter, but were up 4.63% from the depressed 1st quarter 2009 level of $29.8 billion.
August 08, 2010
Q1 Variable Annuity Sales DownNew variable annuity sales dropped a slight 0.70% in the first quarter of 2009, to $31.2 billion from $31.4 billion in the 4th quarter, but were up 4.63% from the depressed 1st quarter 2009 level of $29.8 billion.
August 04, 2010
Annuity Issuers Eye Dodd-Frank ActThe Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act could increase the cost of the derivatives that insurers use in annuity programs, an executive says.
August 01, 2010
In Response to: referral-based sellingIn response to "Three tips to boost referral-based selling"
August 01, 2010
10 steps to sell more variable annuitiesInterested in gaining more traction in the lucrative but challenging world of VAs? Follow these basic but fundamental strategies and you'll get far more interest from your prospects.
July 31, 2010
In Response to: referral-based sellingIn response to "Three tips to boost referral-based selling"
July 31, 2010
10 steps to sell more variable annuitiesInterested in gaining more traction in the lucrative but challenging world of VAs? Follow these basic but fundamental strategies and you'll get far more interest from your prospects.
July 28, 2010
IRI: Variable Annuity Benefits Increasingly GenerousPace of filings slows, as benefits, fees increase