Variable Annuities
Variable annuity news and analysis, including coverage of registered indexed linked annuity (RILA) contracts.
Key Themes Arise from UBS Asset Gathering Conference
By Staff WriterBoth public and private insurers, asset managers, distributors and consultants strove to take the collective temperature of the asset gathering industry while highlighting expected trends at UBSs seventh annual Asset Gathering Conference held in Boston from March 22-23
March 05, 2012
Producer Roundtable: 2012 Annuity Opportunities, Part 2What makes indexed annuities a good product for some clients? Why are guarantees so hot now? Three top producers weigh in.
February 29, 2012
The “real benefits” of market history knowledgeInvestment strategies and consumer expectations are changing and an index annuity may no longer be the answer.
February 27, 2012
Producer Roundtable: 2012 Annuity Opportunities, Part IAnnuities have been red hot for the last couple of years, offering a more certain place for spooked investors to park their money. Is the trend a lasting one? Three top producers weigh in.
February 23, 2012
Lincoln Financial Touts Living Benefits, Hedges RiskCompanies must hedge risk because premiums cannot go up much further, according to top VA executive.
February 23, 2012
Lincoln Financial Touts Living Benefits, Hedges RiskCompanies must hedge risk because premiums cannot go up much further, according to top VA executive.
February 16, 2012
Fitch Says Insurance Longevity Product Raises Questions and Concerns (Reuters)Fitch notes the latest product offering aimed at the longevity risk protection market, the contingent annuity (CA), is generating controversy.
February 08, 2012
The J.C. Penney WayWill cutting fees increase sales of annuities and other financial products?