Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Annuity Issuer CEO Names DOL Fiduciary Rule Winners and Losers
By Allison BellF&G's Chris Blunt also has ideas about why the in-plan annuity market may not be heaven for all.
May 08, 2024
Brighthouse to Change How It Makes RILAsThe insurer will hedge the annuity differently to cope with rapid sales growth.
May 06, 2024
Social Security Retirement Fund Will Run Dry in 2033: Trustees ReportThere are bright spots in the new projections, but the news remains troubling, Social Security experts say.
May 06, 2024
Final DOL Agent Fiduciary Exemption Covers More Comp TypesIt also exempts more activities, but conflicts with Reg BI could hurt, legal analysts warn.
May 06, 2024
Fitch Predicts Annuity Issuers Will Overcome Office SlumpBut falling prices pose "global contagion risk" for some small banks, analysts warn.
May 06, 2024
Jackson Financial Sues to Foreclose on Bob Hope Building in WashingtonBob Hope himself appeared at a building dedication ceremony in 1985.
May 02, 2024
New DOL Fiduciary Rule Hit With First LawsuitFACC seeks to stop the rule from taking effect during its existing case against DOL.
May 02, 2024
Competition Heats Up in Retail Annuity MarketLincoln Financial's CEO says her firm is trying to avoid competing on price alone.