Annuity Investing
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Law Firm Organizes Suit Against Annuity Issuer
By Warren S. HerschThe plaintiffs in a suit filed in a federal court in Phoenix are accusing an insurer of misrepresenting the tax benefits of buying deferred variable annuity contracts.
November 19, 2009
LIMRA: Total Annuity Sales DropIndividual annuity sales fell to about $55 billion in the third quarter, down 17% from the total for the third quarter of 2008.
November 19, 2009
LIMRA: Total Annuity Sales DropIndividual annuity sales fell to about $55 billion in the third quarter, down 17% from the total for the third quarter of 2008.
October 26, 2009
Immediate Annuity Has LiquidityA new immediate annuity includes several liquidity options that are designed to appeal to baby boomers.
October 16, 2009
BHC Annuity Income RisesBank holding companies increased their earnings from the sale of annuities to $1.33 billion in first half 2009, up 1.7% from $1.31 billion in the same period last year, according to a report.
October 16, 2009
BHC Annuity Income RisesBank holding companies increased their earnings from the sale of annuities to $1.33 billion in first half 2009, up 1.7% from $1.31 billion in the same period last year, according to a report.
October 06, 2009
Study: FIA Returns "Competitive"A new study on index annuity performance is countering some negative conclusions about this performance that have been circulating.
September 30, 2009
AAA Reacts To ACLI Illustration ProposalAn American Academy of Actuaries panel says insurers should make sure annuity performance projections include warnings of the possible tax consequences of early withdrawals.