Variable Annuities
Variable annuity news and analysis, including coverage of registered indexed linked annuity (RILA) contracts.
December 16, 2024
Annuity Issuers Still Struggling to Protect Asset Share: SIFMAContract asset growth has been strong, but growth in IRAs and employer-sponsored plans has been stronger.
December 16, 2024
Bob Doll Grades His 10 Predictions for 2024Crossmark's prognosticator-in-chief gives his annual list a final score of 7 out of 10.
December 10, 2024
Nippon Life Closes on Big Corebridge Stake, Adds U.S. Annuity SizzleThe Japanese giant is also said to be in talks to acquire Resolution Life for $8.2 billion.
December 06, 2024
Trump's SEC Pick Criticized Bank Regulators' Efforts to Expand ScopePaul Atkins told them to stop trying to oversee solvency at life and annuity issuers and asset managers.
December 03, 2024
Pru Names New CEOCharles Lowrey will continue to be chairman for 18 months as Andrew Sullivan takes the reins.
November 27, 2024
Annuities' Bubble Shines! The World, Not So Much.Wink confirms that sales were strong, but Moody's worries about trade and currency wars.
November 21, 2024
Passive Investing Could Crash the Market, Swiss Re Institute Analysts WarnEventually, bad news might wake investors from sweet index fund dreams and cause them to sell, sell, sell.
November 14, 2024
FINRA Fines BBVA Securities for Failing to Monitor Annuity Exchange RatesThe broker-dealer did not have an adequate supervisory system in place, the regulator found.
September 23, 2024
How In-Plan Annuity Sales Could Help Retail AdvisorsThe sales effort will reach some people who do have big nest eggs.
July 31, 2024
5 Trends in Today's Annuity Market: EquitableExecutives with the insurer see their relationship with agents and advisors as a shield against RILA market invaders.