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Allianz Life’s MasterDex X still top of the indexed-annuity heap

Sales of the popular indexed annuity helped Allianz maintain its place as the top seller of IAs.

Sales of indexed annuities set a record last year, surpassing $30 billion — despite a modest 2.7% decline in sales in the fourth quarter.
According to data from AnnuitySpecs.com's Indexed Sales and Market Report, sales of indexed annuities in the final quarter of the year fell to $7 billion.

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