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Variable annuities selling at fever pitch

Investors, attracted by the allure of guarantees, gobbled up variable annuities during the second quarter, placing some insurers on pace to beat estimates and bringing broker-dealers closer to pre-crisis VA sales levels

Investors, attracted by the allure of guarantees, gobbled up variable annuities during the second quarter, placing some insurers on pace to beat estimates and bringing broker-dealers closer to pre-crisis VA sales levels.

Major VA sellers reported leaps in volume. MetLife Inc.'s sales soared

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