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Morningstar’s tale of two data displays
Morningstar Inc. may consider reviewing the way it displays information to financial advisers and their clients about returns on variable annuity subaccounts.
Morningstar VA data: A tale of two displays
Morningstar Inc. may consider reviewing the way it displays information to advisers and their clients about returns on variable annuity subaccounts.
Deficit panel’s ‘zero plan’ could do a number on insurers, advisers
Preferential tax treatment for retirement programs and insurance products are threatened in a draft proposal from the chairmen of the national deficit commission, according to advocates.
Insurers eye new Congress’ tax agenda
Changes in the leadership of key committees — and in control of a number of statehouses — mean…
Sun Life introduces two income benefits
Sun Life Financial Inc. today released two income benefits.
401(k) advisers ready for new regulations
The Labor Department this month is expected to introduce its final rule on how retirement plan sponsors will be required to disclose plan fees to participants.
Aviva fixed-annuity shift could trigger a trend
Aviva USA last week rolled out a series of changes to its fixed-annuity lineup, including reductions on agents' commissions and the discontinuation of one of its income riders.
Ameriprise bails on outside sales of RiverSource
Ameriprise Financial Inc. has cut off outside broker-dealers from selling its RiverSource variable annuity, limiting sales to Ameriprise registered representatives.
Prudential hooks up with Edward Jones to launch A-share VA
Prudential Financial Inc. is teaming up with Edward D. Jones & Co. LP to create a new A-share variable annuity. The insurer expects to submit a filing for the product in the next 30 to 60 days.
Insurers’ closing of VA funds rubs advisers the wrong way
Pruning investment options limits their ability to put clients in the best funds, reps say
3Q sales of fixed indexed annuities hit record $8.7B
A combination of equity market volatility and slumping interest rates pushed sales of fixed indexed annuities in the third quarter to a new high, according to data from LIMRA and AnnuitySpecs.com.
Insurers are upping VA withdrawal benefits
Generous withdrawal benefits for variable annuities — albeit with limits — continued their comeback in the third quarter, according to a report from Ernst & Young.
Variable annuities finally outselling fixed annuities in banks
First time in three years; MassMutual's RetireEase top seller in third quarter
Sales of fixed indexed annuities hits new high
A combination of equity market volatility and slumping interest rates pushed sales of fixed indexed annuities in the third quarter to a new high, according to data from LIMRA and AnnuitySpecs.com.
Insurers eye new Congress’ tax agenda
Nervously await Deficit Commission report on the inside build-up of insurance products
MetLife’s exit from LTC a positive for carrier: Moody’s
MetLife Inc.'s decision to stop writing new long-term-care insurance should be viewed as a positive event, according to Moody's Investor Services.
Survey reveals top retirement concern of Americans
Affording health care during retirement remains the No. 1 concern of working Americans, according to a new survey from Edward Jones.
Moody’s downgrades John Hancock Life on LTC worries
Moody's Investors Service late yesterday downgraded John Hancock Life Insurance Co. (USA)'s insurance financial strength ratings, citing problems in the carrier's long-term-care insurance business.
Insurers rethink fixed-annuity businesses
A one-two punch of tougher annuity regulations and low interest rates will continue to force insurers to rethink their fixed-annuity operations — and push some out of the market altogether — experts predict
Insurance pros pitch annuities as antidote to market downturns
After seeing their retirement savings devastated by the financial crisis, Americans may be more open to annuities as a way to ensure an income stream and protect against market downturns, according to an insurance industry leader.
