Pruning investment options limits their ability to put clients in the best funds, reps say
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.
Generous withdrawal benefits for variable annuities — albeit with limits — continued their comeback in the third quarter, according to a report from Ernst & Young.
First time in three years; MassMutual's RetireEase top seller in third quarter
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.
Nervously await Deficit Commission report on the inside build-up of insurance products
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.
Affording health care during retirement remains the No. 1 concern of working Americans, according to a new survey from Edward Jones.
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.
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
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.
Tougher regulation in the 401(k) marketplace is driving “401(k) dabblers” out of the plan advisory business, according to an industry executive.
Earnings reports for life insurers reveal a possible threat to future profitability: old books of universal life business.
Clients know that it is necessary to buy homeowners insurance and car insurance, but too many leave it at that
Escalating medical costs and increased expenses associated with the health care reform law are driving double-digit increases in health insurance premiums at many financial advisory firms
Transamerica/Aegon has announced it will cease sales of fixed annuities through insurance brokers, starting Jan. 1.
Tangle stems from estate planner's alleged scheme to profit from deaths of annuitants
Investment advisers will be able to visit one website for the annuity-sales training required under a new suitability standard issued by regulators.
Retirement industry leaders today pressed officials from the Labor and Treasury departments to ensure that any future “safe-harbor” rules for annuities in 401(k) plans also include other lifetime-income options.
While retirement industry leaders last week pressed officials from the Labor and Treasury departments to make it easier to include annuities in 401(k) plans, many investment firms and advisers said they aren't pinning their hopes on the annuity proposal and are looking for income solutions that don't involve insurance.
