Life Insurance And Annuities

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Prudential, Fidelity collaborate on new decumulation option for DC plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 26, 2024
Prudential, Fidelity collaborate on new decumulation option for DC plans

The firms say that 100,000 people will benefit from the new product.

By Steve Randall
Annuity sales smash record set in 2022
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 24, 2024
Annuity sales smash record set in 2022

Led by demand for fixed products, total annuity sales were up 23% last year, according to Limra.

By Emile Hallez
Fintech launches annuities platform
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 17, 2024
Fintech launches annuities platform

Flourish aims to facilitate RIAs’ access to annuities.

By InvestmentNews
When you should, or shouldn’t, recommend more protected lifetime income
OPINION JAN 17, 2024
When you should, or shouldn’t, recommend more protected lifetime income

Here are some of the key characteristics that may make some clients better candidates for such a solution than others.

By David Blanchett
Understanding the behavioral benefits of annuities
OPINION JAN 09, 2024
Understanding the behavioral benefits of annuities

Financial professionals tend to emphasize the strong quantitative benefits annuities provide, yet it’s the emotional and behavioral benefits that often make them the ideal choice for consumers.

By Philip E. Caminiti
Can AI explain annuities better than a human advisor?
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2024
Can AI explain annuities better than a human advisor?

This AI product doesn't want to take your job, and it might make it easier.

By Steve Randall
Record number of pension-risk transfer contracts sold in Q3: Limra
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 22, 2023
Record number of pension-risk transfer contracts sold in Q3: Limra

The number of contracts sold in the third quarter marks a 39% increase from the prior year.

By InvestmentNews
New annuity products don't have 'icky feeling of commission'
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 20, 2023
New annuity products don't have 'icky feeling of commission'

Some advisors are coming round to annuities but survey reveals majority seldom recommend them – and clients don't listen anyway.

By Emile Hallez
Wealthy Americans say it's harder than ever to build and protect wealth
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 20, 2023
Wealthy Americans say it's harder than ever to build and protect wealth

New report from Chubb probes the millionaire mindset to find what matters to them.

By Steve Randall
Osaic nabs Lincoln Financial Advisors in latest purchase
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 14, 2023
Osaic nabs Lincoln Financial Advisors in latest purchase

The 1,450 financial advisors involved in the transaction oversee approximately $108 billion in assets.

By Bruce Kelly
DOL hearing parses intersection of ‘best interest’ and annuity sales
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2023
DOL hearing parses intersection of ‘best interest’ and annuity sales

'It’s crystal clear for the prospective client that the insurance producer is selling,' says an insurance industry representative.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
High-net-worth individuals and families have worrying gaps in their financial security
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 11, 2023
High-net-worth individuals and families have worrying gaps in their financial security

New report shows lack of protection for possessions, data and reputation.

By Steve Randall
Individual annuity sales to surpass $300B annually, says Limra
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2023
Individual annuity sales to surpass $300B annually, says Limra

Sales will escalate in 2024 and 2025 according to a new forecast.

By Steve Randall
Most people value a financial advisor; the challenge is signing them up
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2023
Most people value a financial advisor; the challenge is signing them up

Allianz study reveals substantial gap between aspiration and action.

By Steve Randall
'Annuity Yoda' sees an industry that could be more thoughtful
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 05, 2023
'Annuity Yoda' sees an industry that could be more thoughtful

Tamiko Toland, a force in the annuities business, recently started a consulting firm.

By Emile Hallez
DPL Financial Partners doubles annuity sales to $2B in little more than a year
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 05, 2023
DPL Financial Partners doubles annuity sales to $2B in little more than a year

Breakaway fiduciary practices have helped accelerate the firm's sales.

By Steve Randall
Most millennials value life insurance, but cost and confusion are holding them back
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 24, 2023
Most millennials value life insurance, but cost and confusion are holding them back

The generation appears split on some key components of life insurance.

By Steve Randall
Long-term care: An uncomfortable but necessary conversation
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2023
Long-term care: An uncomfortable but necessary conversation

Insurance can be expensive, and clients should be aware of all options and how to use coverage when the time comes.

By Emile Hallez
Abacus Life partners with Dynasty Financial Partners for new wealth division
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 07, 2023
Abacus Life partners with Dynasty Financial Partners for new wealth division

The firm will offer clients comprehensive financial planning services.

By Steve Randall
The insurance industry really doesn't like the DOL's proposed rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 02, 2023
The insurance industry really doesn't like the DOL's proposed rule

Independent agents who sell annuities could be fiduciaries for the first time.

By Emile Hallez