Their features require careful explanation, but today's fixed indexed annuities can offer upside for clients.
Advisers need to bear in mind that this cousin of traditional universal life insurance requires unique precautions.
Distribution of more variable annuities in an advisory rather than commission environment could play out as a result of Labor Department regulation.
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Commonwealth brokers can no longer sell L share class variable annuities, as industrywide scrutiny of these annuity contracts grows.
Classifying America's biggest life insurer as a systemically important financial institution gets rejected by a federal judge.
The factors influencing a shift toward indexed annuities and away from variable annuities
The second-largest U.S. mutual fund company stopped sales of MetLife's annuities in light of uncertainty surrounding a possible sale of its retail unit.
After non-bank systemically important financial institution designation, insurer is weighing a possible sale, spinoff or public offering
Low comfort level with LTC products makes advisers recoil, but some think that's a weak argument.
Nationwide's sales jumped 460% in 2015 as a new product and distribution partnership has begun to bear fruit.
The deal is part of a broader deal announced Feb. 29 between the two insurers, which includes the purchase of MetLife's Premier Client Group.
Market volatility, a larger market of sellers and a boost among previously uninterested distribution channels has contributed to the growth.
Voya is reacting to rising market volatility, and policyholders could see less contract returns as a result.
Actuarial Guideline 49, the second phase of which goes into effect next month, highlights how advisers can't rely on illustrations when assessing the strength of a policy.
Provocative article suggests health savings accounts may top 401(k) plans as wealth accumulation vehicle.
Deciding between traditional and combination products can be difficult, but better understanding plan features can help.
Insurer says the spinoff would be financially strong, and insurance contracts would remain with their original carriers.
