Changes keep coming in the variable annuity space, as MetLife Inc. will stop taking additional contributions to VAs with legacy living and death benefits next Monday.
Though variable annuity sales continue to be dominated by a few big companies, lower-profile carriers may seek opportunities in product innovation and new distribution channels.
New York Life going where other carriers fear to tread; risk management key
Creates new tools to help advisers better explain variable annuities to clients; many B-Ds seeing falloff in business
Longer life expectancy, coupled with unisex policy pricing, boosts the value proposition for female clients
Focus on property-casualty, commercial after ditching b-d, retirement business.
Product includes a lifetime withdrawal benefit backed by trio of insurers; UT says yes
Survey finds that the discussion never comes up; yawning opportunity?
Product features and pricing becoming 'rational' amid market tumult, low rates
Carriers targeting fee-based advisers with new I-share offerings; next frontier
