A new Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. survey finds that married couples think retirement planning is easier for singles. The reality is far different, however.
U.S. units of Aviva, Allianz placed on review with negative implications due to parents' EU exposure
Insurer agrees to settle charges it violated the FCPA; carrier allegedly netted $11.4M from $3.6M in payments
Sun Life's decision to exit the VA and life insurance businesses in the U.S. came as a big surprise. The Canadian outfit's departure also leaves distributors hurting for choices.
New customers must have paperwork signed by Sunday to get the old rate
Company plans to roll out its first fixed indexed annuity but must prep bulk of 82,000 reps first; 'large universe of salespeople'
$8.6B in 3Q is another record breaker for variable annuities; insurer's already pared back GMIB Max twice
More info, less paperwork would be helpful; 'actionable ideas' highly prized
Investment products must generate income streams; advisers still on the fence about annuities, however
Once-demonized carrier slowly restoring its brand; 'even Charlie Sheen got another shot'
Jackson National takes top spot; Pru at No. 2
A 76-year-old insurance agent is facing nearly a century of prison time after pleading guilty to securities fraud stemming from the sale of unregistered securities and fake investments.
MSRB to issue more guidance on college savings vehicles by year-end; could be complicated for distributors
The catastrophe bond market appears set to rebound during the second half this year despite a slower pace during the first half
Although analysts are trimming third-quarter-earnings estimates for many life insurers, most remain upbeat about the long-term prospects for the sector
A recent episode of “Weeds,” a Showtime television series that features a marijuana-selling single mom, raises the question of what would happen if a crooked financial professional managed a federal investigator's retirement money
Exchange-traded funds make up a tiny fraction of the investments offered by 401(k) plans, but they could claim a larger share of the market as key providers add them to their platforms
Smaller variable annuity writers are expected to give the big boys a run for their money in the battle for market share
A report today showed that housing valuations remain mired in a horrific slump, with year-over-year prices still way down. Even when the market does bottom out, don't expert a rapid rebound.
MetLife Inc., the top seller of variable annuities, is seeking permission from regulators to sell two new income benefits featuring lower withdrawal percentages for its variable annuity riders.
