Annuity sales fall 8% in 2017 due to economic and regulatory challenges
Variable annuity sales dip 9%, marking first time in 20 years that annual VA sales fell below $100 billion. Jackson National Life, New York Life and Allianz Life top sales in variable annuities, fixed annuities and indexed annuities, respectively.
Another Record-Breaking Quarter for Annuity Sales
The first quarter of 2023 experienced the highest quarterly annuity sales ever recorded, according to preliminary results from LIMRA’s U.S. Individual Annuity Sales Survey.
6 big annuity carriers boost Envestnet Insurance Exchange platform launch
Independent advisors can gain access to robust selection of variable, structured, fixed and indexed annuities on single, integrated platform.
The Best Annuity FMOs
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Fixed annuity sales fall in Q1, but variable annuity sales rise
Secure Retirement Institute report also finds registered index-linked annuities break quarterly sales record, topping $5 billion.
Annuities underutilized for tax-free LTC benefits, data suggests
New guide aims to educate consumers and financial professionals about how 1035 exchanges can provide advantages for tax and long-term care planning.
RILA, FIA Sales Drive Total Annuity Sales to 12% Spike in Q2
LIMRA: Record-high sales of Registered Index-Linked and Fixed Indexed Annuities drive overall sales growth
New leader quick to update IRI’s mission and vision
Annuity industry insider shares accomplishments at REACH event less than two months into his tenure, including unveiling a set of strategic priorities for 2019 and quarterly “town hall” conference calls.
NAFA selects industry veteran, Charles R. “Chip” Anderson, as new Executive Director
Washington, D.C., April 8, 2015 - Following a widespread and in-depth search across multiple industries, the National Association for Fixed Annuities (NAFA) is proud...
Deferred annuity sales hang tough in Q1 despite effects of COVID-19
Wink’s Sales & Market Report finds total deferred annuity sales only declined slightly in the first quarter of the year in spite of the coronavirus pandemic.