3 strategies to protect a 401k in a volatile market: The Annuity Expert
Shawn Plummer, “The Annuity Expert,” explains how annuities can protect retirement savings during volatile times.
Next wave of fee-based FIAs hit the market
In the wake of the DOL Fiduciary Rule, the fee-based fixed indexed annuity movement continues to gain momentum with the introduction of new products this month from Nationwide and Symetra.
After Fifth Circuit vacates Fiduciary Rule, NAFA & DOL agree to drop lawsuit
If the DOL does not seek a review of the decision by April 30, the court’s mandate will go into effect May 7, dissolving the rule. The DOL also has until June 13 to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to hear its appeal of the decision.
New legislation introduced to delay DOL Rule implementation
The insurance industry is cautiously proceeding as if the Fiduciary Rule will in fact begin implementation on April 10, but the incoming Trump Administration...
David Noble honored posthumously with NAFA’s Bo Johnson Spirit Award
Famed indexed annuity pioneer – and leader of the fight against Rule 151A – named as this year’s recipient of the lifetime achievement award during recent NAFA Annuity Distribution Summit in San Diego.
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.
Annuity sales forecast dark for 2020, brighter for 2021
The Secure Retirement Institute (SRI) is forecasting U.S. annuity sales will struggle in 2020, but are expected to rebound in 2021.
Another record for fixed indexed annuity sales: LIMRA
Latest annuity sales report from LIMRA Secure Retirement Institute finds FIA sales had highest sales ever during Q2 2019.
MYGA sales growth dominates among deferred annuities in 1Q 2022, Wink report finds
Latest sales report shows a 2.2% increase over 1Q 2021 deferred annuity sales.
5 points of interest from Advisor Network Summit speakers
The inaugural Advisor Network Summit wrapped up its three-day run at the Venetian in Las Vegas last Friday. The event featured 18 different educational...