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Indexed annuity sales set records in 3Q: Wink

November 14, 2018

Non-variable annuity sales for the third quarter of 2018 increased 4.72% as compared to the prior quarter, and improved 0.46% as compared to the same period last year, based on preliminary sales by Wink’s Sales & Market Report released on Nov. 14.

Annuity proponents praise bill that would make it easier to include annuities in retirement plans

Brian Anderson

October 1, 2018

An amendment in The Family Savings Act, HR 6757 passed by the House of Representatives on Sept. 27, would improve access to annuities by removing barriers restricting the types of small business employers permitted to band together to offer a retirement plan.

Ohio National exits annuity market, shifts to exclusive focus on life and disability income lines

Brian Anderson

September 10, 2018

Under the new plan, effective September 15, the company will no longer accept applications for annuities or new retirement plans, while continuing to service and support existing clients in both businesses. As a result of this decision, the company will reduce its workforce by approximately 300 positions.

Total annuity sales jump 10% in 2Q 2018; FIAs shatter quarterly sales record

Insurance Forums Staff

August 22, 2018

New LIMRA Secure Retirement Institute report shows increase bumped by spike in fixed indexed annuity sales.

All fixed annuity types see sales jump 20% in 2Q 2018

Insurance Forums Staff

August 15, 2018

Upcoming edition of Wink’s Sales & Market Report for deferred non-variable and structured annuity sales shows 22% growth for indexed annuities compared to the first quarter of the year.

Global Atlantic first carrier to offer annuities on Envestnet Insurance Exchange

Insurance Forums Staff

July 2, 2018

Envestnet insurance integration enhances advisors’ wealth management capabilities.

Total annuity sales expected to improve through 2019

Insurance Forums Staff

June 14, 2018

Improved economic and regulatory conditions have prompted LIMRA Secure Retirement Institute to forecast total annuity sales to increase 5-10% in 2018 and improve up to 5% in 2019.

Fixed annuity sales on the rise so far in 2018

Insurance Forums Staff

June 11, 2018

Industry-wide annuity sales up slightly according to IRI’s First Quarter 2018 Annuity Sales Report.

Indexed annuity sales off to strong start in 2018

Insurance Forums Staff

May 23, 2018

With the DOL fiduciary rule being vacated, the LIMRA Secure Retirement Institute is now forecasting an indexed annuity sales increase between 5 and 10% this year.

After Fifth Circuit vacates Fiduciary Rule, NAFA & DOL agree to drop lawsuit

Brian Anderson

March 28, 2018

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.

Indexed annuity sales set records in 3Q: Wink

Annuity proponents praise bill that would make it easier to include annuities in retirement plans

Ohio National exits annuity market, shifts to exclusive focus on life and disability income lines

Total annuity sales jump 10% in 2Q 2018; FIAs shatter quarterly sales record

All fixed annuity types see sales jump 20% in 2Q 2018

Global Atlantic first carrier to offer annuities on Envestnet Insurance Exchange

Total annuity sales expected to improve through 2019

Fixed annuity sales on the rise so far in 2018

Indexed annuity sales off to strong start in 2018

After Fifth Circuit vacates Fiduciary Rule, NAFA & DOL agree to drop lawsuit

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