Annuities

Insured Retirement Institute report finds 2021 fixed and variable annuity sales increased by 12.3%.

U.S. life insurance and annuity writers achieved record levels of capitalization, maintained strong liquidity and posted improved earnings in 2021 despite historically low interest rates, inflationary headwinds and continued pandemic uncertainty, according to a new AM Best report.

Secure Retirement Institute research says total annuity sales last year were highest since 2008.

Report finds annuities on track for biggest sales year ever according to Wink’s Sheryl Moore.

“Working together, we can deliver on the promises our industry makes” says Insured Retirement Institute President and CEO Wayne Chopus.

Morningstar conducts experiment to see if alternative branding makes a difference to U.S. adults.

Total sales up 39% from same period a year ago as guaranteed income products rebound from pandemic.

Results of strategic review initiated by activist investor mean big changes for Des Moines-based global financial company, which will now focus on its higher-growth businesses in effort to make it a more capital-efficient company.

Secure Retirement Institute forecasts dramatic possible 30% growth for total annuity market by 2025.

Secure Retirement Institute: Strong economic factors drive first quarter annuity sales growth; RILAs continue hot streak