Total annuity sales jump 10% in 2Q 2018; FIAs shatter quarterly sales record
New LIMRA Secure Retirement Institute report shows increase bumped by spike in fixed indexed annuity sales.
Best quarter ever for Fixed Indexed Annuity sales: Wink
Just as LIMRA also reported this week that FIAs had their highest sales quarter ever, Wink’s Sales & Market Report says Q2 2019 sales bested previous record by 3%.
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Fixed, variable annuities post highest sales since 2008: IRI Report
Insured Retirement Institute report finds 2021 fixed and variable annuity sales increased by 12.3%.
Ohio National exits annuity market, shifts to exclusive focus on life and disability income...
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.
2019 annuity sales reach highest level since 2008
Fixed indexed annuity sales break all-time record thanks to strong performance in the first half of the year, according to Secure Retirement Institute data.
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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.
Annuity advocates react warmly to proposed SEC rule on VA disclosures
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s recent introduction of a proposal that would modernize the process of disclosing information about variable annuities was met with cries of “it’s about time” from annuity industry advocates.
SEC adopts investor disclosure improvements for variable annuities and variable life contracts
IRI calls amendments to streamline and simplify critical disclosures for investors in variable annuity and life insurance products a “major leap forward.”