Annuity proponents praise bill that would make it easier to include annuities in retirement...
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.
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.
All fixed annuity types see sales jump 20% in 2Q 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
Envestnet insurance integration enhances advisors’ wealth management capabilities.
Total annuity sales expected to improve through 2019
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
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
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.
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.
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.
NAFA searching for new leader to tackle long-term goals
Chip Anderson will be stepping down after three years as fixed annuity association hopes to have a new Executive Director on board in time for its mid-June leadership conference. NAFA is also urging financial professionals to tell Congress to pass the Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act (RESA) before the upcoming budget deadline of March 23.