The Fed says various economic indicators do not support an interest rate hike just yet.
Traditional fixed annuities (FAs) and multi-year guaranteed annuities (MYGAs) might seem like yesteryear’s afterthought, shivering as their sales are in the shadow of the soaring fixed index annuity (FIA) sales. But it might be a mistake for annuity professionals to give these products the cold shoulder.
Consultant says market conditions influence whether RIAs opt for passive or active management strategies.
Consultant: advisors should learn dos and don’ts before wading in to social media.
A federal appeals court again rules in favor of an “accommodation” permitting employees of religious nonprofits to receive contraception coverage under the ACA.
Former Iowa Insurance Regulator Mumford Dies
James R. Mumford, a retired Iowa insurance regulator, was widely known for supporting and helping advance numerous “balanced” annuity regulations and compliance initiatives.
Women are taking steps to improve their financial wellness, according to a think tank.
Voya Financial reaches $90 billion deal to sell block of life insurance policies.
Registered investment advisor (RIA) mergers and acquisitions are climbing, according to new data from the first half of 2015.
Insurance industry officials come together to draft a cybersecurity ‘Bill of Rights’ to govern response to threats.
A Conning report says size is not the best indicator of a top life and annuity company.
House subcommittee holds feisty hearing on the DOL proposal to apply a uniform fiduciary standard.
Short-term annuities are legal investments that cannot be considered when calculating assets to determine Medicaid eligibility, a federal court rules.
A second, two-week public comment period ends Sept. 24; Final rule expected to follow.
California court rules that employee who got sick the day life insurance policy began and died a few days later is entitled to coverage.
Longevity annuities have received an unexpected vote of encouragement from the National institute on Retirement Security (NIRS). These contracts “may…
Having access to a financial planner leaves Americans more prepared for retirement, according to a study released today by the Department of Labor.
A lot of things are troubling about the Department of Labor’s rule to enforce a “best Interest” contract between an…
The 2008 crash prompted such waves of consumers to fixed index annuities that companies had to squelch sales. The recent market gyrations are not expected to inspire similar flight, but maybe a bump in activity.
