Here’s a glimpse into why variable annuities without guaranteed living benefits, as well as fixed income annuities, are on the rise…
An individual annuity trend to watch is the rising sales of income annuities (fixed immediate and deferred income, combined, according to a LIMRA researcher…
Investors feel positive about having a written retirement plan in place, according to research…
A major change in American culture has created a “ton of issues” for life insurers that are trying to reach consumers, according to an industry official…
New Fiduciary Rule Could Cover Insurance Agents
“The fiduciary can be a broker, registered investment advisor, insurance agent, or other type of advisor.”…
The next task would be for the board to develop membership standards for the organization…
MetLife said Bill Wheeler, president of the Americas since 2011, will retire in August to pursue “other interests.”…
More small employers are evaluating self-funding or converting fully insured plans into self-funded programs as a way to take more control over health insurance costs…
The rainbow of options within the annuity universe is a relatively recent phenomenon…
New research from shows the life insurance industry has a “huge and growing opportunity” to reach American households…
Despite the slowing growth, the latest data reinforced the upward trend of “positive results year after year” in voluntary/worksite sales…
Not only are business owners good candidates for individual disability income insurance, but they are also prospects for business overhead expense coverage, buy-sell insurance, key man insurance and multilife coverage…
The annual Cost of Care Study found that the cost of providing service in the home has grown less across the board over the past five years than services provided in either an assisted living facility or in a nursing home…
A report alleges that the BrokerCheck system of “red flag” information about problem brokers withholds detailed data available through many state securities agencies…
For the fifth straight year, consumers reported that having enough money for retirement was their top financial concern…
State securities regulators hope to release in September a model fee disclosure chart aimed at providing data to investors in a clear and easy-to-read format…
The company said that 2014 marked the fourth straight year of double-digit client growth in the health savings account (HSA) arena…
John Hancock is offering new products that will allow policyholders to reduce their premium costs in return for providing the company with ongoing data regarding their lifestyle habits and key medical information…
The news comes at a time when Fidelity & Guaranty Life is enjoying strong growth in its fixed annuity business…
