How flexible annuities fit today’s retirement portfolios
Advisors should understand the value of flexible annuities, especially for clients who want good returns while saving for specific financial goals.
The latest annuity market trends, sales data, and product news.
Advisors should understand the value of flexible annuities, especially for clients who want good returns while saving for specific financial goals.
TORONTO, Oct. 27, 2026 — Foresters Financial has appointed Tom Ross as chief distribution officer, U.S. annuity sales, effective Oct….
While guaranteed income remains important, principal protection, growth opportunities, and other goals are also top priorities.
National Life Group announced a series of enhancements to its annuity portfolio designed to give consumers greater flexibility, certainty and support in how they grow, protect and save for retirement.
AM Best will join a panel discussion to discuss shifting market forces in the U.S. life/annuity insurance segment at The Capitol Forum’ s“ Life& Annuity Industry at a Crossroads” event, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.. The Capitol Forum covers public policy-related topics. Headquartered in the United States, the company does…
USAA Life Insurance Company today announced it ranked No. 1 in the JD Power 2026 U.S. USAA received an overall customer satisfaction score of 740 compared with an industry average of 653 and ranked #1 across each of the eight study dimensions. “Earning this recognition for the third consecutive year reflects our commitment to earning members’ trust with the…
Advisors should understand the value of flexible annuities, especially for clients who want good returns while saving for specific financial goals.
TORONTO, Oct. 27, 2026 — Foresters Financial has appointed Tom Ross as chief distribution officer, U.S. annuity sales, effective Oct….
BELLEVUE, Wash.& NEW YORK—- Symetra Life Insurance Company, a leading provider of life, retirement and employee benefit insurance products, and Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America, a long-standing leader in lifetime income, today announced the launch of Mariner Re Ltd., a Class E licensed reinsurer domiciled in Bermuda. Symetra Investment…
Jackson National Life Insurance Company ®, the main operating subsidiary of Jackson Financial Inc. 1, today launched Jackson Fixed Index Accumulation™ and Jackson Fixed Index Accumulation™ Advisory, fixed index annuities that protect retirement savings while providing growth potential. “The launch of the Jackson Fixed Index Accumulation™ Suite…
The Best’ s Market Segment Report, titled,“ US Farm Bureau Insurers Reverse Direction: P/C Profitable; L/A Premiums Up Slightly,” notes that momentum following the strong 2025 results has continued into the first half of 2026, as property/casualty farm bureaus recorded nearly $1 billion in underwriting gains in the first six months of 2026, on pace with the $2.9…
Legacy today announced the release of two new fixed indexed annuities with carrier partner Malibu Life. Issued by Malibu Life’ s Texas- domiciled insurance company TruSpire Retirement Insurance Company, PillarMark SM with MultiRider SM offers competitive lifetime income with a 10- year wait, while SpireMark SM with MultiRider Max SM provides greater…
While guaranteed income remains important, principal protection, growth opportunities, and other goals are also top priorities.
Solen Software Group, a permanent home for exceptional software companies, today announced the acquisition of Cooperative Technologies, Inc., an Atlanta- based provider of annuity and life insurance replacement data software. Founded by Vaughan Lund in 1990, Cooperative Technologies has spent more than three decades helping insurance carriers and…
MassMutual today announced the availability of the MassMutual Wealth Management Secured Credit Line, a flexible lending solution designed to help clients access liquidity while remaining invested in their long-term wealth management strategy. “Having access to credit– and tapping it thoughtfully and intentionally– is becoming an important component…
Corebridge Financial today announced the launch of Progressive Trigger, a first-of-its-kind index annuity interest-crediting strategy designed to help customers preserve future growth potential despite a down year. “Protection from market downturns has always been one of the defining benefits of index annuities,” said Bryan Pinsky, President of…
California public-school employees are accepting a $1.1 million settlement over what they claim are improper annuity rider fees.
Annuity sales remain hot, but some IMOs are growing impatient with carrier partners they say are moving too slowly on technology.
A new class-action lawsuit targets Delaware Life over annuity disclosures, alleging buyers were not told about affiliated investments.
Remarriage alone usually isn’t a reason to replace an annuity. The real question is whether the goal for the money has changed.
The retirement landscape has fundamentally changed for Generation X and millennials, according to a new survey conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of Athene.
Global Atlantic named Dan Farrelly head of IMO and IBD channels to help expand its annuity distribution business.
A new study shows that many retirees need guidance, clear withdrawal strategies, and guaranteed lifetime income to feel they have a “license to spend” on things they enjoy.