Nate Gemmiti, CEO of Ibexis, discusses what it takes to create a new brand, launch products, and become an industry leader.
Eric Marhoun, COO for Nassau Reinsurance, discusses regulations affecting annuity sales and distribution and innovation.
Paul Garofoli, regional vice president at the Standard, discusses annuities, estate planning and using “letters from heaven,” which every agent and advisor should incorporate into their practice.
Wayne Chopus, president & CEO, Insured Retirement Institute, discusses the state of the industry and regulatory issues.
Tyrone Clark talks talks about the successful tactics needed to position your practice and cut marketing costs while selling more annuities.
When Constellation Insurance sought to dive into the annuity market, the insurer first had to address the difficult legacy of Ohio National. Enter AuguStar.
Lincoln Financial and nine plaintiffs – including a former Lincoln agent – suing over fixed indexed annuity performance agreed on a mediator to settle the dispute.
A growing number of Americans are interested in adding an annuity to their employer-sponsored retirement plan like a 401(k), according to a new study from Allianz Life.
The Powerball jackpot reached a record-high $900 million after no one claimed the top prize on Saturday’ s drawing. If a winner is announced on Monday, it would be the third-largest Powerball prize ever. The cash option for this jackpot is $465.1 million, according to Powerball.
Nationwide Defender allows investors to tailor their strategy with a 1-year, 3-year or 6-year term to fit their own unique investment goals.
The Enhanced Choice Index Plus is a single-premium, deferred index annuity for customers seeking growth, certainty and the opportunity to maximize their legacy.
The SEC claims that Jeffrey Cutter, who is both an advisor and an insurance agent, made improper annuity sales. In a motion to dismiss, Cutter says he was acting as an agent and the SEC has no authority.
It’s the first update to the company’s brand in 50 years.
The Mega Millions top prize grew again to an estimated $640 million after there was no winner of the lottery's latest giant jackpot. The numbers drawn late Friday night were: 10, 24, 48, 51, 66 and gold Mega Ball 15.. The estimated $640 million jackpot in the next drawing would only be distributed to a winner who chooses an annuity paid over 29 years.
PlanEasy is the industry’s first end-to-end online consumer platform designed specifically for everyday Americans seeking to understand and simplify all of their key retirement decision.
Kenneth Rossman, who participated in a $6.3 million financial fraud, avoided jail time for his role in helping to convict self-styled “Annuity King” Phillip Roy Wasserman.
Life settlement annuities and long-term care life settlements can be effective in helping seniors fund future long-term care needs.
American Equity reported second-quarter FIA sales up 94% compared to the first quarter of 2023 and 141% compared to the second quarter of 2022.
Security Benefit Life Insurance Company today announced the removal of all surrender charges on its commission-free ClearLine fixed index annuity product. “Security Benefit has taken a holistic approach to the RIA market since entering the space in 2011,” said Mike Reidy, VP, Head of RIA Sales for Security Benefit.“ We initially launched the commission-free…
Global Atlantic Financial Group, a leading insurance company meeting the retirement and life insurance needs of individuals and institutions, recently announced its transition to the exclusive use of electronic applications for all multi-year guaranteed fixed-rate annuity sales. About Global Atlantic Global Atlantic Financial Group is a leading…
