Nationwide’s latest Advisor Authority study found that a majority of millennials and Gen Xers are likely to put part of their portfolio in an annuity.
MetLife’s 2026 Lifetime Income Poll finds that defined contribution plan sponsors increasingly support approaches that help workers convert retirement savings into a dependable income stream.
InspereX, the tech-driven distributor of fixed income, structured products, exchange-traded funds, and alternative investments, today announced a strategic expansion into the annuity marketplace through a new partnership with AuguStar ® Retirement, a Constellation company. “We’ re thrilled to partner with AuguStar to bring new solutions to financial…
The Federation of Americans for Consumer Choice has dropped its lawsuit against the Department of Labor after the agency withdrew guidance at the center of the dispute.
Zinnia today announced the addition of a pre-configured fixed indexed annuity chassis with support for guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefits, further accelerating carriers’ speed to market.
Standard Insurance Company and Ignite Partners today announced the launch of Thrive Plus Fixed Indexed Annuity. The launch represents a strategic collaboration between The Standard— a financially strong and highly rated carrier with more than a century of stability— and Ignite Partners— a leading industry innovator known for developing and distributing…
Ensight, a leading digital sales acceleration platform for life, long-term care, and annuity insurance, today announced that CareScout Care Assurance, the inaugural long-term care insurance solution from CareScout Insurance Company, is now available on its Intelligent Quote Platform. SAN DIEGO, April 23, 2026/ PRNewswire-PRWeb/– Ensight, a leading digital…
Financial professionals can now secure a competitive 3- year fixed annuity rate and crediting strategies from Deutsche Bank, S&P Global, and Nasdaq through their WealthVest wholesaler and Axonic Insurance. BOZEMAN, Mont., April 22, 2026/ PRNewswire-PRWeb/– WealthVest, a leading wholesaler of annuities to financial professionals, has announced a strategic…
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America announced today that it is expanding its offering of accumulation-focused fixed index annuities to help Americans reach their retirement goals. “Our new accumulation FIA can help Americans who are working to increase their retirement assets but are worried about market volatility by balancing strong…
Allianz Life announced that it is expanding its offering of accumulation-focused fixed index annuities.
Industry trade groups are raising concerns about tone, timing and usability as work continues on a revised annuity buyer’s guide.
Consolidation among distributors, evolving technology and changing consumer expectations are reshaping how annuity products are developed and sold, a LIMRA panel agreed.
Consumer trust and confidence are significantly higher when a financial professional is involved, as pandemic-driven changes continue to reshape how annuities are sold and serviced.
Prudential Financial announced new global research conducted by the Global Aging Institute showing that while retirement savings have grown in many countries, most systems still leave individuals on their own to manage the risk of outspending or outliving their savings.
Shifting economic conditions — including higher interest rates, market volatility and increased regulatory scrutiny — are forcing companies to rethink how they design and manage annuity products, with a growing focus on so-called “all-weather” portfolios.
The push to include annuity products in 401(k) plans resembles the early evolution of participant-directed investing.
Financial professionals who can translate tax complexity into clear guidance bring real value to the individuals sitting across the table.
TEANECK, N.J.& HAMILTON, Bermuda—- Agam Capital, a global leader in insurance-related asset and liability analytics, is advising one of the largest mutual life insurers in the United States, in the formation and launch of an incorporated segregated account company as a Bermuda- domiciled Class E life and annuity reinsurer. Agam’ s Co-Founders, Chak Raghunathan and…
A new AM Best analysis reveals that funds held to back individual annuity policies now account for over 36% of the U.S. life/annuity insurance segment’ s overall reserves, which is up from 32% prior to the financial crisis of 2008. It illustrates a shift from traditional, defined benefit retirement and income protection approaches toward strategies more…
MetLife, Inc. will release its first quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, after the market closes. About MetLife MetLife, Inc., through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’ s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help individual and institutional…
