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.
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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 objects to ‘tone and tenor’ of draft NAIC Annuity Buyer’s Guide
Industry trade groups are raising concerns about tone, timing and usability as work continues on a revised annuity buyer’s guide.
Annuity industry grapples with consolidation, innovation and planning shifts
Consolidation among distributors, evolving technology and changing consumer expectations are reshaping how annuity products are developed and sold, a LIMRA panel agreed.
Human connection still key in the new annuity era
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.
‘All-weather’ annuity portfolios aim to sharply limit rainy days
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.
Annuity income: The new 401(k) standard?
The push to include annuity products in 401(k) plans resembles the early evolution of participant-directed investing.
Smart annuity planning can benefit long-term tax planning
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…
CT commissioner: 70% of policyholders covered in PHL liquidation plan
Interim Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Joshua Hershman estimates that about 70% of PHL Variable Insurance Co. policyholders will be fully covered by state guaranty associations.
‘I get confused:’ Regulators ponder increasing illustration complexities
Regulators highlighted annuity illustrations suggesting annual returns between 10% and 27%, prompting questions about whether consumers are getting good information.
Three ways the Corebridge/Equitable merger could shake up the annuity market
The news of the Corebridge/Equitable merger provided shocks through the life and annuity markets.
Corebridge, Equitable merge to create potential new annuity sales king
Corebridge and Equitable announced an agreement to combine in an all-stock merger, valuing the combined company at approximately $22 billion.
