Two industry organizations expressed their support for a bill in Congress that tackles a long-standing issue requiring certain insurance and annuity products to be registered using forms intended for corporate securities offerings.
Annuity News Newsletter
A new era at the Federal Reserve
Now that he has been confirmed by the Senate, Kevin Warsh will step into a role closely watched by world and business leaders.
Why annuities are gaining traction with younger investors
For younger investors, the appeal is not necessarily guaranteed income decades down the road.
Reframing retirement income for greater certainty
A meaningful shift is underway among Americans approaching retirement.
How annuities can help protect retirees from financial scams
Scammers often pursue liquid assets that can move quickly.
AuguStar Retirement has expanded its annuity lineup with the launch of StarStream Variable Annuity, a new solution designed to support retirement income planning for clients with varying goals and timelines.
New research published recently by the Employee Benefit Research Institute finds that many retirees do not draw down their assets in a smooth or predictable way over retirement, and that access to guaranteed income streams, such as defined benefit pension income, may play an important role in helping retirees preserve assets and manage financial shocks later in life.
Retirement is increasingly defined by a secure income stream
Defined contribution plan sponsors increasingly support approaches that help workers convert retirement savings into a dependable income stream.
Lack of digital tools drives wedge between insurers, advisors
Failure to leverage digital tools to streamline business processes is tainting an otherwise high financial advisor satisfaction score for U.S. life insurance and annuity companies.
Transamerica introduced TSIA Income, a new registered index-linked annuity designed to help individuals create protected lifetime income while remaining connected to market opportunity and maintaining flexibility as retirement needs evolve.
The case for DTC/agent hybridization
Life and annuity carrier executives are concerned about a critical issue – the increasing cost of customer acquisition.
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.
Allianz Life announced that it is expanding its offering of accumulation-focused fixed index annuities.
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.
How annuities can enhance retirement income for post-pension clients
How annuities can replace bond and cash allocations to enhance retirement income security for current and future retirees.
