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Prudential’s pared-down VA has some advisers grumbling

Prudential once again has pulled back on the living benefits in one of its most popular variable annuities

Prudential once again has pulled back on the living benefits in one of its most popular variable annuities.

Last week, the insurer announced the release of two living benefits riders, the Highest Daily Lifetime Income and Spousal Highest Daily Lifetime Income, to replace the Highest Daily L

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