A new John Hancock and MIT AgeLab index shows US adults are no more prepared for longer lives than they were a year ago.
USAA tops the JD Power rankings for a third straight year, while industry-wide scores climb 14 points as providers crack the service formula.
Insurers ranking independent broker-dealers ahead of RIAs for near-term growth as fee-only fiduciaries still find annuities a hard fit.
Meanwhile, DPL Financial Partners adds two annuity executives and Prime Capital Financial hires a Mid-Atlantic retirement plan consultant.
New JD Power data reveals trust satisfaction fell 9 points industry-wide, with Gen Z customers hit hardest.
Eight in 10 pre-retirees say the US retirement system wasn't built for them and most still haven't planned how to make their money last.
American Equity's Daniel Biagini, ART e-book, says rising rates make fixed index annuities more competitive than ever, and free up capital for clients' growth portfolios
Knighthead Life entered the market with a competitive MYGA. A strong launch earned advisor confidence and paved the way for FIAs.
Halbert Hargrove senior wealth advisor weighs in on the products' guaranteed income upside, the operational drag and his wish list for carriers.
Annuity proponents say clients' lockup and fee fears are trade-offs advisors can reframe as guaranteed lifetime income.
TIAA survey finds 53% of Americans worry about running out of money, as AI and medical advances scramble retirement income planning.
Partnership with DPL adds Jackson and Protective to insurance marketplace as fee-based annuities gain traction with fiduciary advisors.
New global research exposes a consumer engagement crisis in life insurance, with clear implications for how advisors position and support coverage conversations.
DFO Management is in advanced talks to acquire the Tampa-based insurance brokerage at a premium to its current market value.
Lincoln Financial data finds 78% of families have skipped the coverage conversation, creating costly blind spots advisors can help close.
LIMRA data show record RILA demand as advisors lean on guaranteed income to calm anxious clients.
A new ACLI survey finds most middle-class Americans plan to rely on Medicare for long-term care, but that’s not covered!
Atlanta-based retirement income firm expands its annuity acquisition strategy with the purchase of Eric Rudd's Senior Insurance Services book of business.
Insurance brokerage and consulting firm has roughly $3 billion in annual revenue and serves midsize businesses across the US.
LIMRA data shows clients are gravitating toward whole life and variable universal life as demand for guaranteed and market-linked coverage grows.
