The planning tool will help advisers explain the role of annuities in retirement
The insurance giant announced an exclusive deal to distribute unit investment trusts
The new chief commercial officer position signals a focus on holistic planning
The firm will act as a fiduciary for insurance provider selection for qualified longevity annuity contracts
Somerset Securities recently filed a case against the insurer over its 2018 decision to halt trail commissions on certain variable annuity contracts
Low interest rates drove investors away from some products, but that may change, according to the organization's Secure Retirement Institute
The insurer added a new low-cost variable annuity product without living benefits
The coronavirus is throwing a wrench in many Americans' financial plans, but advisers can help keep investors on track
InvestmentNews Chief Content Officer George Moriarty looks at how the pandemic has impacted investor demand for annuities
The pandemic should prompt discussions about long-term care and advance directives
When equity markets are up and the economy is running smoothly, it’s easy to overlook the value of the downside protection you get from investing in life insurance
But an investor advocate sees the proposal as a ‘brazen effort’ to use the pandemic to promote the annuity sector
The regulator says Athene Holding Ltd. sold insurance in the state without a license
As the pandemic roils the financial markets, Americans increasingly seek the safety of guaranteed income as they enter their third act. But the rates and guarantees that have been selling points for annuities for years simply aren’t what they used to be.
Retirement reporter Emile Hallez talks about his cover story on how the pandemic changes the market outlook for annuities
Retirement plan sponsors might change their views on risk, especially for participants near retirement
The SEC says in the final rule that it solicited feedback on hypothetical forms
Insurers have started pulling some products amid volatility and low interest rates
People near retirement are the most at risk from the sell-off, and advisers have several recommendations for them
Roth conversions can help reduce clients' health care costs and taxes, given the impact that required minimum distributions can have on Medicare premiums
