The markets have been kind to investors in variable annuities during the third quarter — which means they've been even more generous to the insurers that have sold the products in the first place.
Undersized businesses face a bevy of changes to health plans, 401(k) following Supreme Court ruling on Defense of Marriage Act
The new retirement income designation for advisers, RICP, is now the fastest-growing credential in the American College of Financial Service's history.
ING U.S. Inc. will begin selling fixed annuities through Allstate Corp. agencies as the largest publicly traded U.S. auto and home insurer ceases to offer its own brand of the retirement products.
The physician and financial planner on what advisers need to know about new health insurance choices
Open-enrollment for new state and federal insurance has begun, but many sites have long-loading times
The largest seller of long-term-care coverage is counting on periodic rate increases of 2% to 4% to maintain profit targets.
Finra is said to be investigating a handful of broker-dealers that sold VAs with subacccounts invested in hedge funds. Clients who bought the products lost $18 million, says an attorney.
Jackson National Life Insurance Co.'s temporary halt on tax-free exchanges of variable annuities is in effect until Dec. 16 — but it turns out not everyone is subject to the suspension.
Some clients could come close to breaking even with the deal.
They badly underestimate the cost of nursing home care.
Assets top $200 billion, up from $31 billion in 2006, as insurers lead the charge.
Obamacare may be off the debt ceiling agenda but for investors, there is an exchange-traded fund that holds all the businesses likely benefit. It's had a good run so is there still upside potential?
Advisers can choose joint life options for Jackson's LifeGuard Freedom Flex line.
Tax-advantaged investing gaining traction among advisers, helps push product.
