Life Insurance And Annuities

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New annuity products don't have 'icky feeling of commission'
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 20, 2023
New annuity products don't have 'icky feeling of commission'

Some advisors are coming round to annuities but survey reveals majority seldom recommend them – and clients don't listen anyway.

By Emile Hallez
Wealthy Americans say it's harder than ever to build and protect wealth
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 20, 2023
Wealthy Americans say it's harder than ever to build and protect wealth

New report from Chubb probes the millionaire mindset to find what matters to them.

By Steve Randall
Osaic nabs Lincoln Financial Advisors in latest purchase
RETIREMENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 14, 2023
Osaic nabs Lincoln Financial Advisors in latest purchase

The 1,450 financial advisors involved in the transaction oversee approximately $108 billion in assets.

By Bruce Kelly
DOL hearing parses intersection of ‘best interest’ and annuity sales
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2023
DOL hearing parses intersection of ‘best interest’ and annuity sales

'It’s crystal clear for the prospective client that the insurance producer is selling,' says an insurance industry representative.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
High-net-worth individuals and families have worrying gaps in their financial security
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 11, 2023
High-net-worth individuals and families have worrying gaps in their financial security

New report shows lack of protection for possessions, data and reputation.

By Steve Randall
Individual annuity sales to surpass $300B annually, says Limra
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2023
Individual annuity sales to surpass $300B annually, says Limra

Sales will escalate in 2024 and 2025 according to a new forecast.

By Steve Randall
Most people value a financial advisor; the challenge is signing them up
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2023
Most people value a financial advisor; the challenge is signing them up

Allianz study reveals substantial gap between aspiration and action.

By Steve Randall
'Annuity Yoda' sees an industry that could be more thoughtful
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 05, 2023
'Annuity Yoda' sees an industry that could be more thoughtful

Tamiko Toland, a force in the annuities business, recently started a consulting firm.

By Emile Hallez
DPL Financial Partners doubles annuity sales to $2B in little more than a year
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 05, 2023
DPL Financial Partners doubles annuity sales to $2B in little more than a year

Breakaway fiduciary practices have helped accelerate the firm's sales.

By Steve Randall
Most millennials value life insurance, but cost and confusion are holding them back
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 24, 2023
Most millennials value life insurance, but cost and confusion are holding them back

The generation appears split on some key components of life insurance.

By Steve Randall
Long-term care: An uncomfortable but necessary conversation
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2023
Long-term care: An uncomfortable but necessary conversation

Insurance can be expensive, and clients should be aware of all options and how to use coverage when the time comes.

By Emile Hallez
Abacus Life partners with Dynasty Financial Partners for new wealth division
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 07, 2023
Abacus Life partners with Dynasty Financial Partners for new wealth division

The firm will offer clients comprehensive financial planning services.

By Steve Randall
The insurance industry really doesn't like the DOL's proposed rule
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 02, 2023
The insurance industry really doesn't like the DOL's proposed rule

Independent agents who sell annuities could be fiduciaries for the first time.

By Emile Hallez
Mother-son team joins Equitable Advisors from Cetera
RETIREMENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 25, 2023
Mother-son team joins Equitable Advisors from Cetera

The Marlton, New Jersey-based pair operate Schwartz Financial Services and oversee $175 million in assets.

By InvestmentNews
Record demand for RILAs pushes Q3 annuity sales to new heights
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 25, 2023
Record demand for RILAs pushes Q3 annuity sales to new heights

Total annuity sales increased 21% to $270.6 billion through the first nine months of 2023, Limra reports.

By Gregg Greenberg
Almost half of Americans not confident in their retirement plans
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 19, 2023
Almost half of Americans not confident in their retirement plans

If only they would get professional advice, things could be so much more positive.

By Steve Randall
Digital transformation boosts satisfaction with life insurance and annuities
RETIREMENT FINTECH OCT 17, 2023
Digital transformation boosts satisfaction with life insurance and annuities

JD Power study reveals who’s leading the customer satisfaction race.

By Steve Randall
Employers racing to offload pensions to insurers
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 04, 2023
Employers racing to offload pensions to insurers

The trend is a boon for the insurance business, but there are questions about protections for retirees and workers.

By Emile Hallez
House bill to double HSA limits slammed as perk for wealthy
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 03, 2023
House bill to double HSA limits slammed as perk for wealthy

Opponents say the legislation would do little to help most people.

By Emile Hallez
Annuities are changing the game for advisors
RETIREMENT RIAS SEP 29, 2023
Annuities are changing the game for advisors

Experts discuss the advantages of annuities and a handy tool for advisors at a recent webinar.

By Josh Welsh