Annuities
News & Analysis
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New York Actuaries Chime in on Net Premium Reserving
The NAIC’s Life Actuarial Task Force debated net reserving methodology changes proposed by the American Council of Life Insurers today...
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MetLife to Scale Back Variable Annuity Sales
While not exiting the VA line entirely, the insurer wants to focus on adding accident and health products in the...
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AnnuitySpecs.com Reports 13% Rise in Fixed Indexed Annuities Sales
The report reveals that sales of fixed indexed annuities reached $8.0 billion in the first quarter of 2012, down less...
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Morningstar Launches New Variable Annuity Review Tool
The new program displays data on nearly 2,000 variable annuity contacts.
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Acting Aviva PLC CEO Hints at Sale of Business Groups
After weeks of speculation about the sale of its U.S. division, the acting head of Aviva PLC says the company...
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LIMRA: Fixed and Variable Annuity Sales Fall in First Quarter of 2012
Annuity sales in the first quarter of 2012 totaled $54.8 billion, down from $59.5 billion recorded in the first quarter...
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Features
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100 Best Sales & Marketing Ideas: Tips 70-61
Get your message across either through a letter or talk radio. Both work.
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100 Best Sales & Marketing Ideas: Tips 60-51
A golf course. Charity events. Prospects are everywhere.
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100 Best Sales & Marketing Ideas: Tips 80-71
Work "orphans" and workshops to get in front of more prospects.
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Blogs
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Aviva: What to Expect When You're Expecting…
With both 10- and 30-year treasury rates unbelievably low, profit margins on fixed product are...
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How Many Alliances Do You Need?
It’s the number of potential clients you should be focused on, not the number of...
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10 Reasons Boomers Need to Be in Your 2012 Plans
Grow your practice by targeting baby boomers for annuities and other products.
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Fixed/Indexed More »
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Aviva: What to Expect When You're Expecting…
With both 10- and 30-year treasury rates unbelievably low, profit margins on fixed product are comparatively nil. Why would Aviva want to bail out on...
- New York Actuaries Chime in on Net Premium Reserving
- AnnuitySpecs.com Reports 13% Rise in Fixed Indexed Annuities Sales
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Variable More »
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MetLife to Scale Back Variable Annuity Sales
While not exiting the VA line entirely, the insurer wants to focus on adding accident and health products in the U.S. and building its employee...
- Morningstar Launches New Variable Annuity Review Tool
- Q&A with Michael Ham
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Suitability More »
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Rogue Advisors Still on the Loose
The industry is still plagued by a few unethical advisors. Let's hear about the good ones.
- Annuities Are Not Bought, They're Sold (Forbes)
- Annuities Are Always in Vogue
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Annuity Sales Strategies More »
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100 Best Sales & Marketing Ideas: Tips 70-61
Get your message across either through a letter or talk radio. Both work.
- 100 Best Sales & Marketing Ideas: Tips 60-51
- How Many Alliances Do You Need?
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