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  5 prime annuity prospects

  By John L. Olsen, Michael E. Kitces  |  May 8, 2013

  In a sea of annuities prospects, these are the ones you should target.

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  A FIA or a VA does not = SPIA

  By Stan Haithcock  |  May 8, 2013

  Just because interest rates are as low as they were in Eisenhower's era doesn’t mean a fixed indexed or variable annuity is an income-now solution.

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  Section 1035 alternatives for long-term care protection

  By Robert L. Cochran  |  May 7, 2013

  Section 1035 exchanges provide creative and tax-favored approaches to helping clients prepare for their future.

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  Moody's: ING U.S. IPO a credit positive

  By Michael K. Stanley  |  May 6, 2013

  On the heels of its IPO and subsequent transformation into Voya Financial,ING U.S. received $600M in new capital and access to additional funds.

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  Primerica to expand retirement product line up

  By Michael K. Stanley  |  May 6, 2013

  This summer, Primerica will begin offering its clients two annuity products from Lincoln Financial.

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  Ebix to be acquired by Goldman affiliate

  By Michael K. Stanley  |  May 2, 2013

  Subject to antitrust approval, the transaction is expected to close sometime in the third quarter.

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  ING U.S. makes trading debut as VOYA

  By Michael K. Stanley  |  May 2, 2013

  Voya Financial made its IPO of 65.2 million shares of common stock at $19.50 per share and began trading under ticker symbol: VOYA.

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  Global Atlantic breaks with Goldman Sachs

  By Michael K. Stanley  |  May 1, 2013

  Global Atlantic Financial completed its break from Goldman Sachs Group, but will retain a minority stake in the company.

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  New Ireland, Legal & General enter into partnership

  By Michael K. Stanley  |  April 30, 2013

  Legal & General will reinsure €136 million of New Ireland’s current annuity business as well as a proportion of its business to be written in the future.

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  What advisors don’t know about variable annuities: How VAs fit into a client’s portfolio

  By Mike Henkel  |  April 30, 2013

  Variable annuities are complex, but with proper investigation, they do have a place in a client's portfolio.