annuities

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  ELNY liquidation expected in 3Q

  By Elizabeth Festa  |  May 14, 2013

  In the fight on breach of fiduciary duty, Edward Stone plans to sue MetLife, Credit Suisse and N.Y. insurance superintendents.

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  What’s your brand?

  By David Port  |  April 19, 2013

  Crafting a well-thought out public image can help you stand out from hundreds of other advisors.

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  Baby boomers' underfunded retirement

  By Michael K. Stanley  |  April 1, 2013

  Although baby boomers feel they will need an average of $750,000 in order to live comfortably in retirement they have saved an average of $275,000.

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  LICONY trying to work with DFS on regulatory updates

  By Elizabeth Festa  |  March 28, 2013

  LICONY president Thomas Workman outlined several legislative initiatives to update to NAIC standards.

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  Complex PPACA tax could benefit life insurance industry

  By Liz Festa  |  March 5, 2013

  The Net Investment Income mechanism could mean big things for whole life, annuities and retirement planning.

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  Life insurers launch "fly-in" to prevent fade out

  By Liz Festa  |  March 1, 2013

  The frontline of the industry descended upon Capitol Hill to make sure they are seen as essential.

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  Stone to appeal dismissal of ELNY suit

  By Elizabeth D. Festa  |  February 7, 2013

  Stone says he is in it for the long haul to represent ELNY shortfall annuitants.

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  The only two annuity sales you will make in a volatile market

  By Jonathan Musgrave  |  February 1, 2013

  In today’s marketplace, there are only two suitable FIA sales. The first is obviously the income sale. But the second sale to make is often overlooked. Here are a few products you need to consider adding to your practice to capitalize on these sales.

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  Exploring the impact of interest rates on annuities, life products

  By Jonathan Musgrave  |  January 30, 2013

  With interest rates near all-time lows, the entire industry is feeling the squeeze. The question remains: Are we at the bottom yet?

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  Life, annuity acquisitions by AIMs hit $138B

  By Warren S. Hersh  |  January 29, 2013

  The buyouts in recent years are, in part, attributed to continuing low interests and, as a consequence, insurers’ earnings.