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| Securian Unveils New GLWB with MultiOption Variable Annuities. |
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May 30, 2012 |
942 |
| TOPS[TM] Portfolios Available in Securian's Variable Annuities. |
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May 29, 2012 |
1214 |
| The atypical annuity purchaser. |
Moore, Sheryl J. |
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May 22, 2012 |
471 |
| Morningstar Launches All-in-One Solution for Variable Annuity Research. |
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May 21, 2012 |
698 |
| Life & Annuity Industry Veterans and Technology Innovators Chris Doggett and Chris Gali Launch Adminovate. |
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May 15, 2012 |
581 |
| Allstate Launches New Annuities to Address Retirement Worries, Meet Demand for Income, Protection, Growth and Flexibility. |
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May 3, 2012 |
1064 |
| American Equity Reports First Quarter 2012 Results. |
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Financial report |
May 2, 2012 |
7415 |
| Outside the box: annuity writers have been carving out space through product innovation to vie primarily for baby boomer business. |
Panko, Ron |
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May 1, 2012 |
299 |
| Alternative investments for retail investors. |
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May 1, 2012 |
309 |
| Pension-like product at the retail level. |
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May 1, 2012 |
367 |
| European life markets adjust strategies to sovereign credit, interest rate risks: insurers face economic, regulatory challenges. |
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May 1, 2012 |
459 |
| Prudential Annuities Adds New Funds To Leading Investment Lineup. |
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Apr 30, 2012 |
1375 |
| Allianz Life Adds Variable Annuity Rider with Increasing Income Payments. |
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Financial report |
Apr 30, 2012 |
908 |
| Insure4USA.com Generating Tools to Instantly Compare Annuity Quotes. |
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Apr 27, 2012 |
503 |
| The Hartford Signs Agreement To Sell Individual Annuity New Business Capabilities. |
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Apr 26, 2012 |
623 |
| The case of Glenn Neasham, the California insurance agent convicted of felony theft for selling an annuity to an 83-year-old woman, has created a firestorm in the insurance industry. |
Cross, Paul J.; Cenac, Paul |
Letter to the editor |
Apr 25, 2012 |
570 |
| Annuity salesman sent to prison: the recent conviction of an insurance advisor for felony theft for selling an annuity contract to a senior indicates that states may be taking a hard line against elder abuse. |
Ham, Michael |
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Apr 25, 2012 |
467 |
| Sell VAs only? Plans change, and so should you (Annuity Insider). |
Moore, Sheryl J. |
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Apr 25, 2012 |
490 |
| Gimme guarantees: as a buffer against a volatile market, clients want products with guarantees, and some flexibility, too. |
Port, David |
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Apr 25, 2012 |
1584 |
| Washington Approves the Success CE Annuity Suitability CE Course. |
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Apr 18, 2012 |
547 |
| Prudential Financial names Stephen Pelletier to lead Group Insurance and Robert O'Donnell to lead its Annuities business. |
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Apr 18, 2012 |
535 |
| New Fixed Immediate Annuity Product Provides Guaranteed Income with Flexibility. |
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Apr 17, 2012 |
818 |
| DTCC Releases Report on March and First Quarter Annuity Product Activity. |
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Apr 17, 2012 |
765 |
| Athene Annuity Wins Technology Leadership Award. |
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Apr 16, 2012 |
724 |
| Muething Named Chief Operating Officer for Great American's Annuity and Supplemental Operations. |
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Apr 11, 2012 |
527 |
| Numerix Leading Hedge Addresses Demand for Advanced Modeling and Hedging Techniques Within the Variable Annuity & Fixed Index Annuity Market. |
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Apr 3, 2012 |
898 |
| Repositioning retirement assets: insured withdrawal solutions position annuity writers in a turbulent investment environment to help investors nearing retirement. |
Panko, Ron |
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Apr 1, 2012 |
2273 |
| Viable options: variable annuity investment options are a key driver for retirement income guarantees. |
Perlin, Jill; Wassman, Brian |
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Apr 1, 2012 |
518 |
| A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Great American Financial Resources, Inc.'s Primary Life/Health Subsidiaries. |
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Mar 29, 2012 |
1094 |
| Securian VA Videos Help Advisors Market Complicated Products to Consumers. |
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Mar 21, 2012 |
1027 |
| President Obama and the tax-deferred annuity. |
Williams, Daniel D. |
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Mar 20, 2012 |
472 |
| In response to "Florida becomes 20th state to impose annuity suitability standards". |
O'Brien, Kim |
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Mar 20, 2012 |
147 |
| Presidential Life Corporation Announces Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2011 Results. |
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Financial report |
Mar 14, 2012 |
12835 |
| New Product from Athene Annuity Aims to Give Nest Eggs a Boost. |
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Mar 7, 2012 |
550 |
| What life producers should know about the new landscape for variable annuities. |
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Mar 1, 2012 |
611 |
| Annuity opportunities. |
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Mar 1, 2012 |
258 |
| Fixed index annuities and rising interest rates: how they can get along: new annuity innovations can help you combat client fears of getting Locked into a product just as rates start to rise. |
Brown, Kenneth L. |
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Mar 1, 2012 |
1166 |
| The shift to certainty: with volatility roiling the markets, indexed annuities can offer the asset protection clients want, along with the returns they'll need. |
Miller, Mike |
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Mar 1, 2012 |
1202 |
| Annuities 101: don't understand annuities? Join the club--they're complicated products. This starter's guide offers up the basics for life insurance producers interested in adding annuities to their offerings. |
Barnett, Jarret |
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Mar 1, 2012 |
947 |
| The annuity market is gathering steam: annuities have been red hot for the last couple of years, offering a more certain place for spooked investors to park their money. Is the trend a lasting one? Three top producers weigh in. |
Hirsch, Charles K. |
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Mar 1, 2012 |
2601 |
| The Standard Launches the Index Select Annuity. |
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Mar 1, 2012 |
716 |
| Still River Announces "RetirementWorks[R] with Annuities" A Powerful New Tool for Selling Fixed Annuities. |
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Mar 1, 2012 |
621 |
| The "real benefits" of market history knowledge: investment strategies and consumer expectations are changing and an index annuity may no longer be the answer. |
Ham, Michael |
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Feb 28, 2012 |
597 |
| Fixed annuities poised for growth in 2012, but challenges remain: even after the defeat of 151A, proposed regulations could impact fixed annuities. |
O'Brien, Kim |
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Feb 28, 2012 |
670 |
| The skinny on fat annuity fees. |
Moore, Sheryl J. |
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Feb 28, 2012 |
494 |
| Finding certainty in an uncertain world. |
Port, David |
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Feb 28, 2012 |
1730 |
| Crystal ball: 5 predictions for the year ahead: economic uncertainty will likely continue in 2012. But that only underscores the importance of guaranteed income in retirement. |
Thomes, Eric |
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Feb 28, 2012 |
707 |
| Shop around - and consult the experts - for the best annuity; ADVERTISING FEATURE INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVICE. |
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Feb 27, 2012 |
437 |
| Pacific Life's New Deferred, Fixed Indexed Annuity Makes Choice the Key to Helping Meet Client Needs. |
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Feb 23, 2012 |
811 |
| A.M. Best Special Report: U.S. Life/Annuity Insurers Shifting Gears In Volatile Economic Environment. |
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Feb 22, 2012 |
415 |
| DTCC Releases Report on January Annuity Product Activity. |
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Feb 22, 2012 |
827 |
| American Equity Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2011 Results. |
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Financial report |
Feb 22, 2012 |
9375 |
| CSC Signs $25 Million Annuity Administration ITO Contract Extension with John Hancock Financial. |
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Feb 15, 2012 |
725 |
| Golden Years, but will you retire a happy pensioner like David Bowie? Jeremy Gates looks at the nation's money issues and finds out why workers in defined contribution pension schemes could face a shock when they retire this year. |
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Feb 11, 2012 |
1192 |
| The emotional and the technical: industry players explain why indexed annuities are appealing in the difficult economy. |
Panko, Ron |
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Feb 1, 2012 |
1876 |
| Which indexed annuity GLWB is best? |
Moore, Sheryl J. |
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Jan 25, 2012 |
442 |
| The hot (and not) list: sales of LTCI, annuities and life insurance are good, but not great. Yet carriers are still devising new twists on their offerings. |
Port, David |
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Jan 25, 2012 |
1832 |
| Annuity alchemy: just like fine cuisine, annuities can be fused with other insurance elements, like long-term care insurance and hedging strategies. |
Port, David |
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Jan 25, 2012 |
1217 |
| Is an annuity a good idea in the present climate? ADVERTISING FEATURE Independent financial advice. |
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Jan 23, 2012 |
478 |
| The Hartford, fixed index annuities. |
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Jan 1, 2012 |
212 |
| W&S Financial Group Distributors, deferred annuity. |
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Jan 1, 2012 |
185 |
| Legal matters: you may choose a bequest in your will or living trust as your ultimate charitable gift. Contact your financial advisor to learn more about Estate gifts and annuities to create a legacy of giving. |
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Jan 1, 2012 |
299 |
| Beat the estate tax blow with deferred annuities and an irrevocable trust: is life insurance not an option for your client when it comes to legacy planning? Try an annuity instead. |
Towers, Russell E. |
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Jan 1, 2012 |
1854 |
| Making a pitch for and against indexed annuities: think the rivalry between the Yankees and Red Sox is heated? Listen to what fans and foes of indexed annuities have to say about the product. |
Wood, Maria |
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Dec 17, 2011 |
1104 |
| Wall Street sees the light. |
Marrion, Jack |
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Dec 17, 2011 |
463 |
| MJ Structured Settlement Annuities Presents Steps to Properly Purchase a Secondary Market Structured Settlement Annuity. |
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Dec 17, 2011 |
816 |
| Annuity Calculator Proving Popular With Customers Reports Legal & General. |
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Dec 14, 2011 |
428 |
| AXA Equitable Named DALBAR 2011 Annuity Service Award Winner. |
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Dec 12, 2011 |
717 |
| Securitization of longevity risk using percentile tranching. |
Kim, Changki; Choi, Yangho |
Report |
Dec 1, 2011 |
7297 |
| The Hartford Launches Fixed Index Annuities For Risk-Averse Retirement Savers. |
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Nov 30, 2011 |
767 |
| Retirement is the time to get out and start shopping. |
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Nov 24, 2011 |
869 |
| An index annuity "alternative" (with double-digit cap rates): instead of pitching the same old index annuity, consider putting that lump-sum purchase into an Index Universal Life (IUL) policy. |
Ham, Michael |
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Nov 23, 2011 |
417 |
| Comfort zone: as the stock market dips and dives in a capricious fashion, seniors seek the security products like annuities and life insurance can give them. |
Wood, Maria |
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Nov 23, 2011 |
1381 |
| Additional revenues for annuity salespeople. |
Marrion, Jack |
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Nov 23, 2011 |
471 |
| Is it 1035 time? sometimes, exchanging an outdated annuity or life insurance policy for another can be a step up for your clients. |
Port, David |
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Nov 23, 2011 |
1272 |
| Liberty Life Selects iPipeline to Automate Marketing, Selling and Processing of Annuities. |
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Nov 17, 2011 |
734 |
| Study Shows Annuity Industry Poised for Growth. |
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Report |
Nov 15, 2011 |
706 |
| MJ Structured Settlement Annuities Retains Internet Marketing and Management Group, FL, for Branding and Campaigns. |
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Company overview |
Nov 12, 2011 |
624 |
| MJ Structured Settlement Annuities Partners with Florida Panthers. |
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Nov 9, 2011 |
623 |
| New "Future Income" Annuity Setting Sales Records at New York Life. |
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Financial report |
Nov 8, 2011 |
1100 |
| Presidential Life Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2011 Results. |
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Financial report |
Nov 7, 2011 |
10531 |
| Riverhouse IT Updates Leading Retirement and Investment Portal Annuity.com. |
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Nov 5, 2011 |
286 |
| American Equity Reports Third Quarter 2011 Results. |
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Nov 2, 2011 |
11176 |
| LTCI's revolutionary evolution: consumers are increasingly snubbing health-based long-term care insurance in favor of products tied to life insurance or annuities. |
Dorion-Gray, Paula |
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Nov 1, 2011 |
955 |
| The trouble with indexed annuities. |
Hoe, Richard |
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Nov 1, 2011 |
1874 |
| The Hartford annuity. |
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Nov 1, 2011 |
149 |
| John Hancock Annuities Wins "Outstanding Website" Award From Web Marketing Association in 2011 Web Awards. |
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Oct 27, 2011 |
1174 |
| Revised statute relaxes conditions for initiation of annuity insurance for labor pension. |
Liu, Philip |
Brief article |
Oct 27, 2011 |
242 |
| DTCC Releases September Reports on Market Activity for Annuity Products. |
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Oct 26, 2011 |
857 |
| Is Occupy Wall Street an opportunity for annuities? |
Williams, Daniel D. |
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Oct 25, 2011 |
432 |
| The case for fixed annuities. |
Marrion, Jack |
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Oct 25, 2011 |
462 |
| New Allianz Life Animated Video Series Demystifies Today's Annuities. |
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Oct 24, 2011 |
631 |
| DTCC Insurance & Retirement Services' Analytic Reporting for Annuities Service Nominated for a 2011 'Model of Excellence' Award from InfoCommerce Group. |
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Oct 14, 2011 |
825 |
| Annuity Think Tank Announces First Ever Annuity Television Website. |
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Oct 6, 2011 |
580 |
| For Boomers Seeking Greater Control Over Retirement Savings; Liberty Mutual Announces Customizable "Builder" Annuity. |
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Oct 5, 2011 |
1248 |
| The Evolution and Growth of the Annuity Industry. |
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Oct 3, 2011 |
661 |
| The guaranteed retirement plan: what if there was a product that could rescue your client from retirement risks and ensure a steady income? There is; it's called an annuity. |
Grant, Jeff |
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Oct 1, 2011 |
1200 |
| Allianz: fixed index annuity. |
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Oct 1, 2011 |
197 |
| Try saying this instead ... |
Marrion, Jack |
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Oct 1, 2011 |
483 |
| Riders: the new selling point: today's policies have a rider to meet every possible risk, transforming the classic life or annuity product into a flexible, universal solution. |
Widmer, Lori |
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Oct 1, 2011 |
1697 |
| John Hancock Annuities launches inflation-adjusted annuity. |
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Sep 20, 2011 |
329 |
| The Hartford Expands Into Structured Settlement Annuity Market. |
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Sep 11, 2011 |
192 |
| John Hancock Annuities Launches Inflation-Adjusted Annuity. |
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Sep 7, 2011 |
1131 |
| Exclusively Annuity-Focused Radio Show Launches in Las Vegas, Takes Wildly Honest Approach. |
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Sep 1, 2011 |
478 |
| Annuities with benefits: with pensions fading into the past and Social Security on shaky ground, carriers have devised new and imaginative riders on annuity contracts, all with the purpose of giving your clients a lifetime of income. |
Port, David |
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Aug 24, 2011 |
901 |
| The Hartford Expands Into Structured Settlement Annuity Market. |
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Aug 23, 2011 |
577 |
| MajescoMastek Introduces Elixir North America Group Policy Administration System for Group Annuity, Health and Life Products. |
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Aug 23, 2011 |
711 |
| ING Meets Concerns of Future Rising Interest Rate Environment With New Crediting Strategy on Its Indexed Annuities. |
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Aug 17, 2011 |
679 |
| Symmetry Financial Group (SFG) Mid-Atlantic, SFG New England, SFG Atlanta Revolutionize Life Insurance, Annuities and Other Insurance. |
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Aug 16, 2011 |
485 |
| Presidential Life Announces Second Quarter 2011 Results. |
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Financial report |
Aug 8, 2011 |
8978 |
| American Equity Reports Second Quarter 2011 Results. |
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Aug 3, 2011 |
11599 |
| Prudential Financial, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2011 Results. |
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Aug 3, 2011 |
31279 |
| Allianz Life Launches Exclusive Allianz 360 Fixed Index Annuity. |
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Aug 2, 2011 |
554 |
| Annuities: the solution to baby boom retirement doom? Many baby boomers are underprepared for their looming retirement, but smart use of annuities could help them. |
Caner, Mark E. |
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Aug 1, 2011 |
1280 |
| Transferring longevity and market risk with immediate annuities: retirees may not make enough money on their investments in a volatile market and, even if they do, there's a good chance they'll outlive it. those risks may be better managed with an annuity; here's how. |
Hasley, James M. |
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Aug 1, 2011 |
1140 |
| Look to annuities for security. |
Hoesly, Michelle L. |
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Jul 26, 2011 |
412 |
| The annuity gateway: "I want to make annuities a larger part of my practice, but I'm not sure how to go about it.". |
Port, David |
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Jul 26, 2011 |
1261 |
| One vs. 114 complaints. |
Marrion, Jack |
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Jul 26, 2011 |
486 |
| BestWeek: A.M. Best May Revise Rating Outlook for US Life/Annuity Sector. |
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Jul 22, 2011 |
541 |
| Athene Holding Ltd. Acquires Investors Insurance Corp., Will Target Retail Fixed Annuity Sales. |
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Jul 19, 2011 |
388 |
| A.M. Best Reviews Rating Outlook for U.S. Life/Annuity Sector. |
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Jul 19, 2011 |
490 |
| The Phoenix Companies Announces Strategic Partnership with Legacy Marketing Group[R]. |
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Jul 18, 2011 |
895 |
| Ebix Announces Addition of Certain Large Distributors and Insurance Companies to EbixExchange. |
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Jul 18, 2011 |
1380 |
| New York Life Launches Its Guaranteed Future Income Annuity. |
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Jul 11, 2011 |
1382 |
| An opportunity to test drive your retirement. |
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Jul 7, 2011 |
650 |
| The ins and outs of indexed products. |
Hirsch, Charles K. |
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Jul 1, 2011 |
2050 |
| GAO Report Highlights Vital Role Annuities Can Play in Helping People Secure a Paycheck for Life. |
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Jul 1, 2011 |
323 |
| John Hancock Annuities Enhances Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit. |
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Company overview |
Jun 29, 2011 |
1334 |
| Buy-My-Annuity.com Announces Nationwide Service to Buy Annuity & Pension Income Streams for Cash. |
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Jun 22, 2011 |
932 |
| The Phoenix Companies Launches Premier LifeStyle Annuity. |
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Jun 22, 2011 |
1008 |
| Schwab Expands Fixed Income Annuity Offering to Meet Growing Need for Retirement Income Solutions. |
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Jun 21, 2011 |
724 |
| Symetra Edge Pro(SM) Fixed Indexed Annuity Completes National Rollout. |
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Jun 21, 2011 |
641 |
| DTCC Launches Analytic Reporting Service for Annuities, a New Data Service Providing Unparalleled Market Transparency and Intelligence. |
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Jun 20, 2011 |
923 |
| Phoenix Companies Releases New Indexed Annuity. |
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Jun 1, 2011 |
1028 |
| Creative ideas for selling annuities. |
McNay, Don |
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Jun 1, 2011 |
258 |
| Reduce risk, add an income rider: deferred fixed index annuities, already great vehicles for retirement income growth, get even better when clients add an income rider, providing an alternate income base and an interest rate hedge. |
Barnett, Scott E.; Miller, Rick D. |
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Jun 1, 2011 |
1015 |
| The 15th annual Life Insurance Selling: indexed annuities survey. |
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Jun 1, 2011 |
1637 |
| Chad Tope Named President of ING's Annuity and Asset Sales Distribution. |
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May 16, 2011 |
436 |
| Presidential Life Announces First Quarter 2011 Results. |
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Financial report |
May 16, 2011 |
8442 |
| New Fixed Annuity Introduced: MassMutual Stable Voyage(SM). |
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May 10, 2011 |
1114 |
| American Equity Reports First Quarter 2011 Results. |
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Financial report |
May 4, 2011 |
8581 |
| Symetra Names Eastern Division Sales Manager and Eight Additional Life and Retirement External Wholesalers. |
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Apr 29, 2011 |
855 |
| Future protection: how indexed annuities can maximize gain and minimize risk: learn how this flexible product can build retirement security. |
Hyers, Adam |
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Apr 27, 2011 |
898 |
| What not to say when selling fixed annuities. |
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Apr 27, 2011 |
326 |
| Index annuities show strength in hard times. |
Marrion, Jack |
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Apr 27, 2011 |
492 |
| The changing landscape of FIAs. |
Port, David |
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Apr 27, 2011 |
1160 |
| Symetra Edge ProSM Fixed Indexed Annuity Taps Power of Diversification. |
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Apr 20, 2011 |
901 |
| BestWeek: Best's Analysts Say Life/Annuities Sector Regains Strength; Whole Life, UL Drive Sales. |
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Apr 15, 2011 |
584 |
| Securian Enters NY Market with Popular Single Payment Immediate Annuity. |
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Apr 4, 2011 |
496 |
| Gaining favor: interest in single-premium immediate annuities is emerging among insurers, financial advisers and clients. |
Panko, Ron |
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Apr 1, 2011 |
2088 |
| Annuity Producers: 'we're optimistic ... sort of': results of Agent Media/NAFA study show new trends and challenges. |
Knudson, Julie |
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Mar 30, 2011 |
1679 |
| 2011 annuity carrier report card. |
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Mar 30, 2011 |
270 |
| Breaking the income annuity liquidity myth: Why clients need not fear tying up their money. |
Cloke, Curtis V. |
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Mar 30, 2011 |
655 |
| Giving annuities the edge: when clients turn to other vehicles, make sure they understand what they really want. |
Bock, Kevin |
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Mar 30, 2011 |
698 |
| Presidential Life Announces Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2010 Results. |
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Financial report |
Mar 29, 2011 |
9556 |
| What is your biggest objection to purchasing an annuity? |
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Mar 23, 2011 |
376 |
| Annuities rock the house: the more the annuity world changes, the more it seems to stay the same. |
Port, David |
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Mar 23, 2011 |
692 |
| Guardian to Make Guaranteed Income Annuity Products Available Through CANNEX Exchange. |
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Mar 17, 2011 |
631 |
| The Hartford Appoints Steve Kluever as Vice President, Annuity Product & Marketing. |
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Mar 7, 2011 |
731 |
| Annuity payment system enhanced. |
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Mar 1, 2011 |
184 |
| 3 must-know annuity innovations: fixed, variable, immediate--you already know everything about annuities right? Maybe not. Several new riders and options have hit the market, and they could help serve your clients' long-term care and retirement needs. Here, we break down three of the most important trends in annuities right now. |
Hyers, Adam |
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Mar 1, 2011 |
1944 |
| When conservative can be cool: trends in annuity sales. |
Hirsch, Charles K. |
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Mar 1, 2011 |
3315 |
| Maximizing your options for annuity investments: annuities may be simple, but they pack a financial punch. |
Mueller, Eric |
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Feb 26, 2011 |
477 |
| 2011 Annuity market study preview. |
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Report |
Feb 26, 2011 |
150 |
| A bundle of strategies: interested in helping your annuity clients keep more of their money from the tax man? Depending on how involved you'd like to be, here are three levels of strategic tax advice to make April a more pleasant experience. |
Port, David |
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Feb 23, 2011 |
1164 |
| American Equity Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2010 Results. |
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Financial report |
Feb 23, 2011 |
11072 |
| A.M. Best Special Report: Life/Annuity Insurers Regain Ground as Economy Strengthens. |
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Feb 22, 2011 |
494 |
| John Hancock Annuities Wins Top Recognition in Annuity Monitor Website Review. |
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Feb 22, 2011 |
815 |
| A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Great American Financial Resources, Inc.'s Life/Health Subsidiaries. |
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Feb 14, 2011 |
943 |
| Tax Season Gives Advisors Opportunity to Educate on Tax Benefits of Certain Financial Products. |
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Feb 9, 2011 |
1223 |
| Prudential Retirement, Annuities businesses win DALBAR's 2010 service awards. |
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Feb 1, 2011 |
740 |
| GRATs: the time is now: Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts, or GRATs, are having a moment. Here's why estate tax changes and low rates are making these products so appealing--and what you need to know when considering them for clients. |
Plotkin, Glenn |
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Feb 1, 2011 |
2029 |
| Long-term care annuities: 4 lessons from the last year: it's been one year since the Pension Protection Act made qualifying long-term care annuities federal income tax-free. Producers have gleaned several insights in the last 12 months of marketing and selling the products; here are four important ones. |
Moon, Bruce |
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Feb 1, 2011 |
1146 |
| Robert Fishbein named Chair of Committee of Annuity Insurers. |
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Jan 28, 2011 |
348 |
| Downhill from here: the 151A legacy, and new challenges for indexed annuities: now that IAs can breathe easy as insurance products, the industry poises itself for growth. |
Pellett, Christina |
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Jan 22, 2011 |
1846 |
| It's evolution or extinction for annuity producers. |
Marrion, Jack |
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Jan 21, 2011 |
455 |
| 12 tactics to convert annuity leads: are you having difficulty making the transition from leads to closes in your annuity sales? Consider ways to simplify and illustrate the products that will ease a prospect in the right direction. |
Port, David |
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Jan 21, 2011 |
1064 |
| CSC Licenses Wealth Management Accelerator to Manage Income Annuity Offerings. |
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Jan 11, 2011 |
452 |
| Open Market Option Offers the "Best Annuity Rates". |
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Jan 10, 2011 |
308 |
| Open Market Option Offers the 'Best Annuity Rates'. |
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Jan 10, 2011 |
310 |
| Retirement Solutions and Annuities 4U Merge. |
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Jan 10, 2011 |
295 |
| A.M. Best Revises Commercial Lines Outlook to Negative; Maintains Outlooks on Personal Lines, Reinsurance, Life/Annuity and Health Sectors. |
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Jan 10, 2011 |
1054 |
| North American Company for Life and Health Insurance fixed indexed annuity. |
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Jan 1, 2011 |
225 |
| $6.3 million settlement: did annuity expire with Pt? |
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Case overview |
Jan 1, 2011 |
855 |
| 8 rules for annuity success in any market. |
Swanson, Wendy |
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Dec 31, 2010 |
533 |
| Fire & ice: indexed annuities are hot. Traditional fixed annuities are not. Here's how to use both to build your book of annuity business. |
Port, David |
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Dec 31, 2010 |
1170 |
| Annuities have been through this before. |
Marrion, Jack |
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Dec 31, 2010 |
492 |
| How to avoid Roth conversion taxes: use a charitable gift annuity: take the chance to enhance the charitable planning conversation with clients. |
Goldwater, Barry |
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Dec 24, 2010 |
1058 |
| Phoenix Launches Single Premium Immediate Annuity Designed to Assist with Medicaid Planning. |
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Dec 13, 2010 |
688 |
| Annuity is a mystery to some; pound NOTES. |
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Dec 6, 2010 |
113 |
| Three timely indexed annuity riders meet clients' needs: as clients reach retirement age, they are faced with the chance that their indexed annuities may not provide a sufficient income stream. However, GLWB, long-term care and guaranteed death benefit riders are gaining popularity and can give your clients peace of mind. |
Pedersen, Dana |
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Dec 1, 2010 |
1494 |
| New York life fixed deferred annuity. |
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Dec 1, 2010 |
141 |
| Annuity options and how they could affect your retirement income. |
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Dec 1, 2010 |
826 |
| Are you missing out on a better pension? |
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Dec 1, 2010 |
492 |
| American Equity Reports Third Quarter 2010 Operating Earnings of $27.6 Million or $0.45 Per Diluted Common Share. |
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Financial report |
Nov 8, 2010 |
11219 |
| Prudential Financial, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2010 Results. |
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Nov 3, 2010 |
30236 |
| Allianz Life Selects Accenture's Life Insurance Policy Administration Solution to Support its U.S. Annuity Business. |
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Company overview |
Nov 2, 2010 |
562 |
| Morningstar, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Annuity Intelligence Business of Advanced Sales and Marketing Corp. (ASMC). |
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Nov 1, 2010 |
648 |
| Prudential Announces Boost for Income Choice Annuity Awards. |
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Oct 29, 2010 |
847 |
| Morningstar Acquisition of Annuity Intelligence Report From Advanced Sales and Marketing Corporation Leads to Spin Off of Wholesaler Productivity Business Into MAXPlan Solutions, Inc. |
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Oct 29, 2010 |
690 |
| Prudential Announces Boost for Income Choice Annuity Awards. |
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Oct 29, 2010 |
729 |
| Morningstar, Inc. to Acquire Annuity Intelligence Business of Advanced Sales and Marketing Corp. (ASMC). |
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Oct 21, 2010 |
1136 |
| Advisors Can Give Clients More Control over Their Money with New Annuity Feature from Nationwide. |
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Oct 20, 2010 |
746 |
| Myopic planners and immediate annuities. |
Marrion, Jack |
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Oct 19, 2010 |
443 |
| Crossing over: your professional knowledge of annuities can open the doors to selling other like-minded products, including life insurance and LTCI but you need to know how to spot the opportunity and service the need. Here's some hints. |
Port, David |
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Oct 19, 2010 |
1360 |
| Falling Annuity Rates to Lead to 'More Equity Release Schemes'. |
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Oct 11, 2010 |
327 |
| Falling Annuity Rates Makes Open Market Option 'Vital'. |
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Oct 11, 2010 |
242 |
| Falling Annuity Rates to Lead to 'More Equity Release Schemes'. |
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Oct 11, 2010 |
324 |
| Falling Annuity Rates Makes Open Market Option 'Vital'. |
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Oct 11, 2010 |
245 |
| The Phoenix Companies Announces Strategic Alliance with The AltiSure Group; Launches Secure Lifestyle Annuity Series. |
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Oct 5, 2010 |
974 |
| Robert E. Nolan Company Announces New Survey Findings Report for Life & Annuity Industry Executives: "An Industry in Transition". |
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Oct 5, 2010 |
357 |
| Combination LTC products: what's changed, what's now possible: with the 2010 enactment of the long-term care insurance tax provisions of the Pension Protection Act, advisors can now offer LTC riders attached to either life insurance or annuity products, creating greater financial protection for clients preparing for the future. |
Hamilton, Michael; Herr, Dan |
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Oct 1, 2010 |
1429 |
| How hybrids are having an impact: hybrid products that link life insurance or annuities with long-term care are gaining popularity in the market. This month's panel of producers discusses their success with these combo products and the difference they can make for clients. |
Hirsch, Charles K. |
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Oct 1, 2010 |
1754 |
| Estate planning with annuities: learn all you can about how the products work to offer your clients a new level of service. |
Bock, Kevin |
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Sep 28, 2010 |
1885 |
| Options on offer for enjoyable retirement. |
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Sep 23, 2010 |
919 |
| Retirement: the alternatives to falling annuity rates; Chris Jones, wealth manager at Torquil Clark, reports. |
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Sep 16, 2010 |
602 |
| TIAA-CREF Endorses Lifetime Income Options in Workplace Retirement Plans. |
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Sep 14, 2010 |
695 |
| Annuities Comparison is "Critically Important". |
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Sep 13, 2010 |
334 |
| Annuities Comparison is 'Critically Important'. |
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Sep 13, 2010 |
337 |
| Despite Desire for Guarantees, Americans Keep Old Attitudes about Annuities. |
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Sep 8, 2010 |
894 |
| Vanguard Adds to Retirement Income Options With New Online Annuity Service. |
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Sep 8, 2010 |
1518 |
| BBVA Compass Announces Strategic Alliance With Western National to Launch Branded Annuity. |
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Sep 2, 2010 |
795 |
| FIAs: not your grandfather's annuity: how consumers can overcome risk aversion with today's new breed of products. |
Thomes, Eric |
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Sep 1, 2010 |
1067 |
| OLD AGE POVERTY; PENSIONS SHOCKER FOR SCOTS WORKERS. |
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Sep 1, 2010 |
604 |
| Shop around to beat the big annuity squeeze. |
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Sep 1, 2010 |
109 |
| Deloitte Releases Talent Annuity Report. |
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Report |
Aug 23, 2010 |
826 |
| Why did (or didn't) you buy an annuity? |
D., Jerry; R., Margie; D., Robert; A., Tom |
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Aug 21, 2010 |
279 |
| If FIAs are not securities, what about FINRA 05-50? |
Marrion, Jack |
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Aug 21, 2010 |
442 |
| How to Choose the Right Annuity for You. |
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Aug 20, 2010 |
265 |
| Delays hit annuities; Cash point. |
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Aug 12, 2010 |
241 |
| John Hancock Annuities Makes eDelivery Options Widely Available to Customers. |
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Aug 9, 2010 |
937 |
| Presidential Life Announces Second Quarter 2010 Results. |
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Financial report |
Aug 5, 2010 |
9538 |
| American Equity Reports Record Operating Earnings of $29.2 Million or $0.48 Per Diluted Common Share for the Second Quarter 2010. |
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Financial report |
Aug 4, 2010 |
13589 |
| After 151A: the road ahead will not be back to the future! NAFA's Executive Director provides an update on the demise of SEC Rule 151A, implications of NAIC 2010 Suitability Model 275, and what lies ahead. |
O'Brien, Kim |
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Aug 1, 2010 |
1932 |
| Israel : MONEYWISE: Looking into the renewed interest in investing in annuities. |
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Jul 28, 2010 |
334 |
| SEC 151 faces a double-whammy in Washington: court order, plus likely passage of financial reform bill, expected to quash annuities regulation. |
Storehouse, Andy |
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Jul 28, 2010 |
715 |
| A.M. Best Revises Rating Outlook to Stable for U.S. Life/Annuity Sector. |
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Jul 15, 2010 |
847 |
| Lloydshare Annuities is Now on Facebook. |
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Jul 2, 2010 |
425 |
| First Investors Life Introduces First Choice Variable Deferred Annuity. |
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Jul 1, 2010 |
564 |
| Guardian Introduces Single Premium Immediate Annuity. |
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Jun 28, 2010 |
1055 |
| Symetra Income Annuity Products Now Available on CANNEX Exchange. |
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Jun 22, 2010 |
503 |
| NAFA and Insurance Insight Group join forces on annuity education. |
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Jun 22, 2010 |
329 |
| Annuities compliance: ok, so your head is already spinning over compliance. So what's new? How about a new set of compliance rules that will make your job even more challenging? Don't worry, there's still hope-you just need to follow six important rules to stay out of the compliance spotlight. |
Port, David |
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Jun 22, 2010 |
1215 |
| Too much annuity talk, too little action. |
Pechter, Kerry |
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Jun 18, 2010 |
516 |
| Securian's SmartPass Streamlines Annuity Sales for Qualifying Advisors. |
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Jun 16, 2010 |
429 |
| ING Introduces New Registered Fixed-Index Annuities. |
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Jun 14, 2010 |
1341 |
| John Hancock Annuities Wins Top Rating from Annuity Monitor for Client Account Information Displays. |
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Jun 9, 2010 |
686 |
| Annuity Rates Website Makes Open Market Option Simple. |
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Jun 7, 2010 |
286 |
| Annuity Rates Website Makes Open Market Option Simple. |
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Jun 7, 2010 |
288 |
| Deloitte's 14th Annual LIONS & ACES Survey Reveals Life and Annuities Remain Sources of Operations and Cost Inefficiencies. |
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Jun 7, 2010 |
985 |
| 75th birthday annuity rule on the scrapheap; Removing rule should allow more control over pensions. |
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Jun 2, 2010 |
670 |
| Pershing Affiliate, iNautix, Introduces First End-to-End Paperless Annuity Processing Solution for Introducing Broker-Dealers. |
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Jun 2, 2010 |
588 |
| Individual annuity demand under aggregate mortality risk. |
Schulze, Roman N.; Post, Thomas |
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Jun 1, 2010 |
12657 |
| Question: what are the emerging opportunities for annuity executives? |
Schnepff, Brian |
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Jun 1, 2010 |
313 |
| Annuities have five 'choices'. |
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Brief article |
Jun 1, 2010 |
146 |
| The role of annuities in retirement income planning: a look at the academic research: researchers are testing some of the strategies advisors are using. Here are some of the findings that have an impact on your planning with clients. |
Lemoine, Craig; Littell, David |
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Jun 1, 2010 |
1549 |
| Flexibility keys interest in today's indexed annuities: boomers seeking guaranteed income and growth potential help IA activity grow. |
Buckingham, Tom |
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Jun 1, 2010 |
1180 |
| The 14th annual indexed annuities survey. |
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Jun 1, 2010 |
1981 |
| Dearborn National: annuities. |
|
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Jun 1, 2010 |
109 |
| Annuitize your long term care business. |
Port, David |
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May 26, 2010 |
1429 |
| Forget stocks, buy and hold annuities instead. |
Pechter, Kerry |
Conference notes |
May 26, 2010 |
501 |
| An issue of retirement product compensation. |
Greenwald, Mathew |
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May 26, 2010 |
690 |
| Tax Breaks Pique Consumers Interest in Annuities, Reports Mintel Comperemedia. |
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May 25, 2010 |
460 |
| A.M. Best Revises Outlook to Negative for Employees Life Company (Mutual). |
|
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May 19, 2010 |
447 |
| Symetra Launches Cash Refund Payout Option on Income Annuities. |
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May 19, 2010 |
355 |
| Jackson's First Quarter 2010 Sales Rise 62% Year Over Year. |
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May 17, 2010 |
1497 |
| Actuaries to Departments of Labor and Treasury: Annuities Are an Efficient Way to Insure Retirement. |
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May 14, 2010 |
575 |
| Lincoln Financial Group Launches Annuity Payout Option on its Lincoln SmartIncome(SM) Inflation Fixed Annuity Solution. |
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May 14, 2010 |
1263 |
| AEGON Posts Strong Results for First Quarter 2010. |
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May 12, 2010 |
8552 |
| Allianz Life Adds PIMCO Index Allocation to Allianz Pro V1 Annuity. |
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May 10, 2010 |
1399 |
| Presidential Life Announces First Quarter 2010 Results. |
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Financial report |
May 10, 2010 |
1669 |
| Conning Research: After Capital Rebuilding, Individual Annuity Insurers Seek Growth Again. |
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May 10, 2010 |
568 |
| American Equity Reports First Quarter 2010 Operating Earnings of $25.8 Million or $0.43 Per Diluted Common Share. |
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Financial report |
May 5, 2010 |
1365 |
| Xerox CEO to Investors: Industry Leadership, Annuity Business, Strong Financial Position Deliver Shareholder Value. |
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May 4, 2010 |
2218 |
| How to market annuities: know how well annuities can work--then, take that story to your clients. |
Reutemann, John F., Jr. |
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May 1, 2010 |
733 |
| Fixed indexed annuities make a comeback: this best of both worlds" product offers guaranteed principal with the potential of higher returns--learn how and when FIAs are the right solution for your client's needs. |
Mlasko, Melissa |
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May 1, 2010 |
1583 |
| Finally, our 15 minutes of annuity fame. |
Pechter, Kerry |
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Apr 29, 2010 |
517 |
| Index annuities for the "new normal". |
Marrion, Jack |
|
Apr 24, 2010 |
457 |
| Fixed index annuities: "The product that sells itself": a record year for fixed index annuities might make it seem like the most bulletproof offering in your portfolio. But FIA-focused advisors know there are six proactive keys to continuing their sales success. |
Port, David |
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Apr 24, 2010 |
685 |
| The new FIA: daily monitoring capability with few moving parts. |
Port, David |
|
Apr 24, 2010 |
1014 |
| AIG reclaims top fixed annuities spot. |
Lysiak, Fran Matso |
|
Apr 1, 2010 |
424 |
| How to build a steady stream of annuity prospects: prospecting is your no. 1 challenge--but with some simple tricks, you can make it your daily routine. |
Wedmore, Kevin |
|
Apr 1, 2010 |
1009 |
| How to overcome annuity misperceptions: 5 of the biggest annuity myths could become your best selling tools when turned on their heads. |
Weatherford, Cathy |
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Apr 1, 2010 |
871 |
| Why your clients don't have to tie up money any longer: 4 ways to address the 'surrender charge' objection in an annuity sale. |
Conklin, Chris |
|
Apr 1, 2010 |
813 |
| Why other retirement savings vehicles can't compare with annuities: the SPIA could offer clients all the benefits of a pension without the headaches of other products. |
Hahn, Laura |
|
Apr 1, 2010 |
904 |
| Are annuities overhyped as a retirement cure-all? |
|
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Mar 26, 2010 |
292 |
| Annuity production--how'd we do? |
|
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Mar 26, 2010 |
310 |
| The great annuity debate: despite recent annuity industry turmoil, top advisor Bill Bowman's business is blowing up. How's he doing it? Bowman sounds off on what the annuity shakeout and resulting product changes have done for his clients' piece of mind (hint--they've helped a lot). |
Sullivan, John |
Cover story |
Mar 26, 2010 |
1226 |
| Duplicative, confusing, and legally inaccurate: the SEC's attempt to regulate fixed indexed annuities. |
Van Heuvelen, Matt |
|
Mar 22, 2010 |
15436 |
| The Obama administration's plans to promote annuities ... |
|
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Mar 19, 2010 |
247 |
| Confused about your options at retirement? ADVERTISEMENT: Annuities - Phased retirement - Unsecured pensions - Alternatively secured pensions - SIPPs - Final salary - Draw down - Money purchase... |
|
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Mar 11, 2010 |
529 |
| Presidential Life Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results. |
|
Financial report |
Mar 11, 2010 |
2100 |
| Phoenix Launches Indexed Annuity Product Series With "Look Back" Indexed Accounts. |
|
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Mar 10, 2010 |
977 |
| AIMS Benefit Solutions Expands and Strengthens Life, Annuity, and Disability Offerings Through MedLink Alliance. |
|
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Mar 9, 2010 |
682 |
| Mind the income stream: the Obama administration wants to encourage 401(k) participants to use annuities, but workers show little interest. |
Kelly, Susan |
|
Mar 1, 2010 |
1109 |
| Robert Fishbein Named Vice Chair of Committee of Annuity Insurers. |
|
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Mar 1, 2010 |
336 |
| The tax man commeth: with tax time just around the corner, the savvy advisor knows how to make the proper plans to help clients deal with (or entirely avoid) the tax repercussions of their valued annuities. Here are five life-saving strategies to discuss. |
Port, David |
|
Mar 1, 2010 |
945 |
| Create a sale by defining your goals. (Annuity Advisor). |
Marrion, Jack |
|
Mar 1, 2010 |
482 |
| Focusing on the foundations: selling annuities in a shaky financial market. |
Hirsch, Charles K. |
|
Mar 1, 2010 |
2279 |
| American Equity Reports Record Operating Earnings of $28.7 Million or $0.48 Per Diluted Share for the Fourth Quarter of 2009 and $101.8 Million or $1.75 Per Diluted Share for the Year 2009. |
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Financial report |
Feb 24, 2010 |
1902 |
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