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Stellar 2008 Makes for Dismal 2009 in Bank Annuity Sales
Wed, Feb 17, 2010
“There have been only two times in the last five years where we have seen bank channel total annuity sales this low,” said Kehrer-LIMRA's research director.
Industry Views
TIPS for Retirement Investing in the ‘New Normal’
TIPS can preserve purchasing power, provide systematic income and offer the assurance of a government guarantee for retirees depending on income from their investments.
Firms Back Variable Annuity Product Launches With Aggressive Online Marketing Campaigns
With variable annuity sales down, firms are intensifying online product marketing campaigns to reach more prospective investors.
Industry Views are special reports that are sponsored and independent from RIJ's editorial content.
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Annuities
Penn Mutual Enriches Income Benefit Without Raising Fees
Wed, Feb 17, 2010
The "Growth and Income Advantage Benefit" rider now has a 6% annual roll-up and a maximum 5% annual payout.
The Future of Fixed Annuities: A 2020 Vision
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Jack Marrion predicts that by 2020 the securities industry will exercise control over the annuity market in the U.S.
