A proposal to regulate equity index annuities as securities is likely to be approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission, an insurance regulator said today. “I see this as moving through the SEC ...

Learn what annuities are, how fixed, variable, indexed, immediate, and deferred annuities work, and how they can help provide steady retirement income.

Let's be clear, while I'm not a fan of these products, I'm not dismissing them either. My major beef with Equity-Indexed Annuities (EIAs) and related products with similar names is the way they are ...

Private equity is all about maximizing profits. That isn't exactly something you want from an insurance provider, as it's ...

Are equity-indexed annuities securities or insurance? Ever since the NASD issued its Notice to Members 05-50 in August 2005, this question has been the subject of much debate. And, until it's resolved ...

The annuities marketplace is banking on continued investment from private equity to keep up with product demand, as US annuity sales increased 8 percent year-over-year to a record $119.2 billion in ...

The promises are enticing: stock market upside with no risk on the downside. Or market “participation” with downside “protection.” File this under too good to be true. As with all sales pitches, the ...

Americans love the idea of participating in the stock market, especially when they’re not risking any losses. That is a true win-win, and is the concept driving indexed products to spectacular sales ...

TOPEKA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Security Benefit Life Insurance Company (Security Benefit) today introduced the TopRidge Bonus Annuity that delivers a combination of a 20% premium bonus, a broad set of ...