INSURASALES

Institutional Investors Increase Holdings in F&G Annuities Amid Earnings Beat

Institutional investors including Wellington Management and Raymond James increase holdings in F&G Annuities & Life after the insurer reports strong quarterly earnings and raises dividend payout.

Challenger Limited Revises 2025 Financial Calendar Amid APRA Consultations

Challenger Limited postpones its 2025 Investor Day amid ongoing APRA consultations on annuity capital settings, affecting the Australian insurance and financial sectors.

Strategic Timing Crucial in U.S. Annuity Purchases for Retirement Income

Annuity sales in the U.S. exceeded $432 billion in 2024 as retirees seek guaranteed retirement income. Timing, age limits, and fees are key factors impacting annuity suitability.

Federal Estate Tax Exemption Surge Reshapes Estate Planning for Federal Employees

Explore how the dramatic increase in the federal estate tax exemption impacts estate planning for federal employees, including trust strategies and step-up in basis tax benefits.

Annuities in Retirement Planning: Addressing Complexity and Enhancing Security

Explore the role of annuities in U.S. retirement planning, their complexity, advisor challenges, and their benefits for income security and lifestyle integration.

Federal Judge Allows Lawsuit Against Bank of America Over 401(k) Vesting Practice

Federal judge permits lawsuit alleging Bank of America's 401(k) forfeiture policy breaches federal vesting laws, spotlighting retirement plan compliance.

Athene Leads U.S. Annuity Market Amid Pension Deal Decline and Strategic Shift

Athene Holding sustains leadership in U.S. annuities despite a 19% sales decline and nearly vanished pension deals. Strategic focus shifts to fixed-indexed annuities and defined contribution retirement solutions amid litigation challenges.

Leading TPA Implements CalcFocus Solutions to Transform Life & Annuity Administration

A leading Third-Party Administrator adopts CalcFocus Achieve and Forecast systems to modernize policy administration, enhance digital service, and accelerate Life and Annuity product deployment.

Tropical Storm Erin Expected to Intensify into First Hurricane of Season

Tropical Storm Erin is intensifying and predicted to become the first hurricane of the season, with minimal impact expected on South Florida. Additional Atlantic waves show low development potential.

Michigan Financial Advisor Faces Trial for Insurance Fraud with Annuities

Michigan financial advisor Todd Bernstein charged with insurance fraud for submitting false annuity applications involving early annuity surrenders, under investigation by Michigan DIFS and Attorney General.