Tag: Annuities

TIAA Report Highlights Effective Annuity Integration in Global Retirement Systems

TIAA Institute report reveals how Switzerland and Chile's integrated annuity options achieve higher annuitization rates, offering lessons for U.S. retirement system design and policy.

Lincoln Financial Launches Capital Group Dividend Value ETF Indexed Account in Fixed Indexed Annuities

Lincoln Financial introduces the first Capital Group Dividend Value ETF indexed account in fixed indexed annuities via Lincoln OptiBlend®, combining active management and downside protection for investors.

Social Security COLAs Underestimate Retiree Inflation, Increasing Interest in Annuities

Social Security COLAs are based on an index that does not reflect retirees' spending, causing a loss in buying power. Annuities provide a potential solution with guaranteed lifetime income and inflation protection.

U.S. Life Insurance Industry Adapts to Low Interest Rates with Innovation and Tech

Explore how the U.S. life insurance industry is adapting to low interest rates through product innovation, technological adoption, and strategic capital management to sustain growth and profitability.

U.S. Life/Annuity Industry Posts 13.8% Net Income Growth in 2025

The U.S. life and annuity sector reported a 13.8% increase in net income for the first nine months of 2025, driven by higher investment income and reinsurance reserve adjustments, per AM Best.

U.S. Life/Annuity Sector Posts 13.8% Net Income Growth in Early 2025

The U.S. life/annuity insurance industry reported a 13.8% increase in net income for the first nine months of 2025, driven by higher investment income and strategic reserve adjustments, according to AM Best data.

U.S. Pension Risk Transfer Market Shows Volatility with Buy-In Sales Spike

Explore the latest trends in the U.S. pension risk transfer market as buy-in sales surge amid overall market volatility and regulatory challenges.

Vanguard and TIAA Launch Target-Date Trusts with Lifetime Income Option

Vanguard and TIAA introduce Target Retirement Lifetime Income Trusts, integrating annuities into workplace retirement plans to provide guaranteed lifetime income. This innovation addresses longevity risk and enhances retirement income stability.

CAIS Launches Sports & Entertainment Fund; Magnifact and Cohen & Steers Debut New Insurance and ETF Products

CAIS Advisors to launch sports and entertainment investment fund; Magnifact introduces real-time annuity tracking; Cohen & Steers unveils new ETFs; Guardian Life updates annuity crediting strategies.

AM Best Affirms Stable Credit Ratings for Pacific Life Insurance Group

AM Best affirms stable and strong credit ratings for Pacific Life Insurance Group, highlighting its robust balance sheet, diversified operations, and effective risk management.