U.S. annuity sales reached a record $119.5 billion in Q2 2025, fueled by product innovation and growing demand for guaranteed retirement income, according to LIMRA.

MetLife completes $10 billion variable annuity risk transfer with Talcott, reducing portfolio risk while retaining policy administration. Part of a broader strategy involving reinsurance and legacy business risk mitigation.

Venerable appoints Alexandra Findleton as head of flow reinsurance, expanding its role in variable annuity flow reinsurance through strategic deals with Corebridge and SunAmerica, boosting assets under management.

Venerable names Alexandra Findleton Head of Flow Reinsurance, expanding its variable annuity reinsurance operations and growth strategy in the U.S. market.

Venerable appoints Alexandra Findleton as Head of Flow Reinsurance to enhance its variable annuity flow reinsurance strategy and expansion efforts.

MetLife completes $10 billion variable annuity risk transfer with Talcott, reducing portfolio risk and managing legacy blocks under evolving regulatory and market conditions.

An investor has filed a complaint against California broker Jason Min, alleging misleading disclosure about surrender charges on variable annuities. The case underscores regulatory importance of suitability and transparent fee disclosure under FINRA rules.

Venerable Holdings boosts assets under management and annual sales through new variable annuity flow reinsurance agreements with Corebridge Financial and American General Life Insurance.

Osaic introduces direct billing for select fee-based variable annuities, simplifying annuity management and enhancing operational efficiency for financial advisors.

MetLife’s $10 billion variable annuity reinsurance deal with Talcott Resolution aims to lower tail risk and release capital, enhancing risk management and financial stability.