Brighthouse Financial is exploring the sale of its US life insurance and annuity business, attracting bids from private equity firms TPG and Aquarian Holdings, signaling shifts in industry investment trends.

Explore how elevated interest rates in mid-2025 enhance immediate annuity payouts, providing retirees age 70+ with reliable, guaranteed income amid economic uncertainty.

LIMRA merges with Alliance for Lifetime Income to boost research and consumer education on annuities and retirement income amid demographic shifts and regulatory changes.

Milliman's 2025 Registered Index-Linked Annuity (RILA) Industry Experience Study highlights surrender rate patterns and behavioral modeling innovations shaping annuity pricing and risk management.

Learn how the IRS five-year rule affects inherited annuities, its tax implications, and strategies for beneficiaries and owners to optimize estate plans and minimize tax liabilities.

Research highlights the strategic value of variable annuities with lifetime income benefit riders, offering retirees income protection and enhanced risk management amid market volatility.

Explore Allianz's fixed index and registered index-linked annuities, designed for retirement income with market-linked growth and principal protection. Understand costs, features, and customization options for these complex insurance products.

Guardian Life Insurance launches MarketPerform RILA in New York, adding Nasdaq-100 investment terms and expanding retirement planning options amid growing financial readiness concerns.

TIAA Traditional annuity inflows hit a five-year high as investors seek guaranteed assets amid market uncertainty, outperforming standard target-date funds in retirement strategies.

Explore how RIAs are leveraging new annuity solutions to enhance transparency, control, and income stability in retirement portfolios while maintaining fiduciary alignment.