
Regulation & Public Policy
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AnnuitiesFixed index annuities are booming, with Q4 2024 sales up 22% year-over-year, driven by high interest rates. Experts say these products offer better returns,…
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Annuities
How New Tariff Developments Could Impact the Annuity Market
President Trump’s shifting tariff policies are creating financial uncertainty that could directly impact the annuity market. Sudden announcements, rapid reversals and unclear deadlines are… -
Regulation & Public Policy
Are Tariffs Shaping Insurance Company Investment Strategies?
Tariffs and market volatility are pushing insurance companies to adjust investment strategies, emphasizing long-term stability, risk management, greater liquidity and selective opportunities in private… -
Annuities
Anticipated Regulatory Changes in 2025: How New SEC Rules Could Impact Fixed Index Annuities
Fixed index annuities are growing in popularity, and financial professionals are watching for future regulatory changes. Currently, state governments regulate them, but the U.S. -
Regulation & Public Policy
How the Social Security Fairness Act Could Change Retirement Benefits
Before leaving office in January, former President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, which could change retirement benefits. By removing… -
Regulation & Public Policy
Is There Hidden Risk in Your Annuity Company’s Balance Sheet?
When notes from the September 2023 Federal Open Market Committee meeting were released last month, they revealed that some members thought further interest rate…