annuity products

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  Morningstar Announces New Variable Annuity Comparison Tool

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  May 21, 2012

  Morningstar has launched Morningstar Annuity Intelligence, a web-based product for evaluating variable annuities.

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  The Hartford Sells VA Business to Forethought

  By Arthur D. Postal  |  April 27, 2012

  The Hartford has sold its variable annuity marketing business as part of its effort to reduce its role in the life insurance business.

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  How Are Advisors Managing in a Low-Rate Environment?

  By Gil Weinreich, AdvisorOne  |  April 25, 2012

  While the Federal Reserve's reaffirmation Wednesday of its zero-rate policy is great news for home buyers, low rates remain a significant challenge to retirees and their financial advisors...

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  MetLife’s Landmark Unclaimed Property Settlement Could Approach $700 Million

  By Elizabeth Festa  |  April 24, 2012

  The MetLife Insurance Cos. multi-agency agreement on unpaid life and annuity policies and the reporting of unclaimed property is a landmark agreement, according to NAIC President and Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty.

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  Stark Advice on Risk Avoidance From Leading Academic

  By Gil Weinreich, AdvisorOne  |  December 29, 2011

  Zvi Bodie has long been a lone wolf in the financial services industry. The Boston University finance professor and veteran risk avoidance advocate, has himself risked being pelted with eggs, or worse.

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  Variable Annuities Set to Drive Industry to $150 Billion in 2011

  By Danielle Andrus, AdvisorOne  |  November 14, 2011

  Annuity sales fell in the third quarter from the second quarter, but are up from the same period one year ago by 5%, the Insured Retirement Institute announced on Nov. 8.

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  The Confusing World of Contingent Annuities

  By William H. Byrnes, Esq., Robert Bloink, Esq., LL.M.  |  October 5, 2011

  If you’ve never heard of a 'contingent annuity,' you’re not alone.