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TheStreet’s Annuity Ratings: Strongest Insurers

When buying an annuity, it’s very important that the insurer providing the product is stable. Doing so minimizes the risk that you will lose part or all of your investment. Ratings are a good way to find out about a company’s strength. Here are TheStreet.com’s …

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Annuity Providers: Shakeups at New York Life, Nationwide

Due to the increased costs of hedging risk during a market downturn, Pacific Life has increased the fee of a popular annuity product.  A new article from Janet Paskin of Smart Money says that the Foundations 10 variable annuity, which had guaranteed an annual return …

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Sales of Immediate Annuities Soar for New York Life

Matt Ackerman of Bank Investment Consultant recently reported that sales of immediate annuities have risen over the past several years. For example, New York Life’s immediate annuity sales increased by 34% in 2008. As of December 31st, immediate annuities make up $1.2 billion in the …

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New York Life Sells Over $1 Billion Of Income Annuities in 2008

The Retirement Income Reporter recently published an article highlighting New York Life Insurance Company’s selling a total of $1.2 billion of income annuities during 2008.  About $850 million was sold through New York Life’s own career agency. Over $100 million worth of AARP Lifetime Income …

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