Speak with a Registered Agent: 1-866-223-2121

Speak with a Registered Agent: 1-866-223-2121

Fixed Annuity Income Riders

The fixed annuity is an important tool to help you financially in retirement.  In the Leavenworth Times’ “Dollars and Sense: Income riders a way to achieve retirement goals,” Larry Martin discusses the different income rider options available with a fixed annuity.  I previously blogged about …

Read more

Ohio National’s Variable Annuity Sales Up 8.5%

Even though the financial markets and economy had a volatile year, Ohio National had a record year for their earnings, capital growth, and sales.  Their industry was quite challenged this past year with low interest rates and volatile equity markets, but they maintained their strong …

Read more

ING’s Variable Annuities Lower Shares

On the heels of ING’s negative press regarding variable annuities, their shares fell an average of 5% this week.  This information comes from Henry Steelman’s Annuity News Journal article, “Shares in ING Group Fell 5% Wednesday.”  ING is a huge financial institution all over the …

Read more

Annuity Ratings Outlook May Be Changed by A.M. Best

Ratings company A.M. Best has shown concern lately over marketplace happenings that may push them to downgrade some ratings.  Due to the government’s arguing over the debt crisis and many weak European economies, the U.S. Life/Annuity sector may have its rating downgraded to negative from …

Read more