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How Valuable are Annuity Ratings?

It looks like there are some questionable practices going on with the financial strength rating institutions, according to “CalPERS Gives Rating Agencies an FFF” by Kerry Pechter in the Retirement Income Journal. Investors and advisers alike have historically put a lot of faith in the …

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For Annuities: Choose Your Insurance Company Wisely

It is crucial to choose insurance companies wisely when purchasing annuities.  Your annuity is only as sound as the insurance company that is backing it up.  Sometimes it can be beneficial to split your money into annuities at different insurance companies for even more security.  …

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Annuities Safe with Fidelity Insurance

Fidelity Investment Life Insurance Company and its subsidiary, Empire Fidelity Investments Life Insurance Company have maintained their A+ financial strength rating with A.M. Best.  This information is from a press release by A.M. Best.  The superior strength rating and good issuer credit ratings are great …

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Annuity Sales Soar for Western-Southern

Standard & Poor’s gives Western & Southern Financial an AA+ rating, putting it in the top 10 life insurance companies, according to The Business Courier of Cincinnati, Ohio.  Western-Southern is on track to set a record for their increasing annuity sales this year.  If their …

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