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Annuity Caution #7: Variable Annuity Rider Buy Backs

Recently, annuity-owners of variable annuities with riders from insurance companies, such as Axa Equitable and The Hartford, have been contacted by their insurance company issuer. The offer is in writing, and sometimes followed up with a phone call, with offers to pay the annuity-owner a one-time lump sum to relinquish (void) some of the initial riders with guarantees, benefits that rely on the insurance company to pay them. Is the lump sum better or the long-term guarantee? Read this before you invest!

Annuity Caution #6: L-Share / Short Surrender Annuities

Be cautious about purchasing a variable annuity with a shortened (3-4 year) surrender period. They could cost you more. Read this before you invest!

Annuity Caution #3: Variable Annuity Transfers

Are you considering a replacement of your current variable annuity with another? Read this before you transfer!

Annuity Caution #2: FINRA Broker Lookup

Prior to purchasing an annuity, look up your financial advisor on FINRA’s website to see if he or she has any complaints on file or a criminal background. Read this before you invest!

Annuity Caution #1: Pre-Purchase Annuity Checklist

Prior to purchasing a variable you should consider the information below. Read this before you invest!

ANNUITY WARNINGS

Annuity Sales Trends

If you watch financial news headlines you may have seen recent stories about a slump in annuity sales. However, the …

Prudential to Halt Sales of Variable Annuities with GLWB

Prudential Financial has announced that they will no longer sell variable annuities with guaranteed living benefits in response to the …

Nationwide Announces New Annuity Suite

In response to the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, annuity heavy weight, Nationwide has announced the …

New Annuity Product for New Yorkers

AIG Life & Retirement has just launched Power Index Premier NY Index Annuity with Lifetime Income Builder, according to a …

In the News: Annuity Leaders Talk Hot Topics

Recently Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW), a full-service, boutique investment bank and broker-dealer that specializes in the financial services sector, …

The Profile of an Annuity Buyer

During the month of September, the Insured Retirement Institute is hosting 4 virtual sessions, the Supply Chain Summit, to examine …

ARTICLES & GUIDES

Annuity Sales Trends

If you watch financial news headlines you may have seen recent stories about a slump in annuity

Prudential to Halt Sales of Variable Annuities with GLWB

Prudential Financial has announced that they will no longer sell variable annuities with guaranteed

Nationwide Announces New Annuity Suite

In response to the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, annuity

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