Variable Annuities

Jackson National Life Insurance Company Reports Record Sales for 2009 – Transworld News
Top Best Penny Stocks, a leading financial publication, is pleased to alert investors of stocks on the move. Sign up for our Free Stock Newsletter . With nearly $88 billion in assets (IFRS)*, Jackson National Life Insurance Company (Jackson) is an

Buying Variable Annuities – Walletpop.com
A subaccount’s investment performance determines the future value of a variable annuity. Subaccounts are often conservative funds that invest in bonds with the highest credit rating . Some annuities also offer subaccounts that invest in stocks. You

Investors Tap Into Deathbed Bond Deal – Wall Street Journal
In a little-known practice, investors can recruit a terminally ill person and together they can scoop up these bonds on the open market for a discount. When the bondholder dies, the surviving owner can then redeem them at face value and potentially

Jackson National turns profit in 2009 – Lansing State Journal
Jackson National Life Insurance Co. returned to profitability in 2009, partly on the strength of its annuities business. The insurer, headquartered near Okemos Road and Interstate 96 in Alaeidon Township, reported today it earned $670 million last

Jackson(R) Announces Record Sales and Record Profit in 2009 – StreetInsider.com
LANSING, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– During 2009, Jackson National Life Insurance Company(R) (Jackson) achieved record sales and deposits of $15.2 billion1 and record IFRS net income of $670 million.2 Total sales and deposits were 8 percent higher than

The Retirement Income Show – WJR
Bill Kumm is co-founder and senior partner of Financial Independence LLC. Bill is responsible for developing and implementing investment strategies for individuals, business owners and corporations. He is also involved in overseeing the

Jackson National Life Insurance Company Reports Record Sales for 2009 – Transworld News
Top Best Penny Stocks, a leading financial publication, is pleased to alert investors of stocks on the move. Sign up for our Free Stock Newsletter . With nearly $88 billion in assets (IFRS)*, Jackson National Life Insurance Company (Jackson) is an

Buying Variable Annuities – Walletpop.com
A subaccount’s investment performance determines the future value of a variable annuity. Subaccounts are often conservative funds that invest in bonds with the highest credit rating . Some annuities also offer subaccounts that invest in stocks. You

Investors Tap Into Deathbed Bond Deal – Wall Street Journal
In a little-known practice, investors can recruit a terminally ill person and together they can scoop up these bonds on the open market for a discount. When the bondholder dies, the surviving owner can then redeem them at face value and potentially

Jackson National turns profit in 2009 – Lansing State Journal
Jackson National Life Insurance Co. returned to profitability in 2009, partly on the strength of its annuities business. The insurer, headquartered near Okemos Road and Interstate 96 in Alaeidon Township, reported today it earned $670 million last

Jackson(R) Announces Record Sales and Record Profit in 2009 – StreetInsider.com
LANSING, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– During 2009, Jackson National Life Insurance Company(R) (Jackson) achieved record sales and deposits of $15.2 billion1 and record IFRS net income of $670 million.2 Total sales and deposits were 8 percent higher than

The Retirement Income Show – WJR
Bill Kumm is co-founder and senior partner of Financial Independence LLC. Bill is responsible for developing and implementing investment strategies for individuals, business owners and corporations. He is also involved in overseeing the

Form 10-K for PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC – YAHOO!
You should read the following analysis of our consolidated financial condition and results of operations in conjunction with the Forward-Looking Statements included below the Table of Contents, “Risk Factors,” “Selected Financial Data” and the

Form 10-K for PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC – YAHOO!
You should read the following analysis of our consolidated financial condition and results of operations in conjunction with the Forward-Looking Statements included below the Table of Contents, “Risk Factors,” “Selected Financial Data” and the

DEALTALK-European insurers may bid for ING Asia unit – Reuters
booked a loss in the fourth quarter because of a 190 million euro charge in its Japanese business, which stemmed from changed assumptions about the surrender rate for variable annuities. ING has decided to stop selling them in Japan. The Asian

European insurers may bid for ING Asia unit – Reuters
LONDON/AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – European insurers looking for a bigger slice of Asia’s high-growth markets could consider unsolicited bids for ING’s ( ING.AS ) Asian business, as a growing number of trade buyers hijack plans for IPOs. “There is interest

Growing into retirement – Medford Mail Tribune
to build a floor, such as Treasury Inflation Protected Securities, while others should be used solely for upside, such as stocks, and still others could be used to for flooring and upside, such as variable annuities with guarantees. The key

Form 10-K for PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC – YAHOO!
You should read the following analysis of our consolidated financial condition and results of operations in conjunction with the Forward-Looking Statements included below the Table of Contents, “Risk Factors,” “Selected Financial Data” and the

Form 10-K for METLIFE INC – YAHOO!
Through its subsidiaries, MetLife offers life insurance, annuities, auto and homeowners insurance derivatives, partially offset by gains on embedded derivatives, primarily associated with variable annuity minimum benefit guarantees, and lower

John Hancock Closed End Funds Portfolio Information Now Available – Stockhouse
John Hancock offers a broad range of financial products and services, including life insurance, fixed and variable annuities, fixed products, mutual funds, 401(k) plans, long-term care insurance, college savings, and other forms of business insurance

John Hancock Closed-End Funds Declare Quarterly Distributions – Stockhouse
John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (NYSE: BTO) will declare its quarterly distribution on March 15, 2010 and pay its quarterly distribution as expected on March 31, 2010, with an ex-date of March 18, 2010 and record date of March 22, 2010

Trusted Adviser or Stock Pusher? Finance Bill May Not Settle It – New York Times
Mercer Bullard, a law professor and adviser to regulators, said brokers did not have to disclose upfront how they were paid. The advertisement is meant to evoke the idea of financial adviser as confidant, and is part of brokerage firms’ broader

DEALTALK-European insurers may bid for ING Asia unit – Reuters
booked a loss in the fourth quarter because of a 190 million euro charge in its Japanese business, which stemmed from changed assumptions about the surrender rate for variable annuities. ING has decided to stop selling them in Japan. The Asian

European insurers may bid for ING Asia unit – Reuters
LONDON/AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – European insurers looking for a bigger slice of Asia’s high-growth markets could consider unsolicited bids for ING’s ( ING.AS ) Asian business, as a growing number of trade buyers hijack plans for IPOs. “There is interest

Growing into retirement – Medford Mail Tribune
to build a floor, such as Treasury Inflation Protected Securities, while others should be used solely for upside, such as stocks, and still others could be used to for flooring and upside, such as variable annuities with guarantees. The key

Form 10-K for PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC – YAHOO!
You should read the following analysis of our consolidated financial condition and results of operations in conjunction with the Forward-Looking Statements included below the Table of Contents, “Risk Factors,” “Selected Financial Data” and the

Form 10-K for METLIFE INC – YAHOO!
Through its subsidiaries, MetLife offers life insurance, annuities, auto and homeowners insurance derivatives, partially offset by gains on embedded derivatives, primarily associated with variable annuity minimum benefit guarantees, and lower

John Hancock Closed End Funds Portfolio Information Now Available – Stockhouse
John Hancock offers a broad range of financial products and services, including life insurance, fixed and variable annuities, fixed products, mutual funds, 401(k) plans, long-term care insurance, college savings, and other forms of business insurance

John Hancock Closed-End Funds Declare Quarterly Distributions – Stockhouse
John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (NYSE: BTO) will declare its quarterly distribution on March 15, 2010 and pay its quarterly distribution as expected on March 31, 2010, with an ex-date of March 18, 2010 and record date of March 22, 2010

Trusted Adviser or Stock Pusher? Finance Bill May Not Settle It – New York Times
Mercer Bullard, a law professor and adviser to regulators, said brokers did not have to disclose upfront how they were paid. The advertisement is meant to evoke the idea of financial adviser as confidant, and is part of brokerage firms’ broader

European insurers may bid for ING Asia unit – Reuters
LONDON/AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – European insurers looking for a bigger slice of Asia’s high-growth markets could consider unsolicited bids for ING’s ( ING.AS ) Asian business, as a growing number of trade buyers hijack plans for IPOs. “There is interest

European insurers may bid for ING Asia unit – Reuters
LONDON/AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – European insurers looking for a bigger slice of Asia’s high-growth markets could consider unsolicited bids for ING’s ( ING.AS ) Asian business, as a growing number of trade buyers hijack plans for IPOs. “There is interest

On Investing: Markopolos said Madoff never traded, it was all made up – SW Iowa News
He is licensed to assist you with your investment, retirement plans, life insurance, variable life insurance, fixed and variable annuities. Brian can be reached at Bank Iowa Investment Center, 712-246-1311

John Hancock Closed-End Funds Declare Quarterly Distributions – Stockhouse
John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (NYSE: BTO) will declare its quarterly distribution on March 15, 2010 and pay its quarterly distribution as expected on March 31, 2010, with an ex-date of March 18, 2010 and record date of March 22, 2010

Form 10-K for METLIFE INC – YAHOO!
For purposes of this discussion, “MetLife” or the “Company” refers to MetLife, Inc., a Delaware corporation incorporated in 1999 (the “Holding Company”), and its subsidiaries, including Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (”MLIC”). Following this

Growing into retirement – Medford Mail Tribune
One year after the start of the crash, your 401(k) or IRA is pretty much back to even, according to some studies at least. Now you can get on with the rest of your life, and with planning your future finances. Rather than thinking about how much

DEALTALK-European insurers may bid for ING Asia unit – Reuters
ING’s Asian insurance unit booked a loss in the fourth quarter because of a 190 million euro charge in its Japanese business, which stemmed from changed assumptions about the surrender rate for variable annuities. ING has decided to stop selling them

Humberto Cruz: Groups push ‘fiduciary standard’ for anyone giving – La Crosse Tribune
On the Web site of the brokerage firm Edward Jones (www.edwardjones. com), under the information and accolades about the company and its investment insights, you’ll find the words “Revenue Sharing Information” near the left-hand corner of the home

John Hancock Closed End Funds Portfolio Information Now Available – Stockhouse
John Hancock Advisers, LLC announced today that portfolio information, such as performance, top-ten holdings and sector and industry weightings, as of February 28, 2010 is available for John Hancock closed-end funds. This information is available on

Trusted Adviser or Stock Pusher? Finance Bill May Not Settle It – New York Times
Mercer Bullard, a law professor and adviser to regulators, said brokers did not have to disclose upfront how they were paid. The advertisement is meant to evoke the idea of financial adviser as confidant, and is part of brokerage firms’ broader

On Investing: Markopolos said Madoff never traded, it was all made up – SW Iowa News
He is licensed to assist you with your investment, retirement plans, life insurance, variable life insurance, fixed and variable annuities. Brian can be reached at Bank Iowa Investment Center, 712-246-1311

John Hancock Closed-End Funds Declare Quarterly Distributions – Stockhouse
John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (NYSE: BTO) will declare its quarterly distribution on March 15, 2010 and pay its quarterly distribution as expected on March 31, 2010, with an ex-date of March 18, 2010 and record date of March 22, 2010

Form 10-K for METLIFE INC – YAHOO!
For purposes of this discussion, “MetLife” or the “Company” refers to MetLife, Inc., a Delaware corporation incorporated in 1999 (the “Holding Company”), and its subsidiaries, including Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (”MLIC”). Following this

Growing into retirement – Medford Mail Tribune
One year after the start of the crash, your 401(k) or IRA is pretty much back to even, according to some studies at least. Now you can get on with the rest of your life, and with planning your future finances. Rather than thinking about how much

DEALTALK-European insurers may bid for ING Asia unit – Reuters
ING’s Asian insurance unit booked a loss in the fourth quarter because of a 190 million euro charge in its Japanese business, which stemmed from changed assumptions about the surrender rate for variable annuities. ING has decided to stop selling them

Humberto Cruz: Groups push ‘fiduciary standard’ for anyone giving – La Crosse Tribune
On the Web site of the brokerage firm Edward Jones (www.edwardjones. com), under the information and accolades about the company and its investment insights, you’ll find the words “Revenue Sharing Information” near the left-hand corner of the home

John Hancock Closed End Funds Portfolio Information Now Available – Stockhouse
John Hancock Advisers, LLC announced today that portfolio information, such as performance, top-ten holdings and sector and industry weightings, as of February 28, 2010 is available for John Hancock closed-end funds. This information is available on

Trusted Adviser or Stock Pusher? Finance Bill May Not Settle It – New York Times
Mercer Bullard, a law professor and adviser to regulators, said brokers did not have to disclose upfront how they were paid. The advertisement is meant to evoke the idea of financial adviser as confidant, and is part of brokerage firms’ broader

John Hancock Closed-End Funds Declare Quarterly Distributions – Stockhouse
John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (NYSE: BTO) will declare its quarterly distribution on March 15, 2010 and pay its quarterly distribution as expected on March 31, 2010, with an ex-date of March 18, 2010 and record date of March 22, 2010

John Hancock Closed-End Funds Declare Quarterly Distributions – Stockhouse
John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (NYSE: BTO) will declare its quarterly distribution on March 15, 2010 and pay its quarterly distribution as expected on March 31, 2010, with an ex-date of March 18, 2010 and record date of March 22, 2010

The Benefits of Fixed Annuities – ElderLawAnswers.com
In addition, the annuity is fixed. Unlike a variable annuity, which can fluctuate with the stock market, the amount you get with a fixed annuity stays the same each month. It is sort of like having your own personal pension plan. The benefit of an

How you can lose money in a money fund: Fees – Courier-Journal
If you invest in a money fund, you may think you won’t lose money. But if your money fund is in a variable annuity, you probably lost from 1 percent to 3 percent the past 12 months — not because the funds’ investments were bad, but because of

On Investing: Markopolos said Madoff never traded, it was all made up – SW Iowa News
He is licensed to assist you with your investment, retirement plans, life insurance, variable life insurance, fixed and variable annuities. Brian can be reached at Bank Iowa Investment Center, 712-246-1311

DEALTALK-European insurers may bid for ING Asia unit – Reuters
ING’s Asian insurance unit booked a loss in the fourth quarter because of a 190 million euro charge in its Japanese business, which stemmed from changed assumptions about the surrender rate for variable annuities. ING has decided to stop selling them

The Benefits of Fixed Annuities – ElderLawAnswers.com
In addition, the annuity is fixed. Unlike a variable annuity, which can fluctuate with the stock market, the amount you get with a fixed annuity stays the same each month. It is sort of like having your own personal pension plan. The benefit of an

How you can lose money in a money fund: Fees – Courier-Journal
If you invest in a money fund, you may think you won’t lose money. But if your money fund is in a variable annuity, you probably lost from 1 percent to 3 percent the past 12 months — not because the funds’ investments were bad, but because of

On Investing: Markopolos said Madoff never traded, it was all made up – SW Iowa News
He is licensed to assist you with your investment, retirement plans, life insurance, variable life insurance, fixed and variable annuities. Brian can be reached at Bank Iowa Investment Center, 712-246-1311

DEALTALK-European insurers may bid for ING Asia unit – Reuters
ING’s Asian insurance unit booked a loss in the fourth quarter because of a 190 million euro charge in its Japanese business, which stemmed from changed assumptions about the surrender rate for variable annuities. ING has decided to stop selling them

European insurers may bid for ING Asia unit – Reuters
ING’s Asian insurance unit booked a loss in the fourth quarter because of a 190 million euro charge in its Japanese business, which stemmed from changed assumptions about the surrender rate for variable annuities. ING has decided to stop selling them

John Hancock Closed-End Funds Declare Quarterly Distributions – Stockhouse
John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (NYSE: BTO) will declare its quarterly distribution on March 15, 2010 and pay its quarterly distribution as expected on March 31, 2010, with an ex-date of March 18, 2010 and record date of March 22, 2010

Humberto Cruz: Groups push ‘fiduciary standard’ for anyone giving – La Crosse Tribune
On the Web site of the brokerage firm Edward Jones (www.edwardjones. com), under the information and accolades about the company and its investment insights, you’ll find the words “Revenue Sharing Information” near the left-hand corner of the home

Trusted Adviser or Stock Pusher? Finance Bill May Not Settle It – New York Times
Mercer Bullard, a law professor and adviser to regulators, said brokers did not have to disclose upfront how they were paid. The advertisement is meant to evoke the idea of financial adviser as confidant, and is part of brokerage firms’ broader

European insurers may bid for ING Asia unit – Reuters
ING’s Asian insurance unit booked a loss in the fourth quarter because of a 190 million euro charge in its Japanese business, which stemmed from changed assumptions about the surrender rate for variable annuities. ING has decided to stop selling them

John Hancock Closed-End Funds Declare Quarterly Distributions – Stockhouse
John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (NYSE: BTO) will declare its quarterly distribution on March 15, 2010 and pay its quarterly distribution as expected on March 31, 2010, with an ex-date of March 18, 2010 and record date of March 22, 2010

Humberto Cruz: Groups push ‘fiduciary standard’ for anyone giving – La Crosse Tribune
On the Web site of the brokerage firm Edward Jones (www.edwardjones. com), under the information and accolades about the company and its investment insights, you’ll find the words “Revenue Sharing Information” near the left-hand corner of the home

Trusted Adviser or Stock Pusher? Finance Bill May Not Settle It – New York Times
Mercer Bullard, a law professor and adviser to regulators, said brokers did not have to disclose upfront how they were paid. The advertisement is meant to evoke the idea of financial adviser as confidant, and is part of brokerage firms’ broader

Form 10-K for METLIFE INC – YAHOO!
For purposes of this discussion, “MetLife” or the “Company” refers to MetLife, Inc., a Delaware corporation incorporated in 1999 (the “Holding Company”), and its subsidiaries, including Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (”MLIC”). Following this

Beacon: Q4 Fixed Annuity Premium Down 11% – Insurance News Net
Evanston, IL, March 2, 2010— U.S. sales of fixed annuities were an estimated $19.6 billion in fourth quarter 2009, according to data from the Beacon Research Fixed Annuity Premium Study. Quarterly sales were down 43% and 11% compared to fourth

The Benefits of Fixed Annuities – ElderLawAnswers.com
If you are looking for a steady stream of income in retirement, an immediate fixed annuity may be the answer. An immediate fixed annuity isn’t flashy and doesn’t promise big gains, but with the stock market so uncertain, sometimes steady is better

Job Title: Bank Investment Representative – WEAU-TV 13
BancMutual Financial & Insurance Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Bank Mutual recruiting for a registered representative to sell fixed/variable annuities, and mutual funds for a grouping of several bank branches in Northwestern Wisconsin. Minimum

Five steps to rethinking your retirement plan – Erie Times-News
used to build a floor, such as Treasury Inflation Protected Securities, while others should be used solely for upside, such as stocks, and still others could be used for flooring and upside, such as variable annuities with guarantees.

Humberto Cruz: Groups push ‘fiduciary standard’ for anyone giving – La Crosse Tribune
On the Web site of the brokerage firm Edward Jones (www.edwardjones. com), under the information and accolades about the company and its investment insights, you’ll find the words “Revenue Sharing Information” near the left-hand corner of the home

John Hancock Closed-End Funds Declare Quarterly Distributions – Stockhouse
John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (NYSE: BTO) will declare its quarterly distribution on March 15, 2010 and pay its quarterly distribution as expected on March 31, 2010, with an ex-date of March 18, 2010 and record date of March 22, 2010

Fitch Rates Sun Life Financial Inc.’s Prfd Issuance ‘BBB’ & SLEECS ‘A – Businesswire.com
Fitch has also affirmed SLF’s holding company ratings including all outstanding issues, as well as the Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) ratings of SLF’s primary Canadian and U.S. life insurance subsidiaries at ‘AA-’. The Rating Outlook remains

SFG Announces Management Changes – Market Wire
He was a principal leader on the team that built Midland National and North American’s annuity business from a start up to a $19 Chicago, Illinois, has been providing value-based insurance products since 1886. The Home Office for both companies

Form 10-K for METLIFE INC – YAHOO!
For purposes of this discussion, “MetLife” or the “Company” refers to MetLife, Inc., a Delaware corporation incorporated in 1999 (the “Holding Company”), and its subsidiaries, including Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (”MLIC”). Following this

Beacon: Q4 Fixed Annuity Premium Down 11% – Insurance News Net
Evanston, IL, March 2, 2010— U.S. sales of fixed annuities were an estimated $19.6 billion in fourth quarter 2009, according to data from the Beacon Research Fixed Annuity Premium Study. Quarterly sales were down 43% and 11% compared to fourth

The Benefits of Fixed Annuities – ElderLawAnswers.com
If you are looking for a steady stream of income in retirement, an immediate fixed annuity may be the answer. An immediate fixed annuity isn’t flashy and doesn’t promise big gains, but with the stock market so uncertain, sometimes steady is better

Job Title: Bank Investment Representative – WEAU-TV 13
BancMutual Financial & Insurance Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Bank Mutual recruiting for a registered representative to sell fixed/variable annuities, and mutual funds for a grouping of several bank branches in Northwestern Wisconsin. Minimum

Five steps to rethinking your retirement plan – Erie Times-News
used to build a floor, such as Treasury Inflation Protected Securities, while others should be used solely for upside, such as stocks, and still others could be used for flooring and upside, such as variable annuities with guarantees.

Humberto Cruz: Groups push ‘fiduciary standard’ for anyone giving – La Crosse Tribune
On the Web site of the brokerage firm Edward Jones (www.edwardjones. com), under the information and accolades about the company and its investment insights, you’ll find the words “Revenue Sharing Information” near the left-hand corner of the home

John Hancock Closed-End Funds Declare Quarterly Distributions – Stockhouse
John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (NYSE: BTO) will declare its quarterly distribution on March 15, 2010 and pay its quarterly distribution as expected on March 31, 2010, with an ex-date of March 18, 2010 and record date of March 22, 2010

Fitch Rates Sun Life Financial Inc.’s Prfd Issuance ‘BBB’ & SLEECS ‘A – Businesswire.com
Fitch has also affirmed SLF’s holding company ratings including all outstanding issues, as well as the Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) ratings of SLF’s primary Canadian and U.S. life insurance subsidiaries at ‘AA-’. The Rating Outlook remains

SFG Announces Management Changes – Market Wire
He was a principal leader on the team that built Midland National and North American’s annuity business from a start up to a $19 Chicago, Illinois, has been providing value-based insurance products since 1886. The Home Office for both companies

John Hancock Closed-End Funds Declare Quarterly Distributions – Stockhouse
John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (NYSE: BTO) will declare its quarterly distribution on March 15, 2010 and pay its quarterly distribution as expected on March 31, 2010, with an ex-date of March 18, 2010 and record date of March 22, 2010

How you can lose money in a money fund: Fees – USA Today
But extra fees levied on the funds in variable annuity contracts and by 401(k) sponsors are pushing some funds’ returns below zero. Short-term interest rates are so low 528 money fund subaccounts in variable annuities. All but 42 posted losses

Fitch affirms Sun Life Financial’s ratings – BusinessWeek
Fitch on Tuesday affirmed its ratings for Sun Life Financial and its subsidiaries, but maintained a negative outlook on the company. Fitch kept Sun Life’s issuer default rating at “A,” which is considered investment grade. It affirmed the financial

SFG Announces Management Changes – Market Wire
He was a principal leader on the team that built Midland National and North American’s annuity business from a start up to a $19 Chicago, Illinois, has been providing value-based insurance products since 1886. The Home Office for both companies

Fitch Rates Sun Life Financial Inc.’s Prfd Issuance ‘BBB’ & SLEECS ‘A – Businesswire.com
Fitch has also affirmed SLF’s holding company ratings including all outstanding issues, as well as the Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) ratings of SLF’s primary Canadian and U.S. life insurance subsidiaries at ‘AA-’. The Rating Outlook remains

Beacon’s Fixed Annuity Premium Study Reports Fourth Quarter’s Fixed – StreetInsider.com
EVANSTON, Ill., March 2, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — U.S. sales of fixed annuities were an estimated $19.6 billion in fourth quarter 2009, according to data from the Beacon Research Fixed Annuity Premium Study.1 Quarterly sales were down 43% and 11

Beacon: Q4 Fixed Annuity Premium Down 11% – Insurance News Net
Evanston, IL, March 2, 2010— U.S. sales of fixed annuities were an estimated $19.6 billion in fourth quarter 2009, according to data from the Beacon Research Fixed Annuity Premium Study. Quarterly sales were down 43% and 11% compared to fourth

John Hancock Closed-End Funds Declare Quarterly Distributions – Stockhouse
John Hancock Bank and Thrift Opportunity Fund (NYSE: BTO) will declare its quarterly distribution on March 15, 2010 and pay its quarterly distribution as expected on March 31, 2010, with an ex-date of March 18, 2010 and record date of March 22, 2010

How you can lose money in a money fund: Fees – USA Today
But extra fees levied on the funds in variable annuity contracts and by 401(k) sponsors are pushing some funds’ returns below zero. Short-term interest rates are so low 528 money fund subaccounts in variable annuities. All but 42 posted losses

Fitch affirms Sun Life Financial’s ratings – BusinessWeek
Fitch on Tuesday affirmed its ratings for Sun Life Financial and its subsidiaries, but maintained a negative outlook on the company. Fitch kept Sun Life’s issuer default rating at “A,” which is considered investment grade. It affirmed the financial

SFG Announces Management Changes – Market Wire
He was a principal leader on the team that built Midland National and North American’s annuity business from a start up to a $19 Chicago, Illinois, has been providing value-based insurance products since 1886. The Home Office for both companies

Fitch Rates Sun Life Financial Inc.’s Prfd Issuance ‘BBB’ & SLEECS ‘A – Businesswire.com
Fitch has also affirmed SLF’s holding company ratings including all outstanding issues, as well as the Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) ratings of SLF’s primary Canadian and U.S. life insurance subsidiaries at ‘AA-’. The Rating Outlook remains

Beacon’s Fixed Annuity Premium Study Reports Fourth Quarter’s Fixed – StreetInsider.com
EVANSTON, Ill., March 2, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — U.S. sales of fixed annuities were an estimated $19.6 billion in fourth quarter 2009, according to data from the Beacon Research Fixed Annuity Premium Study.1 Quarterly sales were down 43% and 11

Beacon: Q4 Fixed Annuity Premium Down 11% – Insurance News Net
Evanston, IL, March 2, 2010— U.S. sales of fixed annuities were an estimated $19.6 billion in fourth quarter 2009, according to data from the Beacon Research Fixed Annuity Premium Study. Quarterly sales were down 43% and 11% compared to fourth