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SRP in brief: plan of action

15 Sep 2025

SRP in brief: plan of action

The latest analysis, product news, people moves and market reviews from SRP’s news desk.

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IUL drives US life insurance to new heights: Limra survey

12 Sep 2025

IUL drives US life insurance to new heights: Limra survey

Indexed universal life sales increased by nearly a third in Q2 2025 year-on-year, a record high.

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Salt Financial: institutional strategies are increasingly moving into retail products

11 Sep 2025

Salt Financial: institutional strategies are increasingly moving into retail products

The company has been particularly successful in the US annuities market, capturing approximately 25% of new FIA mandates in recent years.

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Annuities roundup: Securian Financial enters Rila market, deploys JEDI index

04 Sep 2025

Annuities roundup: Securian Financial enters Rila market, deploys JEDI index

Also: Jackson adds fixed index annuities; IAMS partners broker-dealer for registered index-linked annuities (Rilas); Wink survey unveils best sellers; Moody’s report shines a light on carriers’ profitability.

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Annuities roundup: Lincoln FIA debuts Nasdaq Priva Index

20 Aug 2025

Annuities roundup: Lincoln FIA debuts Nasdaq Priva Index

Also: Transamerica and Pacific Life bring new features; Blackstone re-insures Pacific Life’s certain FIA products; SEC updates guidance on Rila disclosure.

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Annuities roundup: Rila sales climb 20% in Q2 2025

30 Jul 2025

Annuities roundup: Rila sales climb 20% in Q2 2025

Also, Hong Kong welcomes more indexed universal life (IUL); Revol One Financial brings new FIA; two insurers partner on distribution; AllianceBernstein adds Pacific Life.

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Salt Financial: intraday vol control boosts risk management in FIAs

21 Jul 2025

Salt Financial: intraday vol control boosts risk management in FIAs

Volatility-controlled indices featuring intraday data and rebalancing have emerged as new tools to refine the performance of fixed index annuities (FIA), particularly in volatile conditions.

People
RBC taps Cacib in QIS structuring push

08 Jul 2025

RBC taps Cacib in QIS structuring push

The latest appointment is part of RBC’s plan to build out its multi-asset strengths as a key strategic focus area for the bank’s global markets business.

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Annuity roundup: Corebridge exits variable annuities

01 Jul 2025

Annuity roundup: Corebridge exits variable annuities

Also, Delaware Life launches accumulation fixed index annuity with Janus Henderson index; Salt Financial research backs intraday mechanism; Security Benefit’s survey shows positive sentiment.

People
Natixis taps HSBC QIS head in US push

27 Jun 2025

Natixis taps HSBC QIS head in US push

The French bank is seeking to expand its equity derivatives footprint in the US following last year’s comeback.

Products
US indexed annuities hit US$45bn in Q1 2025

20 Jun 2025

US indexed annuities hit US$45bn in Q1 2025

Sales of registered indexed linked annuity (Rila) is up 20% while fixed index annuity (FIAs) slows down year-on-year.

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GS survey: 88% of US insurers offer structured investments

16 Jun 2025

GS survey: 88% of US insurers offer structured investments

The vast majority of respondents expect AI to impact the way clients get educated on the value of annuities.