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.
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.
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 brings positive sentiment.
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.
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.
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.
12 Jun 2025
Morningstar expands vol control index range in US annuities
American National has added the multi-asset index to its new fixed index annuity (FIA) suite, tapping UBS for the hedging.
04 Jun 2025
Annuities roundup: Florida broker found in breach of Reg BI
Also, US indexed annuity sales and Canadian life insurance premiums are out for Q1 2025; new indices and features are added for fixed index annuity and lifer.
20 May 2025
Jackson’s new Rila offers full protection
The tax-deferred annuity contract features a 100% buffer protection option and a new index account.
29 Apr 2025
Annuities roundup: AuguStar adds five more MerQube indices to FIA
Also: advisor found in breach of fiduciary duty; GBU Life unveils new annuity; Athene simplifies flagship FIAs; and new report predicts US annuity to reach US$388 billion by 2029.
16 Apr 2025
MerQube volatility control indices debut in annuity
The multi-asset suite with intraday volatility control and varying weighting methods is exclusively licensed to AuguStar for its fixed index annuity (FIA).
26 Mar 2025
Annuities roundup: Lincoln brings vol control indices to IULs
Also, Hong Kong authorities give green light to indexed universal life for HNW investors.