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Annuity roundup: Corebridge exits variable annuities

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Update: Morningstar expands vol control index range in US annuities

12 Jun 2025

Update: 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.

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Annuities roundup: Florida broker found in breach of Reg BI

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.

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Jackson’s new Rila offers full protection

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.

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Annuities roundup: AuguStar adds five more MerQube indices to FIA

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.

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MerQube volatility control indices debut in annuity

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).

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Annuities roundup: Lincoln brings vol control indices to IULs

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.

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Invesco’s QQQ vol target, decrement index launched for annuity

14 Mar 2025

Invesco’s QQQ vol target, decrement index launched for annuity

The American investment manager has exclusively licensed its new volatility target index with a decrement overlay to Eagle Life for a fixed index annuity (FIA) in the US.

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Annuity roundup: Minnesota adds index basket to IUL

03 Mar 2025

Annuity roundup: Minnesota adds index basket to IUL

Also: Jackson Financial posts robust sales; Canada’s life insurance new premium hits a record high.