12 Sep 2025
Indexed annuity and life take centre stage in growth agenda US carrier
The life insurance and annuities provider is hoping to scale FIA, IUL and Rila products through organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
11 Sep 2025
US indexed annuities sales hit record US$52bn in Q2 2025
Sales of Rilas increased by 15% YoY while those for FIAs rebounded.
11 Aug 2025
Janus Henderson expands indexed annuity offering
The asset manager is growing its presence in the US indexed annuity market with a range of proprietary indices.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
15 Jan 2025
Barclays Aries strategy surfaces in new FIA range
The multi-asset volatility control index is now available in a suite of fixed index annuities (FIAs) to be issued by Delaware Life.
03 Jan 2025
Annuities roundup: Pacific Life enters Rila market
Plus: Allianz and Prudential make moves in multi-billion US dollar reinsurance; AM Best maintains stable outlook; Corebridge’s 21.6% ownership sales completed.
09 Dec 2024
Annuities: Empower adds first FIA from Allianz
In this indexed annuities roundup, we also look at the latest IUL sales results, American Equity’s rating update and new offerings from American National and Guaranty.