13 Aug 2025
Jackson’s Rila sales rebound, account value hit US$15bn
The record Rila account balance has supported a ‘sustainable investment spread income’ for the US insurance carrier.
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.
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.
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.
09 Apr 2025
Update - Annuities: actively managed mutual fund debuts in Rila
Nationwide has brought an actively managed mutual fund managed by Capital Group to its registered index linked annuity (Rila), in a first for the market.
12 Feb 2025
Minnesota Life to enter Rila market with JEDI index
The American insurer has filed a registration statement for its first registered index-linked annuity (Rila) that offers exposure to a Janus Henderson equity index.
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.
26 Nov 2024
FIA, Rila sold US$53bn in Q3 24, Allianz sales balloon
The US indexed annuity sales are again in record territory. Allianz, AuguStar, Lincoln blossom while Security Benefit and Symetra are in the shadow by sales.
14 Nov 2024
Annuities: BNPP unveils night owl index
In this week’s roundup, we also look at the latest developments at Jackson, AIG and Principal on top of an update of IUL market.
30 Oct 2024
Annuities: FIA and Rila sales hit US$142.4 billion in 9M 2024
North American partners with AMS on a new FIA; US Senator slams insurance carrier kickbacks; Allianz survey unveils that less than half of Americans have a plan for retirement.