25 Nov 2025
Athene readies fully protected Rila, drops Barclays index
The insurer has filed for its third registered index-linked annuity (Rila) product as it seeks to get out of a sales slump.
31 Oct 2025
Rilas power US annuity growth as FIAs slip - Limra
Limra projects full-year annuity sales to exceed US$450 billion despite rate cut headwinds
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.
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.