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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.
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.
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.
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 Feb 2025
Annuities roundup: insurers gear up for Rila N-4 registration
Also: FIA and Rila sales together hit US$190.7 billion; Finra beefs up Rila sales practice; BofA USA Growth FC 10 Index surfaces
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.
14 Jan 2025
Annuities roundup: Ibexis introduces prop indices designed by UBS, Barclays
Plus: Global Atlantic brings another Rila; Limra forecasts FIAs slowdown; Salt Financial unveils best index performers; Milliman finds sharp increases in surrender rates.
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.
25 Nov 2024
Citi Loomis Sayles index launched via annuity
Nationwide has added the Loomis Sayles Discovery Index to its fixed index annuities (FIAs) in partnership with Citi and Annexus.
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.