Annuity Riders and How They Work

David Bollinger Annuity Sales Consultant An annuity rider is an optional feature that can be added to an annuity contract.  It is a way to tailor an annuity to fit the specific needs and goals of the policyholder.  There are a variety of riders available...

Record Breaking Annuity Sales in 2022

David Bollinger Annuity Sales Consultant Annuity sales hit a record last year, eclipsing sales during the 2008 financial crisis amid fear and higher rates. Boosted by massive pension risk transfer transactions and strong sales of fixed annuities, total direct annuity...

How Will Interest Rate Hikes Affect Annuities?

David Bollinger Annuity Sales Consultant Over the First Quarter, according to the preliminary results from the Secure Retirement Institute U.S. Individual Annuity Sales Survey, total U.S. annuity sales increased 4% to $63.6 billion, with fixed products benefiting from...

Why Demand for Annuities Increased in 2021

Annuity Sales Consultant With all of the downsides associated with the Covid-19 pandemic over the last few years, one positive result in the insurance industry is the boosted interest in annuity products for working Americans.  According to the U.S. Individual Annuity...