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...

2020 Suitability Amendments

Tim BeauregardRegional VP-South Three years after the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) amended the Suitability in Annuity Transactions Model Regulation setting standards and procedures requiring agents and insurers to act in the best interest of...

2023 Annuity Sales off to a Record Start!

Chris Wholehan, President Wholehan Marketing In case you haven’t heard, the Fixed and Fixed Indexed Annuity market is off to a record start for 2023.  A recently published article by Wink, Inc. reported the first quarter sales of all deferred annuities were up 41.9%...

Where Do Annuities Fit?

Regional VP-South I came across an article by Roger Wohlner on Think Advisor this week that I thought was worth sharing. In his article titled, “Where Do Annuities Fit in Your Client’s Retirement Strategy?” Mr. Wohlner talks about how annuities can fit as part of a...