May updates show the industry is still struggling with historic low rates.
Tax benefits come to the fore if inherited retirement accounts get the ax
Tax is on earnings from nonqualified annuities, dividends, rents and taxable interest
Most in poll say they'll be carrying substantial debt load from mortgages, cars and credit cards
With sales of deferred-income annuities up, carriers see an opportunity
Prudential's decision to raise the price tag on an already pricey VA has some B-Ds thinking twice about pushing the product. Darla Mercado reports.
Department seeking comments before proposing formal method.
Axa is the latest insurer to drop aggressive VA investment options, moving customers into funds that are less volatile. The shift will affect some 500,000 policies.
