Outlook remains good for variable annuities
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The aging US population created a favorable environment for the growth of the annuity market during 1994. Wealth has increased in the baby boom population through inheritances or higher incomes and this demographic group has selected annuities to save for retirement. The increase in interest rates during 1994 caused fixed annuities to become more popular than variable annuities. The financial strength of each annuity firm will depend upon the products and services it offers as well as the entrance of financial institutions into the market.
Publication Name: Best's Review Life-Health Insurance Edition
Subject: Insurance
ISSN: 0275-0988
Year: 1995
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Canada's life insurers face mounting challenges
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The life insurance sector in Canada is expected to encounter increasing marketplace pressures. Challenges to this sector include industry consolidation, rising competition from banks, dramatically rising health care costs, an ongoing 'flight-to-quality' trend, increasing regulation, and problems in the real estate and commercial mortgage sectors.
Publication Name: Best's Review Life-Health Insurance Edition
Subject: Insurance
ISSN: 0275-0988
Year: 1996
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This selling season's hit: equity-indexed annuities
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Equity-indexed annuities were introduced in the US on Feb 15, 1995, with Keyport's KeyIndex. The retirement products available are linked to a stock index and the investment never loses the principal invested. There are approximately 30 insurance companies selling these products and additional insurance companies plan to introduce one.
Publication Name: Best's Review Life-Health Insurance Edition
Subject: Insurance
ISSN: 0275-0988
Year: 1997
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