SPECIAL REPORT
Special Report: Variable Annuity Sales Decrease Amid Regulatory Changes

Variable annuities (VA) continue to be in demand in the marketplace as individuals approaching retirement age look for savings vehicles to help them manage their long-term needs. However, the continued low interest rate environment and recent equity market volatility have pressured policyholders’ VA returns. This has also pressured insurers’ ability to manage large blocks of in-force VA business, many of which have richer guarantees than are currently underwritten.