Longevity Annuity

A longevity annuity is a type of income annuity with a deeply deferred payout period that commences well into the future. For example, a 65 year old person might purchase a longevity annuity with a payout period that begins at age 85. Longevity annuities are relatively new, but they represent a very powerful and efficient form of insurance. Longevity Annuities are often referred to as longevity insurance.

Treasury Department Focuses on Longevity Risk with Retirement Income Guidance

The Treasury Department just released a proposed set of regulations that could have a meaningful impact on the retirement income market in the U.S.

The Treasury’s guidance package builds on feedback received in response to the request for comments issued by the Labor and Treasury Departments last fall.

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SOA Paper Examines Retirement Income Reality Gap

A recent paper sponsored by the...

The Singularity Presents an Extreme Scenario for Retirement and Annuities

There is a prominent and growing group of people who believe that the exponential pace of technological progress will have a profound near-term impact on society.  Singularity is a term often associated with this school of thought.

Longevity Annuity Sales Have Been Slow

Financial Planning reports that sales of longevity insurance or longevity annuities have been slow over the past couple of years. Many companies, including MetLife and The Hartford , have introduced products that are specifically intended to address longevity risk . However, sales of the products have been slower than many industry executives would have expected.
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Mark Iwry Seems to Appear Bullish on Longevity Annuities

Investment News reports that public officials met with retirement income industry executives at the MetLife benefits symposium in Washington. Part of the discussion focused on the use of annuities in defined contribution pension plans such as 401ks.
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