On August 4, SEC staff updated guidance on the use of rate sheet supplements in disclosing changes to terms in insurance products. As revised, updated ADI 2018-05 enables insurers to use rate sheet supplements to notify...more
8/11/2025
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Builder of Investment Models Deviates From Blueprints Employee’s Rogue Remodeling Costs Builder Plenty -
The SEC’s recent order instituting administrative and cease-and-desist proceedings (OIP) against registered...more
5/8/2025
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Contingent deferred annuities (CDAs) represent an interesting approach to securing lifetime income but have struggled for recognition in the marketplace since their introduction more than a decade ago. Recent developments,...more
5/2/2025
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The recent rule and form amendments adopted by the SEC to facilitate the registration of registered index-linked annuities (RILAs) and market-value adjustment annuities (MVAs) on Form N-4 have been broadly welcomed by the...more
1/31/2025
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On July 1, 2024, pursuant to congressional mandate, the SEC adopted a new registration framework for registered index-linked annuities (RILAs). In addition, the SEC has extended the ambit of this framework to include...more
On July 1, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted a new registration framework for registered index-linked annuity (RILA) contracts. RILA contracts allow investors to allocate purchase payments to one or more...more
On July 1, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced new rules for registered index-linked annuities (RILAs) and registered market-value adjustment annuities (MVAs). The new rules will significantly impact...more
Congress directed the SEC to adopt a new registration statement for registered indexed annuities (RILAs) by the end of June. Several months ago, the SEC published its proposed registration statement and related rules. As we...more