Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefit – Investment Executive https://www.investmentexecutive.com Canada's news source for financial professionals Sat, 09 Nov 2019 06:55:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.3 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/01/cropped-favicon-1-32x32.png Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefit – Investment Executive https://www.investmentexecutive.com 32 32 Empire Life reboots GMWB product https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/products/empire-life-reboots-gmwb-product/ Mon, 23 Oct 2017 21:15:00 +0000 https://avatar.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/empire-life-reboots-gmwb-product/ Fees have decreased by between 15 and 25 basis points compared with the previous version of the product

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]]> Tackling longevity risk https://www.investmentexecutive.com/in-depth_/special-reports/tackling-longevity-risk/ Wed, 27 Sep 2017 16:59:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/tackling-longevity-risk/ Insurance products such as annuities can provide valuable peace of mind for retirees, but there are drawbacks to consider

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]]> Insurers retooling retirement vehicles https://www.investmentexecutive.com/in-depth_/special-reports/insurers-retooling-retirement-vehicles/ Thu, 16 May 2013 18:40:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/insurers-retooling-retirement-vehicles/ Life insurers are designing income products that can adapt to changing economic conditions and interest rates

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]]> A new twist on retirement income https://www.investmentexecutive.com/newspaper_/focus-on-products/a-new-twist-on-retirement-income/ Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/a-new-twist-on-retirement-income/ Fees are up while payouts are down for many traditional GMWBs

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]]> Empire Life introduces new GWB product https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/products/empire-life-introduces-new-gwb-product/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:15:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/empire-life-introduces-new-gwb-product/ Class Plus 2 adds predictability and flexibility to an income-oriented portfolio

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]]> Price hikes threaten affordability? https://www.investmentexecutive.com/newspaper_/front-page/price-hikes-threaten-affordability/ Mon, 03 Dec 2012 17:46:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/price-hikes-threaten-affordability/ Some insurers are removing long-term, guaranteed products

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]]> GMWBs: Down, but not out https://www.investmentexecutive.com/in-depth_/special-reports/gmwbs-down-but-not-out/ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/gmwbs-down-but-not-out/ Diving interest rates and uncertain equities have led to major changes in the availability and features of guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefits. Some advisors are steering clear, but others say GMWBs can be a sound choice

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]]> Wouters on the future of GMWBs https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/products/wouters-on-the-future-of-gmwbs/ Mon, 30 Jul 2012 09:30:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/wouters-on-the-future-of-gmwbs/ The post Wouters on the future of GMWBs appeared first on Investment Executive.

]]> Will GMWBs survive? https://www.investmentexecutive.com/newspaper_/front-page/will-gmwbs-survive/ Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/will-gmwbs-survive/ Several firms temporarily suspend GMWB sales

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]]> SSQ overhauls guaranteed products line-up https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/products/ssq-overhauls-guaranteed-products-line-up/ Mon, 14 May 2012 19:30:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/ssq-overhauls-guaranteed-products-line-up/ New sales of AGI II contracts halted, contributions to existing contracts capped

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