The Insured Retirement Institute released the 11^th edition of its IRI Fact Book today. It features information on the latest trends and research in the retirement industry.

"In a rapidly transforming industry, and as it becomes more and more difficult to monitor every change and every data point, it's imperative to have a go-to source so that all the information can be at arm's reach-that's the IRI Fact Book," said IRI President and CEO Cathy Weatherford. "IRI continues to be the leading provider of industry research for public policymakers, the media, to advisors and their clients, and to the entire insured retirement industry. And the IRI Fact Book continues to be our mainstay publication for delivering this unparalleled collection of information to these groups." 

The book includes information that will help financial professionals better understand and serve their clients by addressing subjects beyond annuities. It includes an analysis of how the Dodd-Frank Act will affect annuities regulation; highlights exclusive IRI research on health care costs in retirement; looks closely at various groups, including Baby Boomers, GenX and women; and gives an overview of regulations regarding the use of social media by financial services firms.