As the trade groups that represent the interests of fixed indexed annuity providers challenge the Department of Labor's fiduciary rule in three federal courts, at least one insurance company is adjusting its fixed indexed annuity product lineup.
New York City-based Voya Financial Inc. has rolled out the Voya Quest series of fixed indexed annuities, which includes three new products that feature lower surrender fees than previous products and the option to choose from a five-, seven- or 10-year contract surrender schedule.
Like previous fixed indexed annuity product offerings, the new series of annuities is indexed to the Standard and Poor's 500 and guarantees principal protection. A Guaranteed Living Withdrawal Benefit rider can be purchased at an additional cost for investors seeking a lifetime stream of income.
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Nick Thornton
Nick Thornton is a financial writer covering retirement and health care issues for BenefitsPRO and ALM Media. He greatly enjoys learning from the vast minds in the legal, academic, advisory and money management communities when covering the retirement space. He's also written on international marketing trends, financial institution risk management, defense and energy issues, the restaurant industry in New York City, surfing, cigars, rum, travel, and fishing. When not writing, he's pushing into some land or water.
