2019 annuity sales reach highest level since 2008

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Insurance Forums - Feb 20, 2020

Total annuity sales were $241.7 billion in 2019, an increase of 3% over 2018 results, representing the highest annual annuity sales recorded since 2008. That’s according to the Secure Retirement Institute Fourth Quarter U.S. Annuity Sales Survey released Feb. 18, which also revealed that total annui...

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