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July 29, 2021

Our 2020 Community Engagement Report highlights our culture of caring. See how we believe in giving back to the communities where we live and work.
July 29, 2021

Please review this recent compliance alert.
Delaware: Regulation 1214, Suitability of Individual Annuity Sales Recommendations
June 30, 2021

Paul Garofoli has joined our Annuities team as a regional sales director. Based in Texas, he’ll work with our marketing organizations and advisors across the country. Welcome, Paul!
June 30, 2021

Our restricted payout option can give annuity owners peace of mind that their beneficiaries will be paid according to their wishes. See how it can work.
June 30, 2021

For IRAs with reportable contributions for the previous tax year, the Internal Revenue Service requires us to file Form 5498. The deadline for 2021 was once again delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Standard mailed these forms to policyholders on or before June 30, 2021.

June 30, 2021

Please review this recent compliance alert.
Idaho: House Bill 79, Suitability of Individual Annuity Sales Recommendations
June 30, 2021

Please review this recent compliance alert.
Nebraska: Legislative Bill 22, Suitability of Individual Annuity Sales Recommendations
June 1, 2021

When you’re helping a client apply for an IRA, understanding the difference between a rollover and a transfer is important. Checking the wrong box about the source of the funds can result in a letter from the IRS. Let’s look at how to help clients avoid IRS questions about income reporting.
June 1, 2021

During National Annuity Awareness Month in June, use our most popular sales ideas to easily communicate with clients. These resources are great to share the rest of the year, too!

Rich Lane, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Individual Annuities
June 1, 2021

By John Williams, Regional Sales Director, Individual Annuities. Published originally by ThinkAdvisor.

While tax benefits are not the only deciding factor when considering a fixed deferred annuity, they are meaningful and can help your clients see all the positive attributes of annuities.