Tag Archives: Annuity Rates

An “unreal” annuity story told by insurers.

Posted on August 10, 2026 by henry tapper

First of all the good news; annuity rates give us the best deal since we had an economic collapse in 2008. Annuity rates have reached an 18-year high of 7.75%, according to the Standard Life Annuity Rate Tracker. Second of … Continue reading →

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GARs – a simpler way out for insurers…

Posted on June 22, 2015 by henry tapper

This blog offers insurers a simple way out of the problem they have with Guaranteed Annuity Rates- it means paying the reserved for value of the policy rather than the (lower) investment value of the contributions. By way of explanation.. … Continue reading →

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