Posted on January 30, 2014
A new IRI research study on the retirement outlook for Generation X shows a decline in retirement confidence and savings among the cohort. GenXers reported that their median retirement savings have dropped 15 percent over the last two years.
Posted on December 17, 2013
IRI released its state of the industry report identifying opportunities ahead in 2014. IRI sees macroeconomic headwinds easing after interest rates rose in 2013. With ongoing product innovation and consumer demand, the industry is poised to grow in 2014.
Posted on December 3, 2013
IRI released a new whitepaper focusing on the emergence of "accumulation-oriented variable annuities," which cater to consumers interested in asset growth and downside protection. These products include structured and growth-oriented variable annuities.
Posted on November 19, 2013
IRI released new research results providing a first look at same-sex couples' retirement planning attitudes and behaviors in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision striking down Section 3 of the federal Defense of Marriage Act.
Posted on August 27, 2013
IRI released new research exploring the development and introduction to the annuities market of deferred income annuities (DIAs), which are experiencing rapid sales growth and are being offered by an expanding group of insurers.
Posted on July 1, 2013
IRI released new research chronicling how different workplace experiences and employee benefit histories are causing a great divide among early and late Baby Boomers regarding their financial security and outlook on retirement.
Posted on May 6, 2013
IRI released new research findings identifying strategies to recruit women to the financial advising field. Presently only three in 10 advisors are female, yet 70 percent of women would prefer to work with a female advisor.
Posted on April 9, 2013
IRI and Corporate Insight released a new report analyzing how financial services companies use new technologies to inform consumers.
Posted on April 8, 2013
IRI released its third annual report on Boomers' retirement expectations that reveals a continuing decline in Boomers' retirement planning confidence.
Posted on March 19, 2013
New research findings released today by IRI shows that maintaining state insurance licenses across multiple jurisdictions is a regulatory obstacle that may impede the sale of retirement income products.