Annuities in demand

Despite the current period of low interest rates, annuities have many features that appeal to clients.

January 27, 2012

Are annuities still a viable product for clients?

With uncertainty surrounding pension plans, Peter Wouters, director of retail insurance products and marketing with Kingston, Ont.-based Empire Life Insurance Co., says many investors are still looking for a guaranteed source of income that lasts a lifetime. He explains how annuities can work in an environment of low interest rates. He spoke with reporter Olivia Glauberzon at the TMX Broadcast Centre in Toronto.

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Guaranteeing income with annuities

These days, many clients are seeking out annuities to provide stable income in retirement

  • January 23, 2012 October 30, 2019
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