Annuity Buzz

“We’re in the business of helping others, and not just our customers,” said Dan McMillan, president and CEO. “For more than 115 years, The Standard has strengthened our communities by finding ways to care for our friends and neighbors."

We’re excited to welcome Alan Assner to our Annuities team. As assistant vice president, he’ll oversee actuarial, sales distribution, operations, service and strategy.

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.

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!

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.

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.

If an annuity owner passes away, do you know the options for the surviving spouse and beneficiary on an annuity? Assuming ownership of an annuity after the death of an owner might be the best option for a surviving spouse.

Virtual meetings are still the norm for many of us. Up your game by sending a video message that you record on your phone.

By John Williams, Regional Sales Director, Individual Annuities. Reprinted with permission from original source, Advisor Magazine.

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.

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