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February 4, 2020

Given the strong year for markets overall, you may not remember that 2019 started with tremendous uncertainty. Also, for the first time in over 170 years, the United States closed an entire decade without experiencing a single recession.
February 4, 2020

The IRS requires The Standard to file Form 1099-R by January 31 of the year after a taxable distribution. Your clients should receive their 1099-R forms, which report distributions from annuities, no later than the second week in February.
February 4, 2020

While taxes are top of mind, use our sales idea below to help show clients the benefits a tax-deferred annuity can offer.

Rich Lane
Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Individual Annuities
February 4, 2020

We’ve stopped issuing non-spousal inherited IRAs temporarily while we review the Secure Act and its impact on administering and servicing these contracts. This includes transfers from other carriers.
December 31, 2019

As we start the new year, it’s only natural that we look back at 2019 and forward to 2020. We’re recapping the most-read Annuity Buzz articles of last year and how to preview future rates. Wishing you much success in 2020!

Rich Lane
Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Individual Annuities
December 31, 2019

By Rich Lane, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Reprinted with permission from Advisor Magazine & Advisor e-newsLink.

Rarely does a piece of national legislation significantly improve the availability of annuities to consumers. But that’s what will happen with the SECURE Act.
December 31, 2019

Want a preview of future rates? We have a tool for that. We've added a Rate Preview tool to your distributor page that reveals upcoming rate changes.
December 31, 2019

Wondering which Annuity Buzz articles were the most-read in 2019? Read them again for the inside scoop on product features, process news and sales ideas.
December 31, 2019

Certain annuity owners can expect to see Required Minimum Distribution notifications by the end of January. See which owners will get this news.
December 2, 2019

Thank you for trusting The Standard with your clients' fixed annuities. We value your business and support. From our family to yours, cheers to a happy holiday season!

Rich Lane
Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Individual Annuities