Overview
As the SEC, FINRA, and state authorities put increasing regulatory pressure on the securities industry, Variable Annuities and Other Insurance Investment Products is a vital reference for securities professionals and attorneys, compliance officers, general practitioners, and investors. This treatise provides comprehensive and accessible guidance to the many federal and state rules governing these instruments, as well as coverage of other insurance investment products. Every key area is addressed to clarify professional duties and compliance responsibilities, from product design, approval, administration and distribution, to marketing, inspections, and special investment products, including private placements and offshore investment products. Other topics include state insurance licensing requirements for distributors of variable insurance products and state insurance suitability rules; life settlements; and index-linked variable annuities.