CompetitionCompetition in US fixed annuity and fixed indexed annuity channels is intensifying, potentially raising liability costs relative to asset yields over the long-term.
Economic UncertaintyManagement continues to expect realizations to be more muted, given the lag typically seen between improving market conditions and realization activity as well as more recent economic uncertainty.
Interest RatesPotential Fed cuts reducing the 10Y US Treasury Yield could negatively impact fixed annuity sales.