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The Annuity Insider Report: Second Quarter 2026

9/17/2026, 12 - 12:45 p.m.
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Overview

Who Should Join

LIMRA Members ONLY

Highlights

The annuity market continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience amid a changing economic landscape. While interest rates have begun to ease from recent highs, they remain supportive of consumer demand, and ongoing market volatility continues to reinforce the value of protection, accumulation, and guaranteed income solutions. Against this backdrop, the industry recorded its 11th consecutive quarter of more than $100 billion in sales, underscoring the enduring appeal of annuities among both financial professionals and consumers.

As the market enters its next phase, critical questions are emerging. How will systemic factors influence product design and competitive positioning? What role will demographic trends, consumer demand, and evolving distribution models play in sustaining growth? And which headwinds could challenge momentum in the years ahead?

Join Keith Golembiewski and Teddy Panaitisor as they analyze the second quarter results, highlight key shifts across product lines and distribution channels, and discuss the opportunities and risks that could shape the industry's trajectory through 2026-2028. This data-driven webinar will provide actionable insights to help industry leaders navigate an evolving market environment.

Presenters

Keith Golembiewski
Assistant Vice President and Director of Annuity Research, LIMRA and LOMA

Keith Golembiewski

Assistant Vice President and Director of Annuity Research, LIMRA and LOMA

In 2024, Golembiewski became the director of LIMRA’s annuity research program. In this capacity, he leads the team responsible for LIMRA’s annuity benchmark sales studies, as well as all annuity trending and insights research. Prior to 2024, he was senior director of LIMRA’s strategic research program, leading the research efforts on key enterprise-wide initiatives, including the direct-to-consumer market, industry scenario planning, and a targeted program of hot topic insights for members.

Golembiewski has more than 25 years of experience in strategic research and competitive intelligence at leading insurance organizations including Prudential Financial, The Hartford, and the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI). He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Connecticut College.

Teodor (Teddy) Panaitisor
Assistant Research Director, Annuity Research , LIMRA and LOMA

Teodor (Teddy) Panaitisor

Assistant Research Director, Annuity Research , LIMRA and LOMA

Teodor (Teddy) joined the LIMRA Secure Retirement Institute in 2015 and is responsible for supporting the individual annuity research program, which includes assisting with benchmarking surveys and supporting the annuity contract level data reporting initiative. Prior to joining LIMRA, he earned his B.S. in Marketing and B.A. in Psychology from Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) in 2014. While at CCSU, he collaborated on various government and academic research projects developing a solid understanding for proper research methodology and statistical analysis. 

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