LIMRA.com and LOMA.org will be offline for scheduled maintenance on April 26, 8 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. EDT.
LIMRA and LOMA: Empowering Our Members
Advancing the financial services industry by empowering our members with knowledge, insights, connections, and solutions
For more than a century, we’ve served as the largest trade association supporting the insurance and related financial services industry. Today, we’re working with over 700 member companies around the world to help them understand industry trends, inform their strategies, develop their talent, and create solutions that advance the industry.
Learn MoreMagazines and Newsletters
MarketFacts
![](/globalassets/limra-loma/trending-topics/publications/marketfacts/2024/april/0273-2024_mf_april_cover-image_480x270.jpg)
Access insightful thought leadership on the forces driving the financial services industry.
Industry news2use
![](/globalassets/limra-loma/trending-topics/publications/industry-n2u/trending-topics-tier-industry_gettyimages-871095058_480x270.jpg)
This semi-weekly newsletter showcases important global financial services industry updates and links to related LIMRA, LOMA, and SRI resources. Please subscribe to receive Industry news2use in your inbox on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
News from LIMRA
LIMRA: Record-High 2023 Annuity Sales Driven by Extraordinary Growth in Independent Distribution
Propelled by $286.6 billion in fixed annuity sales, total U.S. annuity sales reached a record-high $385.4 billion in 2023, jumping 23% year over year, according to final results from LIMRA’s U.S. Individual Annuity Sales Survey. In the fourth quarter, total annuity sales were $115.7 billion, a 29% increase from the fourth quarter of 2022 and 23% higher than the record set in first quarter 2023.
Read the ReleaseIndustry Trends Articles
LIMRA: Why Fixed-Rate Deferred Annuity Sales Tripled in Two Years
Over the past few years, Americans have endured a pandemic, skyrocketing inflation and predictions about a possible recession — all of which would unnerve most investors. During that time, the equities markets experienced double-digit swings — up more than 20% in 2021, losing all of those gains in 2022, and rebounding in 2023. For those approaching retirement, this volatility can be nerve wracking because trying to time the market is frequently unsuccessful and the idea of losing a significant portion of their nest egg would be unsettling.
Read the PostFrom Hire to Retire
![](/globalassets/limra-loma/global-images/lilicons/superhero-480.png)
Recruiting & Assessment
Our assessment solutions help you identify, recruit, and retain contact center staff, home office employees, remote employees, and managers.
![](/globalassets/limra-loma/global-images/lilicons/onboarding-480.png)
Accelerate Impact Suite
Just getting started in a new role? We can help you accelerate your success!
![](/globalassets/limra-loma/global-images/lilicons/studyroadmap-480.png)
Talent Mobility Suite
Build industry knowledge and set yourself apart.
Upcoming Conferences and Webinars
-
There are currently no upcoming {{selectedCategory.title}}
-
{{eventItem.ext.dateStart.month}} {{eventItem.ext.dateStart.day}}{{eventItem.ext.dateStart.month}} -{{eventItem.ext.dateEnd.month}} {{eventItem.ext.dateEnd.day}}{{eventItem.ext.dateStart.month}} {{eventItem.ext.dateStart.day}}
{{eventItem. title}}
{{eventItem.location}}