Are Your Retirement Savings Safe? Inside Insurance Ratings & the Annuity Boom
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- Inside Insurance Ratings & the Annuity Boom Jeffrey H.
- Jeffrey Snyder, Broadcast Retirement Network
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Are Your Retirement Savings Safe? Inside Insurance Ratings & the Annuity Boom Jeffrey H. Snyder Mon, June 22, 2026 at 9:30 PM GMT+7 13 min read AM Best s Edward Kohlberg breaks down how financial-strength ratings for life insurers and annuity providers work, why they matter for anyone saving for retirement, and what trends are shaping the industry today. Topics covered include the rating process and cadence, the rise of annuities and new market entrants, growing use of private credit in insurers’ portfolios, and how firms stress-test for interest-rate and economic changes. If you’re choosing an insurer for life insurance or an annuity, or advising clients, these insights explain what to watch for when assessing a company’s ability to pay claims long-term.
Jeffrey Snyder, Broadcast Retirement Network
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