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Annuity market update, 1st quarter 2026

ByDavid Wang
24 July 2026

Our annuity market update for the first quarter of 2026 contains commentary and analysis on global annuity markets. Our featured article provides insight into long-term care riders on annuity products.

We discuss:

  • Why long-term care riders are gaining traction and who is buying
  • Product trends of U.S. traditional variable annuities and RILA
  • Product trends of U.S. fixed rate annuities and FIAs
  • Annuity sales in international markets: Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, and Thailand
  • Commentary on the Milliman Hedge Cost Index and the U.S. market
  • Risk-managed funds on VA platforms.

Download the full paper (PDF).


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David Wang

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