Index annuity sales were down 3% in the third quarter over the same period last year, according to the quarterly
In the third quarter, the 31 carriers that sell index annuities took in $20,073,376 in index annuity premiums. The leading carrier was
Bonus annuities have declined in market share from 58.4% to 48.5%, and average commission has fallen to 8.10% from 10.44% a year ago. Commissions range from 3.57% to 12.14%.