- Specifically, S&P is tracking policy information, including features and riders; policy fees and expenses; and sub-account performance for a variety of time periods ranging from the past week to 10 years.
"Especially in todays competitive environment, financial advisers are seeking objective and reliable information on investment products to recommend to their clients, and clients are choosing variable annuities to diversify their portfolios," said Ken Ennis, vice president and general manager of retail market services at Standard & Poors.