| Individual Annuity Considerations, 2014-2018 (1) |
($ billions)
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Total |
| Year |
Variable |
Fixed |
Amount |
Percent change
from prior year |
| 2014 |
$140.1 |
$96.9 |
$237.0 |
3.1% |
| 2015 |
133.0 |
102.7 |
235.7 |
-0.5 |
| 2016 |
104.7 |
117.4 |
222.1 |
-5.8 |
| 2017 |
98.2 |
105.3 |
203.5 |
-8.4 |
| 2018 |
100.2 |
133.6 |
233.8 |
14.9 |
(1) Based on LIMRA's estimates of the total annuity sales market. Includes some considerations (i.e. premiums) that though bought in group settings involve individual buying decisions.
Source: U.S. Individual Annuities, 4th Quarter 2018, LIMRA, 2019. |
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