Fixed-Rate Deferred Annuity Sales Jump to $44.7B in Q2 2026
Published on: 14/09/2026
MYGA-style fixed-rate deferred annuity sales rose 26% in Q2 2026 to $44.7B, as savers lock in guaranteed rates. See what's driving the surge.
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