April 2, 2026
Back to Basics: Annuities
CIPR and The Institutes Griffith Foundation Collaborative Webinar Series: Back to Basics
Thursday, April 2 at 12:00pm Central
CIPR is pleased to partner with The Institutes Griffith Insurance Education Foundation for the next installment of our Back to Basics series on Annuities. This non-partisan and non-advocative webinar aims to provide foundational knowledge to help inform important policy conversations.
This session will provide a foundational overview of annuity products, current trends in the annuities market, and today鈥檚 regulatory landscape.
Speakers:
Dr. Cameron Ellis, University of Iowa
Howard Bard, American Council of Life Insurers
Lauren Van Buren, Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance
Moderated by:
Frank Paul Tomasello, The Institutes Griffith Insurance Education Foundation
Eryn Campbell, CIPR
This program is pre-qualified for 海角论坛 Designation Renewal Credits (DRCs). Active designees may apply awarded credits toward the current renewal cycle. Visit the for more information.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify and distinguish between the primary types of annuity products.
2. Analyze current annuity market trends and assess their potential implications for insurers, consumers, and regulators.
3. Explain and apply the role of state insurance regulators in the oversight and supervision of the annuities market.
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As part of our state-based system of insurance regulation in the United States, the 海角论坛 (海角论坛) provides expertise, data, and analysis for insurance commissioners to effectively regulate the industry and protect consumers. The U.S. standard-setting organization is governed by the chief insurance regulators from the 50 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories. Through the 海角论坛, state insurance regulators establish standards and best practices, conduct peer reviews, and coordinate regulatory oversight. 海角论坛 staff supports these efforts and represents the collective views of state regulators domestically and internationally.