| INDIVIDUAL ANNUITY CONSIDERATIONS, 2005-2009 (1) |
($ billions)
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Total |
| Year |
Variable |
Fixed |
Amount |
Percent change
from prior year |
| 2005 |
$136.9 |
$79.5 |
$216.4 |
-2.0% |
| 2006 |
160.4 |
78.3 |
238.7 |
10.3 |
| 2007 |
184.0 |
72.8 |
256.8 |
7.6 |
| 2008 |
155.7 |
109.3 |
265.0 |
3.2 |
| 2009 |
127.0 |
107.9 |
234.9 |
-11.4 |
(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: LIMRA International. |
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