December 15, 2025

With interest rates climbing, annuity sales have surged significantly, more than doubling compared to previous figures.

The ongoing strong interest in pensions is driving a robust technical demand for credit in the market.

It’s interesting to note how data from the LIMRA Secure Retirement Institute reflects this trend, encompassing total fixed-rate annuities and registered index-linked annuities (RILA). The year-to-date annualized sales data through the second quarter of 2025 reveal quite a shift.

For those interested, there’s an opportunity to download high-resolution charts.

Also, there’s a reminder to register for Apollo Academy’s Outlook Class scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 11 a.m. ET. This session, eligible for one CE credit, will cover not just the macro outlook but also insights on various asset classes from experts like David Sambur (private equity), John Cortese (credit), Olivia Wassenaar (infrastructure), and Scott Weiner (real estate).