Let’s tackle RILA challenges together

After a busy spring conference season, one theme consistently emerged from our conversations with annuity leaders and stakeholders across the insured retirement industry: the urgent need for data consistency and standardization. This, they agreed, is the key to unlocking modernization and accessing promising new distribution channels, especially the Registered Index-Linked Annuity (RILA) market.

The Quest for Data Consistency: A Unified Vision

A primary concern voiced by annuity leaders centers around the fragmented nature of annuity data. Often scattered across disparate systems such as policy administration, CRM, and actuarial platforms, this data sprawl creates significant challenges in achieving a unified and accurate view of annuitant information. The consequences of such inconsistencies are far-reaching, potentially leading to incorrect benefit payments, flawed actuarial calculations, and significant compliance hurdles. The ability to generate accurate reports for regulatory bodies like FINRA and state insurance commissioners is directly hampered by the lack of consistent data across systems.

Navigating New Frontiers: The RILA Market Challenge

The data challenge intensifies when carriers look to enter new markets, particularly the burgeoning Registered Index-Linked Annuity (RILA) space. RILAs represent a distinct distribution channel with unique complexities that differentiate them from traditional annuities. Early entrants into the RILA market are demonstrating promising results, generating considerable buzz and attracting increased interest from other carriers. However, the path to entry is not without its obstacles. Carriers are grappling with the difficulty of connecting their existing systems and adapting to the different standards and contractual nuances inherent to RILAs. The intricacies of these contracts demand a robust and adaptable data infrastructure, a challenge many current systems are not equipped to handle.

Being solely focused on life and annuity, Sureify understands the unique complexities that core systems present for modernization efforts. Recognizing the critical need for solutions that address these data challenges, we are actively engaged in tackling these complexities. Facilitating data consistency and integrating disparate systems will enable carriers to confidently and effectively penetrate the promising RILA market. Let’s discuss how we’re contributing to the advancement of the insured retirement industry.