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    {December 3rd, 2024} by Wink's Intel Pros

    Products with Indexed Interest Blaze New Sales Records! Wink’s Sales & Market Report, the insurance industry’s #1 resource for annuity sales data since 1998, released its 109th edition report for 3rd Quarter, 2024. One hundred and thirty-six annuity providers participated in the report. Wink, Inc. Releases 3rd Quarter, 2024 Annuity Sales Results    INDEXED LIFE SALES REMAIN AFLOAT […]

    Our best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving

    {November 27th, 2024} by Sheryl J. Moore and Wink's Intel Pros

        So much to be thankful for this year… but most importantly, we are thankful for YOU! The Wink offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday for an extended holiday celebration with our family and friends.  Wishing you bountiful blessings at this time of year!    -The Wink family   

    A note from Wink.

    {November 21st, 2024} by Wink Intel Pros

    We were delaying the newsletter this week to coincide with the publishing of Wink’s Sales & Market Report’s annuity report, however, the report’s publishing has been delayed until early next week.  This is a special day for the Wink team!  At the Wink offices, we declared November 21st as “Vinny Day!”  We nominated this special day five […]

    Getting to know our Maestro of Web Design & App Magic

    {November 13th, 2024} by Wink's Intel Pros

    Daniele Longo spends her days hustling up a robust website design at Wink and she used to translate Portuguese documents into English as a side hustle. Interestingly, instead of slinging code, she once contemplated becoming a flight attendant! Want to hear more about the Brazilian transplant?  Click HERE to read on!

    Full Stack JavaScript Developer, Des Moines Metropolitan Area

    {November 13th, 2024} by Vince Lozada, CTO

    We are seeking a Full Stack JavaScript Developer who can use advanced JavaScript/TypeScript, CSS, and HTML to optimize design, performance, and quality while evolving our technology stack. This person will work across the full stack, building highly scalable distributed solutions that enable positive user experiences and measurable business growth. The ideal candidate will have complete, […]

    Getting to know our Rates Wrangler Extraordinaire

    {October 1st, 2024} by Wink Intel Pros

    Rita, Rates Wrangler Extraordinaire, solicited a charitable contribution out of our CEO faster than any fundraiser in our history due to her love for volunteering at nonprofits. She specifically asked if she could take vacation the week of the Iowa State Fair before she was even hired (like food-on-a-stick much?!?)  This former marketing support expert […]

    Life Insurance Awareness Month #LIAM

    {September 24th, 2024} by Wink's Intel Pros

      September is Life Insurance Awareness Month  Wink supports Life Insurance Awareness and will be joining in this month’s awareness campaign! We will be reprinting our CEO, Sheryl Moore’s most requested life insurance-focused articles all month long; they will be indicated with “reprint” in the title.  You’ll find these timeless articles are still relevant today. […]

    This report identifies sales at an index level: Incomparable resource!

    {August 7th, 2024} by Wink's Intel Pros

    Hybrid indices have been the primary source of indexed insurance companies’ product management efforts over the past few years.  Wink’s Index Intelligence Report identifies indexed annuity and indexed life insurance sales at an index level. It is an annual, complete overview of sales per index (includes all applicable, 10-year historical sales) and identification of the […]

    Getting to know our Product Specspert, Knower of Important Things

    {August 6th, 2024} by Wink's Intel Pros

    Talia, is our Product Specspert, Knower of Important Things. Her passion for one-liners is fueled by the likes of “The Big Lebowski,” “Anchorman,” “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” “Labyrinth,” and “The Princess Bride.” This former Arizonian is steadfastly dedicated to volunteering for her children’s school. Already fascinated with this fantastic female? Click HERE to […]

    We have books!

    {July 29th, 2024} by Wink's Intel Pros

      Indexed annuities offer a safe, steady way to watch your savings grow. These products use stock market gains to boost returns but protect against losses, so your principal is preserved. Sheryl Moore’s book details her first-hand experience using indexed annuities to save for retirement. She explains how they work, shares lessons from over two […]

    Getting to know our Chief of Techie Stuff

    {July 9th, 2024} by Wink's Intel Pros

    Wink’s CTO, Vince Lozada is one of three Wink employees that worked with our CEO over 20 years ago. He actively serves as a Bible study leader, camping enthusiast, AND a killer Java Technical Lead and once taught German and Italian software sales engineers (in the auto industry) how to use the software while speaking […]

    Happy 4th of July!

    {July 3rd, 2024} by Wink's Intel Pros

    Wink will be closed July 4th and 5th for an extended holiday.

    NATIONAL ANNUITY AWARENESS MONTH EDITION

    {June 26th, 2024} by Wink's Intel Pros

    June is National Annuity Awareness Month! We will be reprinting our Chief Storyteller, Sheryl Moore’s most requested annuity-focused articles all month long; they will be indicated with “reprint” in the title.  You’ll find these timeless articles are still relevant today. National Annuity Awareness Month aligns perfectly with Wink’s top priority of ensuring that the public […]

    Special Edition! A note from Wink.

    {May 30th, 2024} by Wink's Intel Pros

    We were delaying the newsletter this week to coincide with the publishing of Wink’s Sales & Market Report’s annuity report, however, the report has been delayed a bit further than expected.  It will be published early next week.  What this week did bring was a special anniversary; 19 years ago on May 27th, Sheryl Moore […]

    Getting to know our Chief Everything Officer

    {May 13th, 2024} by Wink's Intel Pros

    VICTORIA L. GROSSMAN, A.K.A. TORI, A.K.A. THE “DECISION DIVA.” Victoria is our Chief Everything Officer as Wink’s President and she was the first employee that Sheryl J. Moore hired to work with her at Wink. She became a member of the Moore family after Sheryl’s then four-year-old son hit on her at her teenage job. […]

    Risk Management Advisory Council

    {April 8th, 2024} by Wink's Intel Pros

    Congratulations to our CEO, Sheryl J. Moore starting as Member of the Risk Management Advisory Council at The American College of Financial Services!                              

    For Every Life, There is a Story

    {April 2nd, 2024} by Wink's Intel Pros

    April is Donate Life Month; this is a time to remember loved ones who gave the incredible gift of organ, tissue, and eye donation and to celebrate the impact made in the lives of recipients. This month, we remember Alexander M. Betts Jr. (AJ), the son of Wink’s CEO, Sheryl J. Moore and the significance […]

    Getting to know our Market Research Maven

    {March 26th, 2024} by Wink's Intel Pros

    THIS MARKET RESEARCH MAVEN IS ON THE JOB! Cathy, Market Research Maven is the Wink team member who has known Sheryl J. Moore the longest. They have known each other since TLC “didn’t want no scrubs,” and she is definitely the most easygoing person you will ever meet! While she is just as likely to […]

    Women’s History Month

    {March 12th, 2024} by Wink's Intel Pros

    As March is Women’s History Month and we recently had International Women’s Day, we want to give a shoutout to an inspiring industry leader, our rock star CEO, Sheryl Moore.  How Sheryl Moore grew into one of the life and annuity industry’s leading product experts, check out this feature article “From Stay-at-Home mom to Insurance […]

    Getting to know our Chief Storyteller

    {February 21st, 2024} by Wink's Intel Pros

    THEY CALL HER THE “ROCKSTAR.” Sheryl J. Moore, Chief Storyteller, the ORIGINAL member of Wink’s analysis team has been at this for a long time. She’s obsessive-compulsive to a fault and never happy if she’s not twirling 20 plates at once. Want to know MORE about Ms. Moore? From Single Mom to Insurance Rock Star […]

    February 15, 1995 the first indexed annuity sold

    {February 21st, 2024} by Wink's Intel Pros

    On February 15, 1995, Keyport (now Delaware Life Insurance Company) sold the first indexed annuity, KeyIndex Annuity for a premium of $21,000. A decade later, Sheryl J. Moore, Founder and CEO of Wink, Inc., developed the AnnuitySpecs tool after identifying a need that was unmet in the insurance industry;  “Since I first learned about indexed […]

    Wink’s Virtual Career Fair for February’s Insurance Careers Month

    {February 13th, 2024} by Wink's Intel Pros

    Wink is supporting the annual Insurance Careers Month during February with a virtual career fair for the life insurance and annuity industry. This month, insurance job openings will be featured in our weekly newsletter and posted on our website, reaching thousands of members! Please send your applicable job openings to Jamie, Director of Awesomeness at […]

    Just when you think LifeSpecs can’t get any better, we add another enhancement

    {February 5th, 2024} by Wink's Intel Pros

    Just when you think LifeSpecs can’t get any better, we add another enhancement:  Structured Universal Life and Variable Universal Life are represented in our tool. Now, we’ve got you covered for all of your cash value life insurance product needs. You’re welcome! -Wink Intel Pros

    Getting to know Wink: VA Ambassador

    {January 8th, 2024} by Wink's Intel Pros

    Peter is Wink’s VA Ambassador and the only thing more impressive than his knack for variable annuities (VAs) is his Australian accent. While he isn’t the first man to brave Wink’s day-to-day operations, he has more experience than most of the Wink staff combined. Duly-licensed and ready to take on the world, this Aussie is mixing […]

    Merry Christmas!

    {December 19th, 2023} by Wink's Intel Pros and Sheryl J. Moore

    We wish you a very Merry Christmas. May this Christmas bring you many reasons to smile. 

    Wink’s Sales & Market Report: Life sales report update

    {December 1st, 2023} by Wink Intel Pros

    While we delayed this week’s newsletter in anticipation of publishing Wink’s Sales & Market Report’s 3rd Quarter 2023 life sales report, we are unintentionally delayed due to a couple of late sales submissions.  Preliminary sales are available in the online Sales Data Query for subscribers.  Did you see the annuity sales report for the third […]

    Chat with us!

    {October 31st, 2023} by Wink Support

    Need support in a flash, and don’t have time to email or call? Find Wink support online through our chat function. Check it out the next time you need our help! You can get started in the bottom right-hand corner of the site.

    Wink’s extended family is growing!

    {October 3rd, 2023} by Wink's Intel Pros

    Wink’s president, Victoria and her husband, Zach, are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter, Remi Lee Jean. Remi surprised everyone, born four weeks early on September 23, 2023, and was welcomed home last week by her big brother, Jameson, and two older sisters, Layla and Violet.   “Now, I can totally feed those […]

    Special Edition! A note from Wink

    {September 1st, 2023} by Wink's Intel Pros

    We delayed the newsletter this week to coincide with the publishing of Wink’s Sales & Market Report’s life insurance sales report. Check it out HERE! Be sure to read our CEO’s Sheryl Moore’s much-requested compiled information on annuity issuer’s CEO compensation. Click HERE to read! September is Life Insurance Awareness Month (LIAM) and starting with next […]

    MYGA with an indexed bonus: it will definitely get some buzz

    {June 28th, 2023} by Sheryl J. Moore

    American Life & Security Corp. just introduced a new annuity.

    Special Edition! A note from Wink

    {June 1st, 2023} by Wink Intel Pros

    We delayed the newsletter this week to coincide with the publishing of Wink’s Sales & Market Report’s life report and to kick off National Annuity Awareness Month! National Annuity Awareness Month is designed to provide awareness and understanding of annuities and their benefits in financial and retirement planning. Be sure to look for our social […]

    Memorial Day

    {May 25th, 2023} by Wink's Intel Pros

    The Wink office will be closed on Monday, May 29th in observance of the holiday.  We wish you a meaningful and memorable weekend, in remembrance of our heroes this Memorial Day. 

    In case you missed it

    {March 28th, 2023} by Wink's Intel Pros

    This quarter and this year are the greatest MYGA sales have been since Wink began tracking sales of the products in 2015! Click HERE to view Wink’s latest news release. This was a record-setting quarter for indexed annuity sales, topping the prior 3rd quarter 2022 record by 3.47%. This was also a record-setting year for […]

    Getting to know our Director of Awesomeness

    {March 19th, 2023} by Wink's Intel Pros

    Jamie, Director of Awesomeness, is the person you’ll likely hear from when contacting Wink. She and her husband ran seven miles together on their first date- who does that?! Whether she is with her fellow marathoners or running circles around her Wink colleagues, Jamie stays active.  She is responsible for all customer support, sales, social […]

    WINK’S LIFESPECS USERS RECEIVE FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND DOCUMENTS LIBRARY RESOURCE

    {January 4th, 2023} by Wink's Intel Pros

    In the continued pursuit of our mission statement, “To provide the best darned competitive intelligence to the life insurance and annuity industries,” Wink, Inc., is excited to reveal enhancements to their LifeSpecs analysis tool. Wink added the documents library resource to LifeSpecs! It brings a plethora of product information right to you. Among the items […]

    Wishing you many Christmas Blessings!

    {December 20th, 2022} by Wink's Intel Pros

      Wishing many Christmas blessings to you! We hope this holiday brings you all the joy and happiness you so richly deserve. -Sheryl Moore and the Wink, Inc. family     The Wink offices will be closed on December 23rd & 26th to celebrate the holiday with our families. We will also be closed on […]

    Did you miss the life sales report release?

    {December 13th, 2022} by Wink's Intel Pros

    In case you missed it, Wink release 3rd Quarter, 2022 life insurance sales. Click HERE to view the news release. 

    What you may have missed last week

    {November 29th, 2022} by Wink's Intel Pros

    Did you miss last week’s newsletter? Click HERE to check it out!  Top headlines:  Wink, Inc. Releases 3rd Quarter, 2022 Deferred Annuity Sales Results THIRD QUARTER 2022 ANNUITY SALES Time for the structured annuity? and more! 

    Wink’s Demo on AnnuitySpecs’ First-of-Its-Kind Documents Library Resource

    {November 29th, 2022} by Wink's Intel Pros

    Introducing Wink’s demo on Product Information, our library with the documents resource available in the AnnuitySpecs analysis tool, and how it can be useful to you. In addition to the product and rider specifications and the strategies/subaccounts, our documents resource includes the regulatory materials (policy filings, prospectus), marketing materials (client brochures), and the companies’ rates/states […]

    Wink’s Demo on Comparing Products and Riders

    {November 8th, 2022} by Wink's Intel Pros

     You can compare products or riders, and put them in the order you want. #ControlFreaksLoveUs Have you used the Side-by-Side product comparisons menu on our analysis tools? Click HERE to view the AnnuitySpecs Side by Sides Demo Click HERE to view the LifeSpecs Side by Sides Demo   Jamie Johnson, Manager of Awesomeness at Wink, […]

    What’s ‘The One Thing’?

    {October 18th, 2022} by Wink's Intel Pros

    Years ago there was an article, “I Wish I Knew Then: 6 Power Women Share Most Valuable Career Advice” by Moira Forbes. The article had top female leaders, identified as successful at that time, sharing key insights into their careers and were asked “What’s ‘The One Thing’ you wish you would have known when starting […]

    Wink office will be closed on Monday, October 10

    {October 4th, 2022} by Wink's Intel Pros

    The Wink office will be closed on Monday, October 10th in observance of the holiday. 

    Wink’s demo on benchmarking rates

    {September 27th, 2022} by Wink's Intel Pros

    The Product Rates page in our analysis tools allows you to view, filter, sort, save searches, and export current rates for all currently marketed products!   How does it work,  you ask?   Click HERE to view the demo for AnnuitySpecs Product Rates   Click HERE to view the demo for LifeSpecs Product Rates       […]

    Wink’s demo: Slice and dice sales data (in any way you can imagine!)

    {August 31st, 2022} by Wink's Intel Pros

     Wink released the 2nd Quarter, 2022’s sales in its 100th Wink’s Sales & Market Report. Be sure that you know how to slice and dice that sales data in the online Sales Data Query! The query is available for Wink’s Sales & Market Report subscribers. The Sales Data Query allows subscribers to search for sales […]

    Historical Snapshot the heck out of that!

    {August 2nd, 2022} by Wink's Intel Pros

    Starting with the 2Q2022, we will begin taking Historical Snapshots of our product specifications at the end of each quarter. This functionality gives you access to product specifications from past quarters. Wonder what the bonus used to be on that annuity? Check out the Historical Snapshot. How high was the street level compensation on that […]

    Wink’s Demo on Index Intel!

    {July 26th, 2022} by Wink's Intel Pros

    Hybrid indices have been the primary source of indexed insurance companies’ product management efforts over the past few years. An insurance company has difficulty being taken seriously in their indexed offering, without one of these “uncapped” index offerings.  “Insurance companies used to be protective about the sales of volatility-controlled/proprietary/bespoke indices because they were new” states […]

    The Evolution of the Index with Sheryl Moore: July 13th

    {July 12th, 2022} by Jamie Johnson

    An explosion in the growth of proprietary indices and indexed products continues. But regulators are circling. What will the next generation of indexed products look like? Indexed products are popular, offering apparent upside and little downside. But regulators are wary. The growth of proprietary indices has critics claiming consumers are confused and misled by rosy […]

    Historical Snapshot the heck out of that!

    {July 12th, 2022} by Jamie Johnson

    Starting with the 2Q2022, we will begin taking Historical Snapshots of our product specifications. This functionality gives you access to product specifications from past quarters.   Wonder what the bonus used to be on that annuity? Check out the Historical Snapshot. How high was the street level compensation on that contract two years ago? A […]

    Happy 4th of July!

    {June 29th, 2022} by Wink's Intel Pros

    The Wink offices will be closed July 1st-4th for an extended holiday. 

    Annuity Awareness Month Edition

    {June 29th, 2022} by Wink's Intel Pros

    June is Annuity Awareness Month! We reprinted our Chief Storyteller, Sheryl Moore’s most requested annuity-focused articles all month long; they are indicated with “reprint” in the title.  You’ll find these timeless articles are still relevant today. Annuity Awareness Month aligns perfectly with Wink’s top priority of ensuring that the public has the needed information and […]

    ANNUITY AWARENESS MONTH EDITION

    {June 13th, 2022} by Wink's RockStars

      June is Annuity Awareness Month! We will be reprinting our Chief Storyteller, Sheryl Moore’s most requested annuity-focused articles all month long; they will be indicated with “reprint” in the title.  You’ll find these timeless articles are still relevant today. Annuity Awareness Month aligns perfectly with Wink’s top priority of ensuring that the public has the needed […]

    ANNUITY AWARENESS MONTH EDITION

    {June 7th, 2022} by Wink's RockStars

    June is Annuity Awareness Month! We will be reprinting our Chief Storyteller, Sheryl Moore’s most requested annuity-focused articles all month long; they will be indicated with “reprint” in the title.  You’ll find these timeless articles are still relevant today. Annuity Awareness Month aligns perfectly with Wink’s top priority of ensuring that the public has the needed information […]

    Happy 17th Anniversary, Wink and Sheryl J. Moore!

    {May 31st, 2022} by Wink's Intel Pros

    Wink’s founder, Sheryl J. Moore’s experience at insurance companies helped her quickly identify a need that was unmet in the insurance industry for competitive intelligence. In 2005, she developed the AnnuitySpecs analysis tool, then known as AnnuitySpecs.com, out of the dining room of her home in Des Moines, Iowa. After spending endless days working alone […]

    Wink’s Demo TODAY! 11AM CDT, LIVE! with Wink’s CEO’s “Moore on the Market”

    {May 24th, 2022} by Wink's RockStars

    TODAY at 11:00 AM, Central time, join Wink’s CEO, Sheryl J. Moore, the foremost authority in the annuity and life insurance markets for a DYNAMIC  industry update. Registration is limited, don’t miss out! Click HERE TO REGISTER NOW!  

    Wink’s demo on What’s New!

    {April 25th, 2022} by Wink's Intel Pros

    Springtime is synonymous with new life. Keep tabs on newly launched products in the annuity and life insurance industry with the “What’s New” section of our analysis tools, AnnuitySpecs and LifeSpecs.   View a brief overview of What’s New: AnnuitySpecs Whats New LifeSpecs Whats New   Join us in May for our live quarterly webinar, […]

    Annuity Quick Reference Guide

    {March 1st, 2022} by Wink's Intel Pros

    “I do not endorse any company/product. It’s not that I want people to buy annuities; I just want them to have credible information about them so that they can make a decision about if they are right for them.” Wink’s CEO, Sheryl J. Moore   Click to view Wink’s Annuity Quick Reference by Sheryl J. […]

    Women’s History Month

    {March 1st, 2022} by Wink's Intel Pros

    As we have entered Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day approaches, we want to give a shoutout to an inspiring industry leader, our rock star Sheryl Moore.  How Sheryl Moore grew into one of the life and annuity industry’s leading product experts, check out this feature article “From Stay-at-Home mom to Insurance Evangelist” page […]

    TODAY IS THE DAY! Wink’s demo on that BIG, new system enhancement we told you about!

    {February 22nd, 2022} by Wink's Intel Pros

    UPDATED 3/1/2022 Click HERE to view a quick recap   Join us on February 22nd for a demonstration on Wink’s library enhancement to the AnnuitySpecs analysis tool and how it can be useful to you!   It’s a live demo, you get to ask us questions.  Seriously! We hope you love the enhancement! We can’t […]

    In case you missed it- this is what we have been talking about!

    {February 22nd, 2022} by Wink's Intel Pros

    ANNUITYSPECS NOW HOUSES PRODUCT MARKETING MATERIALS, REGULATORY FILINGS, AND RATES/STATES SHEETS February 1, 2022 by Wink’s Press Release — FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION — NEWS RELEASE   WINK’S USERS RECEIVE FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND DOCUMENTS LIBRARY RESOURCE ANNUITYSPECS NOW HOUSES PRODUCT MARKETING MATERIALS, REGULATORY FILINGS, AND RATES/STATES SHEETS Des Moines, Iowa. February 1, 2022– In the continued pursuit of their mission […]

    A personal update from Wink’s CEO, Sheryl J. Moore: Changing this regulation will leave a wonderful legacy for my son.

    {February 1st, 2022} by Sheryl J. Moore

    Remember when I worked with my former Senator to get the law changed, to allow gay men to donate blood? Well, guess what happened two days ago, on what would have been my son’s 25th birthday? The FDA announced that they are looking at changing the eligibility requirements for donating corneas and other tissues! This […]

    Get direct access to Wink’s data

    {January 11th, 2022} by Wink's Intel Pros

    While we continually enhance our site to meet all of your data needs, we understand that any kind of change can cause alarm for some. We now have data feeds and APIs to give your programs direct access to our data without the user interface changes that we make from time to time.   Please […]

    Where in the world is our Chief Storyteller?

    {January 11th, 2022} by Wink's Intel Pros

    Sheryl Moore, our Chief Storyteller stopped by to see friends at Insurance Agency Marketing Services, Inc. and SILAC Insurance Company last week.  They are hosting a virtual meeting, Ascend, where she will be presenting along with industry experts like Robert Shiller, Jonathan Golub from Credit Suisse, and Linas Sudzius from Advanced Underwriting Consultants. Register here. 

    Wink’s analysis tools are a VERY cost-effective product management solution for your team.

    {January 4th, 2022} by Wink's Intel Pros

    We are known for our reliability and service; it definitely sets us apart from the competition! AND, we love our subscribers! Ok, hang on, there’s a lot to read in this next section. Wink’s differentiators from competitors are: Wink’s analysis tools are a VERY cost-effective product management solution for your team. Our support team’s home […]

    It’s a New Year!

    {December 28th, 2021} by Wink's Intel Pros

    The Wink offices will be closed on Friday, December 31st to ring in the New Year. We thank all of you for using Wink’s services and we look forward to another year with you! 

    AnnuitySpecs User Message: Annuity Plan Types

    {December 28th, 2021} by Wink's Intel Pros

    Remember that one time your boss asked you which companies allow NQ Stretch plans? What about that incident where you had to identify which companies offered inherited IRAs? Worry no more! Wink has you covered! You can now easily see (on the specifications) and search for (in Product Search, Advanced Search Options), which annuity plan […]

    May your Christmas be full of light!

    {December 21st, 2021} by Wink's Intel Pros

    “When they saw the star, they were filled with joy!”   Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!   The Wink, Inc. offices will be closed on December 23rd and 24th to celebrate the holiday with our families. We will also be closed on December 31st to ring in the new year.  The Wink, Inc. family […]

    Congratulations Sheryl J. Moore!

    {November 11th, 2021} by Wink Intel Pros

    Congrats to Wink’s CEO, Sheryl J. Moore and the #TALUMINARIES Class of 2021, 👏👏👏👏 inaugural LUMINARIES program! Created with promo.com The World’s #1 Marketing Video Maker View on Promo.com

    An Interview With a Veteran

    {November 9th, 2021} by Wink RockStars

    The Wink officers are closed on Thursday, November 11th to honor Veterans Day. We want to say THANK YOU, we are proud of the military and war veterans who have served!  We would like to take a moment to re-feature a very special veteran in our extended Wink family, Sheryl Moore’s father, Kurt S. Sundberg, […]

    Monthly SPIA Rate Survey

    {November 2nd, 2021} by Wink's Intel Pros

    Did you know that Wink distributes and compiles a monthly SPIA rate survey for insurers?  Participates will receive the SPIA rates for each company, benchmarked by monthly payouts.  The survey is FREE for all participants and is not distributed in any other manner. The survey is not for use in sales situations, or by sales […]

    Congratulations to the Pierce family!

    {October 26th, 2021} by Wink's Intel Pros

    It’s a girl!  We are so excited for the Pierce family on welcoming their beautiful daughter, Violetta, born this week! She was 5lbs 4oz.  Mama and baby are doing great!  Jason, our Connoisseur of Code, VP of Engineering is the proud father and we couldn’t be any prouder for him!            […]

    Iowa Business Owners: If you feel like you need some practical, real-world business management assistance, this is the opportunity for you.

    {October 25th, 2021} by Sheryl J. Moore

    Many of you have heard me talk about how the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Iowa course changed my life. This is a course that is the equivalent of an MBA in 12 weeks. It is not for the faint-hearted, but it is illuminating. I cannot explain how my business has changed because of my experience! Was […]

    No one goes alone!

    {October 5th, 2021} by Wink's Intel Pros

    “We have a saying in my family ‘I go-You go-We go. No one goes alone!’ This is so she is not alone!” Rita, one of our fellow Intel Pros courageously shaved her head along with her daughter, who had to out of necessity, so she wouldn’t be alone. They both sure do rock this hairdo!

    October! It’s time to fill out the quarterly sales survey.

    {October 4th, 2021} by Wink's Intel Pros

    How do you collect life insurance companies’ annuity and life insurance sales data each quarter? 1. We email the survey to insurance companies on the last day of the quarter.   2. We give the insurers most of the month after the end of the quarter (i.e. 3rd Quarter’s sales are due 10/29) to complete […]

    Online Sales Data Query: Subscribers only

    {September 28th, 2021} by Wink's Intel Pros

    Wink’s online Sales Data Query allows Wink’s Sales & Market Report subscribers to search sales by company, sales per distribution channel, sales based upon company ratings, sales of products* with specific product/rider features. Platinum-level subscribers and insurers now have over 20 years of data included in the online query as a part of their subscription.  […]

    Attention Insurers!

    {September 13th, 2021} by Wink's Intel Pros

    Ever wish you had the sales of a product handy while perusing the AnnuitySpecs/LifeSpecs site? Well, NOW YOU DO! Effective immediately, you will see the most recent product-level sales for each product as reported through Wink’s Sales & Market Report on the Product Specs, Product Search results, Product Rates, and Side-by-Side comparisons. Hooray for convenience! (Must […]

    Congratulations Sheryl Moore!

    {August 31st, 2021} by Wink's Intel Pros

    Wink’s CEO, Sheryl Moore has been presented with a Thought Leadership & Education award for the first LUMINARIES recognition program from ThinkAdvisor. 

    AJ Betts LGBTQ Youth Memorial Fund

    {July 27th, 2021} by Wink's Intel Pros

      Alexander M. Betts, Jr., known to all of his friends as AJ, was a light to everyone that knew him, always laughing and smiling. He dedicated his short life to loving and helping others. To his family, he will always be remembered as the kindest human being they have ever known. His happiest moments were […]

    More than a decade of historical sales for each index

    {July 27th, 2021} by Wink's Intel Pros

    Since 2012, hybrid indexes have driven indexed annuity product development, and that trend is gaining momentum with indexed life as well. As a result of product manufacturers’ evolving attitudes about the proprietary nature of these indices over recent years, Wink, Inc. made a decision last year to respond to their requests for intelligence. Wink’s Index […]

    Attention Insurers

    {July 20th, 2021} by Jamie Johnson

    Did you know that insurers participate in all of Wink’s competitive intelligence services for free? From receiving survey results, complimentary reports, to accessing marketable statistics, eligibility for additional subscription benefits, and more;  are there any quid pro quo services that you are missing out on?  Make sure that your products aren’t left in the dust. […]

    Top 10 best- selling products each quarter!

    {July 6th, 2021} by Wink's Intel Pros

    Wink publishes the Top 10 best-selling annuities and life insurance each quarter within Wink’s Sales & Market Report.  The Top 10 products are shown per each product type and per each distribution channel!  Wink’s Sales & Market Report is published quarterly and covers sales and industry trends on annuities (multi-year guaranteed, traditional fixed, indexed, structured, […]

    WinkConnect

    {April 13th, 2021} by Wink's Intel Pros

    Ever search for a product on AnnuitySpecs/LifeSpecs,  failed and asked us for support, only to find out that you needed to look under “The XYZ Insurance Company,” rather than plain ‘ole “XYZ Insurance Company?”   Or, maybe you’ve looked for information on an annuity product and the only word that you could remember from the […]

    When’s the next sales release? Be the first to know!

    {March 23rd, 2021} by Wink's Intel Pros

    Wink is preparing for the release of 4th Quarter, 2020’s Wink’s Sales & Market Report.* All of our quarterly sales releases, annual reports, and other major announcements are published on our site at Wink’s Press Releases. Contact Jamie at support@winkintel.com to be added to our Press Release distribution list and always be in-the-know and the […]

    Courage Award Finalist

    {March 9th, 2021} by Wink's Intel Pros

    Congratulations to our CEO and Chief Storyteller on being a finalist for the Courage Award, presented by the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa at the 2021 Inspiring Women of Iowa event.    Courage Award Finalists Chelsea Krause Rockwell Automation, Burn Boot Camp Ankeny & Clive Iowa Sheryl Moore Wink, Inc. Krista Tedrow South Central Iowa […]

    We moved to Tuesdays!

    {March 8th, 2021} by Wink's Intel Pros

    Hello Friends! Wink’s weekly newsletter will now be in your inbox to greet you first thing on Tuesday mornings! We’ll continue to gather ALL of the life insurance and annuity news from the web to combine into a single source for those of you that are as busy as we are. We’ll continue capturing all […]

    Welcome Jameson Alan!

    {March 3rd, 2021} by Jamie Johnson

    Congratulations to our Chief Everything Officer, Victoria (Tori) along with her husband, Zach Grossman on the birth of their handsome baby boy, Jameson Alan! We are so incredibly thrilled for this addition to their family and to our extended Wink-family. Victoria and baby Jameson are doing great. All of our hearts are bursting with joy! […]

    #NAILBAENGAGE SPOTLIGHT with Annuity Rockstar Sheryl J. Moore

    {January 27th, 2021} by Wink's RockStars

    TODAY! Don’t miss this #NAILBAENGAGE Spotlight Interview with Annuity Rockstar Sheryl J. Moore of Moore Market Intelligence on DAY VI of #NAILBAENGAGE! LOG ON NOW to browse through the DAY VI agenda.

    Did you see Product Rates?! It’s Enhancement Time!

    {January 20th, 2021} by Wink's RockStars

    In case you missed the big announcement last week. We made some pretty cool upgrades to the Product Rates page for both AnnuitySpecs and LifeSpecs.  You’ll have to check it out yourself to experience the full awesomeness, but let’s just say that you are going to love it.   You can now filter the Product […]

    Congratulations to Victoria, our Chief Everything Officer!

    {December 23rd, 2020} by Wink

    We have some WONDERFUL news to share! Through year of many unexpected changes and hardships, silver linings shined brighter.  —————————————————————————————————–           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Wink (@winkintel)  

    Wink is at NAILBA 39: Engage!

    {December 16th, 2020} by Wink's RockStars

      Visit us at NAILBA 39:Engage!   Who The Heck Are We? Only The Greatest Competitive Intel Company on Earth!     We’ve Got the Intel Tools You Need! Annuities, Life Insurance, Side-By-Side Comparisons, 200+ Companies Represented, Thousands of Life and Annuity Product Specs, Current, Upcoming and Historical New Business Rates.   We’ve Got Shirts! […]

    Our best wishes for a safe, healthy, and happy Thanksgiving.

    {November 24th, 2020} by Wink's RockStars

    At this time of Thanksgiving, our thoughts turn gratefully to you with warm appreciation. The Wink offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday for an extended holiday break. Our best wishes for a safe, healthy, and happy Thanksgiving.   -The Wink, Inc. family 

    Holiday season is upon us

    {November 11th, 2020} by Wink's RockStars

    Please note the Wink offices will be closed  on the following  holidays:  Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11th.  Thanksgiving, Thursday and Friday, November 26th and 27th for an extended holiday weekend. Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24th. Christmas, Friday, December 25th. To all the veterans out there… we salute you! Thank you for your service and sacrifice! […]

    Unlimited Access to Wink’s Enterprise Solution

    {October 28th, 2020} by Wink's RockStars

    Wink offers annuity/life distributors an enterprise solution for annuity and life insurance product management.  Side-by-side product comparisons Quickly compare rates on an apples-to-apples basis Advanced Search tool with a detailed rider search A full library of product specifications, standardized in laymen’s terms The unlimited-access iFrame can be added to your website, configured to your branding […]

    You have spoken, Wink listened.

    {October 7th, 2020} by Wink's RockStars

    New product trends can be fleeting. As the market environment changes, so too does product development. However, you have spoken, and Wink listened! Indexed products that have “buy-up caps” will now have their rates and fees listed on our analysis tools’ Product Search, Product Specs, Product Rates, and Historical Rates. Hope you love it!   […]

    New and IMPROVED Online Query

    {September 30th, 2020} by Jamie Johnson

    Welcome to the new and improved Wink Sales Reports and Data Query!   Wink’s Sales & Market Report subscribers, we revamped our query for ease, aesthetics, and quite honestly so it could help you kick some more butt. When you log into the site, choose from the “Data Level” dropdown to access the reports with […]

    #LIAM2020

    {September 23rd, 2020} by Wink's RockStars

    September is Life Insurance Awareness Month #LIAM!    Wink supports Life Insurance Awareness and will be joining in this month’s awareness campaign! We reprinted our Chief Storyteller’s Sheryl’s most requested life insurance-focused articles all month long; they are indicated with “reprint” in the title.  You’ll find these timeless articles are still relevant today. To make […]

    TOTAL OVERALL INDEXED LIFE SALES (2019)

    {September 16th, 2020} by Jamie Johnson

    In 1998, Wink began tracking indexed life sales by insurance carrier each year in our quarterly Wink’s Sales & Market Report. We compiled all of the data from 1998 – 2019 to  establish the top 10 indexed life carriers for the  “Total Overall Indexed Life Sales.”  Pacific Life Companies is the leader for Total Overall Indexed […]

    Juneteenth

    {June 17th, 2020} by Sheryl J. Moore

    The offices of Wink, Inc will be closed on June 19th each year in observance of Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, and Cel-Liberation Day. 

    15 years!

    {May 27th, 2020} by Wink's RockStars

    They call her “ROCKSTAR”

    {May 27th, 2020} by Wink

    Sheryl J. Moore, Chief Storyteller, the ORIGINAL member of Wink’s analysis team has been at this for a long time. She’s obsessive-compulsive to a fault and never happy if she’s not twirling 20 plates at once. Want to know MORE about Ms. Moore? She is the founder, creator, and President & CEO of Wink, Inc. […]

    Wink’s 2019 Leader in Fixed Annuity Sales

    {April 16th, 2020} by Wink, Inc

              Modern Woodmen of America         Per Wink’s Sales & Market Report, Modern Woodmen of America was the #1 seller of Fixed Annuities in 2019. Rankings based on participants of Wink’s Sales & Market Report.   About Wink’s Sales & Market Report Wink’s Sales & Market Report has […]

    Wink’s 2019 Leader in Indexed Annuity Sales

    {April 16th, 2020} by Wink, Inc

              Allianz Life         Per Wink’s Sales & Market Report, Allianz Life of North America was the #1 seller of Indexed Annuities in 2019. Rankings based on participants of Wink’s Sales & Market Report.   About Wink’s Sales & Market Report Wink’s Sales & Market Report has served […]

    Wink’s 2019 Leader in Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity Sales

    {April 16th, 2020} by Wink, Inc

              New York Life         Per Wink’s Sales & Market Report, New York Life Insurance and Annuity Company was the #1 seller of Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuities in 2019. Rankings based on participants of Wink’s Sales & Market Report.   About Wink’s Sales & Market Report Wink’s Sales & […]

    Wink’s 2019 Leader in Structured Annuity Sales

    {April 16th, 2020} by Wink, Inc

              Equitable Financial         Per Wink’s Sales & Market Report, AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company was the #1 seller of Structured Annuities in 2019. Rankings based on participants of Wink’s Sales & Market Report.   About Wink’s Sales & Market Report Wink’s Sales & Market Report has served […]

    Wink’s 2019 Leader in Variable Annuity Sales

    {April 16th, 2020} by Wink, Inc

              Jackson National Life         Per Wink’s Sales & Market Report, aggregately Jackson National Life Insurance Company and Jackson National Life Insurance Company of New York were the #1 seller of Variable Annuities in 2019. Rankings based on participants of Wink’s Sales & Market Report.   About Wink’s […]

    Wink’s 2019 Leader in Indexed Life Insurance Sales

    {April 16th, 2020} by Wink, Inc

              Pacific Life Companies         Per Wink’s Sales & Market Report, aggregately Pacific Life Insurance Company and Pacific Life & Annuity Company were the #1 sellers of Indexed Life Insurance in 2019. Rankings based on participants of Wink’s Sales & Market Report.   About Wink’s Sales & Market […]

    Wink’s 2019 Leader in Universal Life Insurance Sales

    {April 16th, 2020} by Wink, Inc

              Prudential Companies         Per Wink’s Sales & Market Report, aggregately Pruco Life Insurance Company and Pruco Life Insurance Company of New Jersey were the #1 sellers of Universal Life Insurance in 2019. Rankings based on participants of Wink’s Sales & Market Report.   About Wink’s Sales & […]

    Wink’s 2019 Leader in Whole Life Insurance Sales

    {April 16th, 2020} by Wink, Inc

              Massachusetts Mutual Life Companies       Per Wink’s Sales & Market Report, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company was the #1 seller of Whole Life Insurance in 2019. Rankings based on participants of Wink’s Sales & Market Report.   About Wink’s Sales & Market Report Wink’s Sales & Market Report […]

    Wink’s 2019 Trailblazer in Fixed Annuity Sales

    {April 16th, 2020} by Wink, Inc

              Mutual Trust         Per Wink’s Sales & Market Report, Mutual Trust Life Insurance Company increased their Fixed Annuity market share the greatest percentage of any company, from 2018 to 2019. Rankings based on participants of Wink’s Sales & Market Report.   About Wink’s Sales & Market Report […]

    Wink’s 2019 Trailblazer in Indexed Annuity Sales

    {April 16th, 2020} by Wink, Inc

              Atlantic Coast Life         Per Wink’s Sales & Market Report, Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Company increased their Indexed Annuity market share the greatest percentage of any company, from 2018 to 2019. Rankings based on participants of Wink’s Sales & Market Report.   About Wink’s Sales & Market […]

    Wink’s 2019 Trailblazer in Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity Sales

    {April 16th, 2020} by Wink, Inc

              Equitable Life & Casualty         Per Wink’s Sales & Market Report, Equitable Life & Casualty Insurance Company increased their Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity market share the greatest percentage of any company, from 2018 to 2019. Rankings based on participants of Wink’s Sales & Market Report.   About Wink’s […]

    Wink’s 2019 Trailblazer in Structured Annuity Sales

    {April 16th, 2020} by Wink, Inc

              Protective Life Companies         Per Wink’s Sales & Market Report, aggregately Protective Life and Annuity Insurance Company and Protective Life Insurance Company increased their Structured Annuity market share the greatest percentage of any company, from 2018 to 2019. Rankings based on participants of Wink’s Sales & Market […]

    Wink’s 2019 Trailblazer in Indexed Life Insurance Sales

    {April 16th, 2020} by Wink, Inc

              Lincoln National Life         Per Wink’s Sales & Market Report, aggregately Lincoln National Life Insurance Company and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York increased their Indexed Life Insurance market share the greatest percentage of any company, from 2018 to 2019. Rankings based on participants of […]

    Wink’s 2019 Trailblazer in Universal Life Insurance Sales

    {April 16th, 2020} by Wink, Inc

              Securian Financial         Per Wink’s Sales & Market Report, aggregately Minnesota Life Insurance Company and Securian Life Insurance Company increased their Universal Life Insurance market share the greatest percentage of any company, from 2018 to 2019. Rankings based on participants of Wink’s Sales & Market Report.   […]

    Wink’s 2019 Trailblazer in Whole Life Insurance Sales

    {April 16th, 2020} by Wink, Inc

              Protective Life Companies         Per Wink’s Sales & Market Report, Protective Life Insurance Company increased their Whole Life Insurance market share the greatest percentage of any company, from 2018 to 2019. Rankings based on participants of Wink’s Sales & Market Report.   About Wink’s Sales & Market […]

    Wink’s 2019 Excellence in Annuity Innovation Award

    {April 16th, 2020} by Wink, Inc

            Allianz Life of North America for Allianz Legacy by Design           About Wink’s Sales & Market Report Wink’s Sales & Market Report has served as the insurance industry’s #1 resource of insurance product sales since 1997. Providing sales by product, company, indexing method, index, distribution, surrender charge […]

    Wink’s 2019 Excellence in Life Insurance Innovation Award

    {April 16th, 2020} by Wink, Inc

              John Hancock  for John Hancock Aspire with Vitality           About Wink’s Sales & Market Report Wink’s Sales & Market Report has served as the insurance industry’s #1 resource of insurance product sales since 1997. Providing sales by product, company, indexing method, index, distribution, surrender charge period, […]

    What’s New? What’s Discontinued?

    {April 1st, 2020} by Wink's RockStars

    How do you keep track of all of those changes?! Utilizing our analysis tools, you can access an up-to-date view of the products being launched and retired from the market.    AnnuitySpecs subscribers click HERE LifeSpecs subscribers click HERE   Missing out? To learn more, click HERE

    Getting to know our Chief of the Techie Stuff

    {January 14th, 2020} by Wink's RockStars

    Wink’s CTO is one of TWO Wink employees that worked with the company CEO over 20 years ago. He actively serves as a Bible study leader, camping enthusiast, AND a killer Java Technical Lead and once taught German and Italian software sales engineers (in the auto industry) how to use software while speaking Spanish. Intrigued […]

    Join in the conversation!

    {January 8th, 2020} by Wink's RockStars

    Get social with Wink and our Chief Storyteller, Sheryl J. Moore:  Sheryl J. Moore via LinkedIn for breaking news and thought-provoking discussion in the life insurance and annuity industries. Wink’s company updates via LinkedIn, Instagram, and/or Facebook to connect with us and get to know our team! Also, be sure to visit Sheryl’s profile on Facebook. […]

    A year in review: Most-Read Stories from 2019

    {January 7th, 2020} by Jamie Johnson

      IUL illustrations,  Ken Fisher, annuity illustrations, life lessons, and the Secure Act– view 2019’s most-read news stories from each quarter, according to Wink’s weekly newsletter.    4th Quarter, 2019:  WHAT MIGHT THE SECURE ACT MEAN FOR LIFETIME INCOME? VOYA FINANCIAL TO SELL INDIVIDUAL LIFE BUSINESS AND OTHER CLOSED BLOCKS LIFE LESSONS SECURITY BENEFIT INDEXED […]

    Happy New Year!

    {January 1st, 2020} by Wink's RockStars

    The Wink offices are closed today, January 1st, 2020 to celebrate the holiday with our families.     

    Merry Christmas

    {December 23rd, 2019} by Wink's RockStars

        “Peace on earth will come to stay, when we live Christmas everyday.”     Wishing many Christmas blessings for you! -The Wink, Inc. family   Sheryl, Victoria, Andrew, Emily, Jamie, Lawrence, Peter, Rita, Talia, Vince

    Getting to know our Rates Wrangler Extraordinaire

    {November 5th, 2019} by Wink's RockStars

    WHAT CAN WE SAY ABOUT THE MOST EXPERIENCED FEMALE INSURANCE PROFESSIONAL AT WINK?! Rita, Rates Wrangler Extraordinaire, solicited a charitable contribution out of our CEO faster than any fundraiser in our 14 years’ history due to her love for volunteering at nonprofits. She specifically asked if she could take vacation the week of the Iowa […]

    WinkAssist is here!

    {November 4th, 2019} by Wink's RockStars

    Attention AnnuitySpecs users! Ever wish there were specs on our website for an elusive annuity, which you can no longer find information on? WISH NO MORE! WinkAssist is here to help! Just email us as many details on the product/riders you need help researching, and we will do what we can to get specs approved […]

    How awesome is this?! New LifeSpecs features!

    {November 4th, 2019} by Wink's RockStars

    Attention LifeSpecs users! So, we did this awesome thing with the Product Rates page, and renamed it “Advanced Product Rates.” You’ll probably freak-out and faint at how awesome it is. Please ask a coworker to provide back-up, before using this page for the first time. We mean it; it is THAT good. Also, the Product […]

    Getting to know our Product Specspert, Knower of Important Things

    {October 7th, 2019} by Wink's RockStars

    You’ll never meet a person with more punny friends than this gal! Talia, is our Product Specspert, Knower of Important Things. Her passion for one-liners is fueled by the likes of “The Big Lebowski,” “Anchorman,” “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” “Labyrinth,” and “The Princess Bride.” Steadfastly dedicated to volunteering for her children’s school, this […]

    Getting to know our Chief Everything Officer

    {September 17th, 2019} by Wink's RockStars

    VICTORIA L. PETERSON, A.K.A. TORI, A.K.A. THE “DECISION DIVA.” Victoria, Chief Everything Officer, was the first employee that Sheryl J. Moore hired to work with her at Wink. She became a member of the Moore family after Sheryl’s then four year-old son hit on her at her teenage job. Always willing to help a friend, and […]

    #LIAM2019

    {September 17th, 2019} by Wink's RockStars

    September is Life Insurance Awareness Month #LIAM!  Wink supports Life Insurance Awareness and will be joining in this month’s awareness campaign! We are reprinting our Chief Storyteller, Sheryl’s most requested life insurance-focused articles all month long; they are indicated with “reprint” in the title.  You’ll find these timeless articles are still relevant today. While life […]

    Thank a Soldier

    {September 11th, 2019} by Sheryl J. Moore

    At Wink, we really like to get to know our people. Personally. This morning, my Manager of Awesomeness, Jamie Johnson, received the following email response from a colleague/client in the midst of dealing with some personal challenges. James Hemmerly is not only a member of our Competitive Intelligence community, but a respected colleague/client, and Disabled […]

    #LIAM2019

    {September 10th, 2019} by Wink's RockStars

    September is Life Insurance Awareness Month #LIAM!  Wink supports Life Insurance Awareness and will be joining in this month’s awareness campaign! We are reprinting Sheryl’s most requested life insurance-focused articles all month long; they will be indicated with “reprint” in the title.  You’ll find these timeless articles are still relevant today. While life insurance is […]

    Getting to know our VA Ambassador

    {July 9th, 2019} by Wink's RockStars

    THE ONLY BLOKE RESEARCHING ANNUITIES AT WINK. Peter J. Lamond is the VA Ambassador and the only thing more impressive than his knack for variable annuities (VAs) is his Australian accent. While Wink’s newest member isn’t the first man to brave Wink’s day-to-day operations, he has more experience than most of the Wink staff combined. Duly-licensed and ready […]

    O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

    {July 3rd, 2019} by Wink's RockStars

    Happy 4th of July!  The Wink office will be closed July 4th and 5th for an extended holiday.   We wish you a safe and wonderful Independence Day!       

    Top Selling Indexed ULs of All Time! (2018)

    {June 14th, 2019} by Jamie Johnson

    We began tracking the individual product sales of indexed universal life (IUL) products in the second quarter of 2008.  We recently updated our annual “Top Selling Indexed ULs of All Time” chart to reflect IUL sales through 2018. Transamerica Premier Life’s Transamerica Financial Foundation IUL has the title of the “Top Selling IUL of All […]

    TOP SELLING INDEXED ANNUITIES OF ALL TIME! (2018)

    {June 13th, 2019} by Jamie Johnson

    Wink continues to receive many inquiries about which products are the best-selling indexed annuities of all time. We began tracking individual product sales of indexed annuities in 2006; in 2013 we began to compile these individual product sales to see which products were the top-selling indexed annuities ” of all time” from the 2006-2013 time period. […]

    Annuities are Important! A video chat invite

    {June 4th, 2019} by N/A

      Annuities are Important! Join Highland Capital on Monday, June 17 for an in-depth discussion about WHY your clients need annuities with special guest, Sheryl Moore.  

    TOTAL OVERALL INDEXED ANNUITY SALES (2018)

    {May 20th, 2019} by Jamie Johnson

    We have tracked indexed annuity sales by insurance carrier each year since 1998 in our quarterly Wink’s Sales & Market Report.  All-Time sales for indexed annuities through 2018 are over $629.4 billion according to Wink’s Sales & Market Report! Wow! It has become an ongoing tradition to update our analysis each year, compiling the year-end sales to see which […]

    TOTAL OVERALL INDEXED LIFE SALES (2018)

    {May 20th, 2019} by Jamie Johnson

    In 1998, Wink began tracking indexed life sales by insurance carrier each year in our quarterly Wink’s Sales & Market Report. We compiled all of the data from 1998 – 2018 to  establish the top 10 indexed life carriers for the  “Total Overall Indexed Life Sales.”  Pacific Life Companies is the leader for Total Overall Indexed Life […]

    Getting to know our Market Maverick

    {May 14th, 2019} by Wink's RockStars

    THEY DON’T CALL HER THE MARKET MAVERICK FOR NOTHIN’! Emily E. Nordyke, Market Maverick, was hired (twice!!) for the job she didn’t actually apply for! Her knowledge of American Sign Language initially impressed the big boss and sealed the deal.  Can’t get enough of Emily? We’ll help you out! She distributes, obtains, and manages all […]

    Delivering more value…that is what we do at Wink.

    {May 8th, 2019} by Wink's RockStars

        Wink’s AnnuitySpecs users, effective immediately, you can now choose to include products that are “no longer actively marketed” (a.k.a. no longer available for new sales) in your Product Searches! In other words, have you ever have difficulty trying to identify some old product with a bailout, a ROP or [insert any other feature […]

    Wink’s 2018 Excellence in Life Insurance Innovation Award

    {April 16th, 2019} by Wink, Inc.

              AXA US for IUL Protect 160  (“Extra Interest Credit” feature)         About Wink’s Sales & Market Report Wink’s Sales & Market Report has served as the insurance industry’s #1 resource of indexed insurance product sales since 1997. Providing sales by product, company, crediting method, index, distribution, surrender […]

    Wink’s 2018 Excellence in Annuity Innovation Award

    {April 16th, 2019} by Wink, Inc.

            Midland National Life Insurance Company for LiveWell® Freedom Variable Annuity (“Freedom Date” feature)         About Wink’s Sales & Market Report Wink’s Sales & Market Report has served as the insurance industry’s #1 resource of indexed insurance product sales since 1997. Providing sales by product, company, crediting method, index, […]

    Wink’s 2018 Trailblazer in Whole Life Insurance Sales

    {April 16th, 2019} by Wink, Inc.

              Americo         Per Wink’s Sales & Market Report, Americo Financial Life and Annuity Insurance Company increased their Whole Life Insurance market share the greatest percentage of any company, from 2017 to 2018. Rankings based on participants of Wink’s Sales & Market Report.   About Wink’s Sales & […]

    Wink’s 2018 Trailblazer in Universal Life Insurance Sales

    {April 16th, 2019} by Wink, Inc.

                Massachusetts Mutual Life Companies         Per Wink’s Sales & Market Report, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company increased their Universal Life Insurance market share the greatest percentage of any company, from 2017 to 2018. Rankings based on participants of Wink’s Sales & Market Report.   About Wink’s […]

    Wink’s 2018 Trailblazer in Indexed Life Insurance Sales

    {April 16th, 2019} by Wink, Inc.

              Symetra Financial         Per Wink’s Sales & Market Report, Symetra Life Insurance Company increased their Indexed Life Insurance market share the greatest percentage of any company, from 2017 to 2018. Rankings based on participants of Wink’s Sales & Market Report.   About Wink’s Sales & Market Report […]

    Wink’s 2018 Trailblazer in Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity Sales

    {April 16th, 2019} by Wink, Inc.

              Reliance Standard         Per Wink’s Sales & Market Report, Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company increased their Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity market share the greatest percentage of any company, from 2017 to 2018. Rankings based on participants of Wink’s Sales & Market Report.   About Wink’s Sales & Market Report […]

    Wink’s 2018 Trailblazer in Indexed Annuity Sales

    {April 16th, 2019} by Wink, Inc.

              RiverSource Life         Per Wink’s Sales & Market Report, RiverSource Life Insurance Company increased their Indexed Annuity market share the greatest percentage of any company, from 2017 to 2018. Rankings based on participants of Wink’s Sales & Market Report.   About Wink’s Sales & Market Report Wink’s […]

    Wink’s 2018 Trailblazer in Fixed Annuity Sales

    {April 16th, 2019} by Wink, Inc.

              AIG         Per Wink’s Sales & Market Report, aggregately American General Life Insurance Company, The United States Life Insurance Company in the City of New York, and The Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company increased their Fixed Annuity market share the greatest percentage of any company, from 2017 […]

    Wink’s 2018 Leader in Whole Life Insurance Sales

    {April 16th, 2019} by Wink, Inc.

              Massachusetts Mutual Life Companies         Per Wink’s Sales & Market Report, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company was the #1 seller of Whole Life Insurance in 2018. Rankings based on participants of Wink’s Sales & Market Report.   About Wink’s Sales & Market Report Wink’s Sales & Market […]

    Wink’s 2018 Leader in Universal Life Insurance Sales

    {April 16th, 2019} by Wink, Inc.

              Protective Life Companies         Per Wink’s Sales & Market Report, aggregately Protective Life Insurance Company and Protective Life and Annuity Insurance Company were the #1 sellers of Universal Life Insurance in 2018. Rankings based on participants of Wink’s Sales & Market Report.   About Wink’s Sales & […]

    Wink’s 2018 Leader in Indexed Life Insurance Sales

    {April 16th, 2019} by Wink, Inc.

              Pacific Life Companies         Per Wink’s Sales & Market Report, aggregately Pacific Life Insurance Company and Pacific Life & Annuity Company were the #1 sellers of Indexed Life Insurance in 2018. Rankings based on participants of Wink’s Sales & Market Report.   About Wink’s Sales & Market […]

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