WINDSOR, Connecticut, Sept. 8 [Category: Financial Services] -- LIMRA posted the following news release:

* * *

LIMRA: U.S. Annuity Sales Reach $121.2 Billion in the Second Quarter of 2026, Setting a New First-Half Record

*

* Record equity markets fuel demand for registered index-linked annuities

* 11th consecutive quarter of total sales above $100 billion

* YTD sales reached $228.7 billion-a new first half record