Nationwide and Annexus Offer First IUL with a Strategy Linked to an Actively Managed Mutual Fund
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Nationwide New Heights IUL II launches with a strategy linked to American Funds The Growth Fund of America and a new index from S&P Dow Jones Indices Columbus, OH – Nationwide and Annexus have launched Nationwide New Heights® Indexed Universal Life (IUL) II, the first indexed universal life insurance policy to offer a strategy linked…

Nationwide and Annexus Launch First-Ever FIA with a Strategy Linked to an Actively Managed Mutual Fund
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Nationwide New Heights Select fixed indexed annuities will offer a strategy linked to American Funds Growth Fund of America, plus two new indices from Goldman Sachs and S&P Dow Jones Indices    COLUMBUS, Ohio – Nationwide, Annexus and Capital Group are partnering to add a new strategy linked to the American Funds® Growth Fund of…

Annexus and Americo Announce Strategic Partnership with Launch of Americo Benchmark Flex Fixed Indexed Annuity Suite
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SCOTTSDALE, AZ, March 3, 2026 – Annexus, a leading designer of innovative retirement solutions, today announced a new strategic partnership with Americo Financial Life and Annuity Insurance Company (Americo), a leading provider of insurance and annuity products. Together they launched the Americo Benchmark Flex and Americo Benchmark Flex Plus with premium bonus fixed index annuities…

Annexus and Athene Announce Major Index Portfolio Enhancements to BCA 2.0 Suite of Fixed Indexed Annuities
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SCOTTSDALE, AZ / WEST DES MOINES, IA, Dec. 16, 2025 – Annexus, a leading designer of innovative retirement solutions, and Athene, a leading provider of fixed indexed annuities (FIAs), have announced several major enhancements to the award-winning Athene® BCA® 2.0 Suite of FIAs. The update introduces the S&P 500® Distance Stabilizer TCA Index – the first…

Financial Business Outlook Magazine Features Ron Shurts, Annexus in November 2025 Issue
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Annexus, the nation’s leading independent retirement planning product design and distribution company, is in the winner’s circle yet again. The company was recently named to the Financial Business Outlook’s list of Top 10 Retirement Planning Service Providers for 2025. The award recognizes companies who deliver “unparalleled quality, excellence, and innovation that consistently showcase zeal and…

Nationwide and Annexus Break New Ground with First Actively Managed Mutual Fund within a RILA
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Nationwide Defined Protection® Annuity 2.0 will offer strategies indexed to American Funds® Growth Fund of America®, helping investors reach long-term goals Columbus, OH – Nationwide, one of the largest providers of insurance and financial services products in the U.S., along with Annexus, a leading independent retirement product design and distribution company, and Capital Group, one of…

Annexus Welcomes Mike Morrone as New Chief Operating Officer
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Annexus, the leading independent designer and distributor of retirement products in the nation, is pleased to announce the hiring of Mike Morrone as its new Chief Operating Officer. Mike brings 25 years of leadership experience from Nationwide, where he made a significant impact across multiple roles, including…

New indices added to Nationwide New Heights® Select FIAs
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New Heights Select will now offer seven index options, allowing investors to accumulate assets for retirement and protect against market risk By Annexus® COLUMBUS, Ohio – Volatile financial markets over the last few years have investors seeking out protection solutions, with 19% saying the most important benefit of working with a financial professional is protecting…

Annexus & North American Win ‘Deal of the Year, Annuities’ at SRP Americas 2024 Awards
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Industry-First Performance Strategy Ladder Crediting Method and 4-in-1 Retirement Benefits Rider Recognized By Annexus® SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Annexus, a leading retirement product design company, in partnership with North American Company for Life and Health Insurance®, one of the largest issuers of fixed index annuities (FIAs) in the U.S.,1 announced that its innovative work…

Annexus and John Hancock Redefine IUL in an Innovative New Partnership
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Annexus and John Hancock Redefine IUL in an Innovative New Partnership By Annexus* Annexus and John Hancock recently formed a groundbreaking collaboration that resulted in the launch of their first-ever product together: John Hancock’s Protection Indexed Universal Life Insurance (PIUL), powered by Annexus’ innovative new index strategy and cutting-edge index. Learn more about this unique…