INDIVIDUAL ANNUITY CONSIDERATIONS, 2005-2009 (1)

($ billions)

      Total
Year Variable Fixed Amount Percent change
from prior year
2005 $136.9 $79.5 $216.4 -2.0%
2006 160.4 78.3 238.7 10.3
2007 184.0 72.8 256.8 7.6
2008 155.7 109.3 265.0 3.2
2009 127.0 107.9 234.9 -11.4

(1) Based on LIMRA's estimates of the total annuity sales market. Includes some considerations (i.e., premiums) that though bought in group settings involve individual buying decisions.

Source: LIMRA International.