INDIVIDUAL ANNUITY CONSIDERATIONS, 2010-2014 (1)

($ billions)

      Total
Year Variable Fixed Amount Percent change from prior year
2010 $140.5 $81.9 $222.4 -6.8%
2011 157.9 80.5 238.4 7.2
2012 147.4 72.3 219.7 -7.8
2013 145.4 84.4 229.8 4.6
2014 140.1 95.8 235.9 2.7
(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.