INDIVIDUAL ANNUITY CONSIDERATIONS, 2006-2010 (1)

($ billions)

      Total
Year Variable Fixed Amount Percent change
from prior year
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 128.0 110.6 238.6 -10.0
2010 140.5 80.8 221.3 -7.3

(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.