Joe Maringer Named Incoming Chief Distribution Officer at MassMutual Ascend
Longtime industry leader, Joe Maringer, will be assuming the role of Chief Distribution Officer at MassMutual Ascend effective November 1, 2026, reporting to Dominic Blue, President and Chief Executive Officer of MassMutual Ascend. He succeeds Tim Minard, who shared his plans to retire at the end of this year after a 10-year career at MassMutual Ascend and over 40 years serving the insurance industry.
MassMutual Ascend Surpasses $2 Billion in Lifetime Advisory Annuity Sales, Reflecting Continued Momentum in RIA Channel
MassMutual Ascend today announced it has surpassed $2 billion in lifetime advisory annuity sales, a significant milestone that underscores the growing adoption of advisory annuities within the registered investment advisor (RIA) channel.
MassMutual Ascend Life Insurance Company Launches New Optional Death Benefit Rider on Fixed-Indexed Annuities
In a recent survey, 73% of Americans say estate planning is personally important.1 As people begin to prepare for the future, they may be asking, “What can I do to leave a lasting legacy for my loved ones?” MassMutual Ascend is excited to launch its new optional death benefit rider, the Legacy Ascender, on fixed-indexed annuities to help clients leave a lasting legacy. The Legacy Ascender rider is designed to build on assets already accumulated, while also protecting them.
MassMutual Ascend Life Insurance Company Launches New Optional Income Rider on Fixed-Indexed Annuities
On average, about 11,200 people1 are reaching retirement age every day. This means more people are looking for sources of guaranteed income as they are looking at their financial plan. MassMutual Ascend offers a suite of annuity products, including their new optional income rider, the Income Ascender, on fixed-indexed annuities. The Income Ascender rider helps protect the money already accumulated, while also providing guaranteed growth of future income.
MassMutual Ascend Adds the First Trust Barclays Edge Index to Its Suite of Fixed-Indexed Annuities
MassMutual Ascend announced the addition of the First Trust Barclays Edge Index to its fixed-indexed annuities. The First Trust Barclays Edge Index is a multi-asset index seeking to provide equity and fixed income exposure through a combination of indices, including Capital Strength™ Index and Value Line Dividend™ Index, while aiming to control risk by maintaining a volatility target at or below 7%. The First Trust Barclays Edge Index now joins the diverse array of available strategies in the fixed-indexed and registered index-linked annuities offerings at MassMutual Ascend.
