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title: "The FIDx Five: New Annuity Rules"
description: The latest edition of The FIDx Five, features industry insights on annuities, retirement, and fintech.
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# [The FIDx Five: New Annuity Rules](https://fidx.io/resources/the-fidx-five-81-edition)

 Written by [FIDx](https://fidx.io/resources/author/fidx) | Feb 28, 2025 7:45:00 PM

#### Retirement, Annuity, & Fintech Insights 

New definitions are causing concern among annuity issuers. Get a clear understanding of the implications and then stick around to read the four other stories in this edition of "The FIDx Five."

**Annuity Safety at Risk   
**Regulators are shifting the goalposts, [leaving some annuity providers scrambling.](https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2025/02/26/this-new-definition-could-hurt-some-annuity-issuers-safety-scores/) 

Source: "This New Definition Could Hurt Some Annuity Issuers' Safety Scores," ThinkAdvisor, 02/26/25

**Insurance Maps Redrawn**  
Where your insurer operates matters more than ever. [See how these changes affect your business.](https://www.lifeannuityspecialist.com/c/4773454/643914/carriers_regional_footprints_changed_since)

Source: "How Carriers' Regional Footprints Changed Since 2019," Life Annuity Specialist, 02/28/25 

Retirement's Silent Crisis   
Scott Galloway has a stark warning: [Social Security's cracks are widening.](https://www.thestreet.com/retirement/scott-galloway-warns-us-on-social-security-big-retirement-problem)

Source: "Scott Galloway warns U.S. workers on Social Security, retirement flaw," The Street, 02/26/25

Equitable's Bold Bet   
Reinsurance windfall fuels a strategic power play. [Understand the implications of Equitable's latest move.](https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/equitable-use-funds-reinsurance-deal-boost-alliancebernstein-stake-2025-02-24/) 

Source: "Equitable to use funds from reinsurance deal to boost AllianceBernstein stake," Reuters, 02/24/25

**MassMutual's Leadership Shift**  
A new captain takes the helm at MassMutual. [What does Joe Mallee's promotion mean?](https://www.investmentnews.com/life-insurance-and-annuities/massmutual-elevates-joe-mallee-to-head-up-advisor-network/259489)

Source: "MassMutual elevates Joe Mallee to head up advisor network," InvestmentNews, 02/27/25

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