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There has long been a debate over the benefits of individuals buying annuities products for their retirement needs. But Motley Fool contributor Jessica Alling shows investors a way to jump in on the recent spike in demand for annuities without actually having to buy a single product. Jessica discusses the opportunities available for big insurers and other retirement solutions firms, like AIG (AIG +2.11%), ING U.S. (VOYA +1.01%), MetLife (MET +2.42%), and SunLife Financial (SLF +1.38%), while also giving investors some perspective on which firms are likely to come out ahead of the pack.

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Jessica Alling
After receiving the prestigious, if not tongue-in-cheek, "Future Bloodsucker of America" award for winning a stock market challenge in middle school, Jessica knew that her future lay in finance. But when her Finance degree's P/E ratios and other metrics weren't enough, she added a degree in English to her repertoire. Though some questioned the combination, her work with the Fool has clarified the method to her madness to those that couldn't see the connection before. Oh, and she still has that award framed in her office.
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Fool contributor Jessica Alling has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of American International Group and has the following options: long January 2014 $25 calls. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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Sun Life Financial Stock Quote
Sun Life Financial
NYSE: SLF
$84.07
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MetLife Stock Quote
MetLife
NYSE: MET
$97.49
(+2.42%)+$2.30
American International Group Stock Quote
American International Group
NYSE: AIG
$80.83
(+2.11%)+$1.67
Voya Financial Stock Quote
Voya Financial
NYSE: VOYA
$100.01
(+1.01%)+$1.00

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