Life Annuity Specialist Highlights Knighthead Life as an Annuity Startup to Watch

by meritlife | Jan 28, 2026 | Merit in the News

In a recent Life Annuity Specialist article, Knighthead Life is highlighted as a promising new annuity carrier. The enthusiastic reception of our Staysail MYGA , our veteran leadership, and our strong financial foundation have made this growth and recognition...

Knighthead Life #1 in growth amongst mid-sized carriers.

by meritlife | Jan 21, 2026 | Merit in the News

We’re proud to be the #1 fastest-growing mid-sized carrier for the third quarter of 2025. This growth is due to strong demand for Staysail, our multi-year guaranteed annuity that launched early 2025. Staysail offers a straightforward design, competitive rates, and...

Expect another banner year for annuities.

by meritlife | Jan 16, 2026 | Merit in the News

Ed Massaro, our CEO & Chief Investment Officer, sits down with Gregg Greenberg at Investment News to discuss where the annuity market is headed in 2026 and why annuities remain a powerful tool in today’s economic environment. Watch the full interview here:...

AM Best Reaffirms Knighthead Life’s A- (Excellent) Rating

by meritlife | Dec 9, 2025 | Press Release

As 2025 comes to an end, we’ve been reflecting on all we’ve accomplished. We  launched Staysail MYGA to great success, built strong relationships with our distribution  partners, and have been working behind the scenes on a new annuity to bolster our  suite of...

Knighthead Life’s Vision For Recharting the Course to Retirement

by meritlife | Oct 30, 2025 | Thought Leadership

Get to know Knighthead Life directly from Edward P. Massaro, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer. He discusses how Knighthead Life is poised to be a leader in the annuity industry by focusing on transparent retirement products, financial strength...