}
if (log.isTraceEnabled())
log.trace("creating annuity");
IAnnuity annuity =null;
AnnuityType annuityType = AnnuityType.FIXED;
try {
annuity = createAnnuityWithRider(myEMF, annuityType);
} catch (Exception e) {
log.error("failed to create annuity successfuly.", e);
throw e;