In this 0:19 Annuities Explained YouTube Short, Jeffrey Scott McLeod, LUTC, covers “Best fixed annuity rates.” Annuity surrender charges at death allow an insurance company to pay best annuity rates over another company that waves surrender charges at death and pays the full accumulated value plus interest at death. So, you definitely want to read the contract before you buy a fixed Insurance education only—not securities advice.
Key takeaways
Annuity surrender charges at death allow an insurance company to pay best annuity rates over another company that waves surrender charges at death and pays the full accumulated value plus interest at death..
So, you definitely want to read the contract before you buy a fixed.
This Short is a quick overview—confirm features, rates, and charges in the insurance contract and NAIC Buyer’s Guide.
From the NAIC Buyer’s Guide
You usually have to pay a surrender or withdrawal charge if you take some or all of your money out of a deferred annuity during a stated period. Some contracts allow a limited free withdrawal each year (for example, 10% or less of account value).
Fees, surrender charges, and any market value adjustment can reduce what you receive. Read the contract for how charges work in your state.
Fixed annuities guarantee at least a minimum interest rate set by the insurer. Deferred annuities also differ by premium pattern and by fees and charges.
Source: NAIC Buyer’s Guide for Deferred Annuities (2022). The guide does not endorse any company or policy. For your state insurance department, see www.naic.org.
Jeffrey Scott McLeod, LUTC, is a licensed insurance producer. Content on this page is educational and discusses insurance products only—not securities, brokerage, or investment advisory services. Texas license 901162. Arkansas / National Producer Number 558629. Product availability, rates, and features vary by state and insurer. Read the NAIC Buyer’s Guide and the insurance contract before you buy.