Fixed index annuities

Market downturns can impact retirement plans, but so can missed opportunities for growth. Help clients pursue growth potential while protecting their principal.

Help manage risk and take advantage of up markets

Fixed index annuities are retirement products designed to help protect from market downturns while pursuing growth to help outpace inflation.

  • Pursue growth, based on an index
  • Protect principal
  • Guaranteed1 lifetime income2 is available with some fixed index annuities at an extra cost3

See how a fixed index annuity could fit into your clients' plans

Fixed index annuities are long-term, tax-deferred vehicles designed for retirement, combining the advantages of a traditional fixed annuity with the potential for additional interest linked to the return of an index. Earnings are taxable as ordinary income when distributed. Individuals may be subject to a 10% additional tax for withdrawals before age 59 ½ unless an exception to the tax is met. Embedded living benefits are included with a charge, and the optional add-on living benefit is available for an extra charge. Living benefits may be subject to conditions and limitations. There is no guarantee that an annuity with a living benefit will provide sufficient supplemental retirement income.