An indexed annuity credits interest based partly on a stock-market index. So, you have greater upside potential as well as the protection of a guaranteed interest rate. Fixed Indexed Annuities also offer the benefits of many traditional fixed annuities.

Safety, Potentially tax-deferred, Provides supplemental retirement income

With an indexed annuity, you get the safety of a traditional fixed annuity and the potential for better long-term growth.

Compared to a traditional fixed annuity, an indexed annuity has the potential for higher interest earnings with a guaranteed minimum, so you may never lose your principal.

An indexed annuity can help you save money on a tax-deferred basis and can guarantee that you'll receive income for life. So no matter how long you live, you won't outlive your retirement savings.

Oftentimes pensions, IRAs and Social Security don't add up to provide enough income to help you live the way you want to during retirement. An indexed annuity can help supplement your retirement income.

If you're in one or more of these situations, an indexed annuity
might be exactly what you need.

You're saving for retirement

If you're already contributing the maximum to other retirement plans, like an IRA or 401(k), an indexed annuity is an attractive retirement savings option that grows tax-deferred.

You won't need the money soon

If you don't anticipate needing any amount of money from the indexed annuity prior to the time that you turn 59½, then the indexed annuity may be a good option for you.

You're worried you might outlive your savings

Annuities can provide guaranteed income for the rest of your life, whether you live to be 100 or even 110.
It could happen.

You want to leave a legacy

With an annuity, you can provide your loved ones with a payment in the event of your death.

During the accumulation period of your indexed annuity—after you make either a lump sum payment or a series of payments—the insurance company credits you with a return based on the movement of an index in the stock market. Some indexed annuities use other indexes such as bonds or commodities to measure movement. After the accumulation period, you can choose to annuitize, which means you'll receive periodic payments under the terms of your contract, unless you choose to receive your contract value in a lump sum.

With an indexed annuity, you choose the initial premium amount, interest crediting strategies, income options, and withdrawal options.

You choose from several indexed interest-crediting strategies designed specifically to help you meet your long-term retirement needs. Interest in your indexed annuity grows tax-deferred. This means that any interest earnings in the annuity are not taxed until withdrawn. Unlike taxable savings vehicles, money you would otherwise pay in taxes remains in your indexed annuity, earning interest, causing your retirement savings to accumulate even faster.

When you decide to receive income from your indexed annuity, you have several choices like systematic electronic withdrawals, personalized checkbook access, guaranteed annuity payout options, and even lifetime income withdrawals. The optional lifetime income benefit provides you the ability to receive a lifetime guaranteed income while maintaining control of your principal.

With an indexed annuity, your annuity is guaranteed to never lose principal provided that no withdrawals are taken in excess of the contract's free withdrawal amount. Insurance companies must also offer the benefit of a Minimum Guaranteed Contract Value for the life of the annuity. That is the absolute minimum value you would receive if you surrendered the Contract. The insurance also guarantees that your annuity will not lose value due to declines in the stock market.

A few key features

• Potential for higher interest earnings than other traditional fixed products
• Tax-deferred interest accumulation
• Multiple interest crediting strategies
• Ability to create a stream of income you can't outlive