Fixed index annuity review and rates

NWL Ultra Future (State Variation)

The NWL Ultra Future - Annuity is a flexible premium tax-deferred annuity that combines the safety, benefits, and features of traditional fixed interest deferred annuities while at the same time giving you the option of having your credited interest linked in part to the S&P 500 Composite Stock Index (which excludes dividends). Once credited, your gains are guaranteed for the life of the policy!

Premium Bonus
Each premium payment in the first Policy Year receives a premium bonus of 2.00%, and each premium payment in Policy Years 2-5 receives a premium bonus of 2.00%. 

At the end of the 9-year Contract Term, you may withdraw the full Contract Value without any withdrawal charges, take a partial withdrawal, or elect an income settlement option. 

You do have the right to keep the Account Value with National Western Life for the rest of your life where it will continue to earn interest at a rate not less than the Minimum Guaranteed Interest Rate that has been re-determined at the end of your Contract Term.
Available in states: DE, IL, IN, MA, MN, NJ, PA, UT, and WA

Allocation Accounts

Name Type Rates
Option B: 1-Year Fixed Account
Fixed
3.55% Fixed
Option A: 1-Year S&P 500 PTP Monthly Average Participation Rate with Asset Fee
Point to Point
Annual
Monthly average
100% Participation
6% Spread
Option U: 1-Year S&P 500 LV DRC 5% ER PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Annual
146% Participation

Surrender schedule

Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Penalty 9% 8% 7% 6% 5% 4% 3% 2% 1%

Riders

Name Inbuilt Fee
Income Outlook Plus 5 NH (Withdrawal Benefit Rider) No 1.50% annually (2.00% max)
Income Outlook NH No 1.00% annually (2.00% max) (limited to interest)
National Western Life Insurance Company
Founded: 1956
A.M. Best: A
S&P: A
Carrier details
Free withdrawal
1st year: 0%
2nd+ year: 10%
Premium bonus
2%
Surrender schedule
9 years
Return of premium
Market value adjustment
Minimum contribution
Qualified: $2,000
Non-Qualified: 500000%
Types of funds
Non-Qualified, 401k, Profit Sharing, IRA, 401a, TSA 403b, SEP IRA, KEOGH, IRA-Roth, 457 plan, and 1035 Exchange