Fixed index annuity review and rates

Keystone 5 Index Annuity

The Keystone 5 Index Annuity is a fixed indexed annuity with a 5-Year surrender charge period offering multiple index accounts and one traditional fixed account. The initial premium may be allocated among the individual strategies available with a minimum of $5,000 per strategy. 

On each contract anniversary, you may reallocate your annuity value among the strategies then available so long as you notify the company at least two weeks before each contract anniversary of such reallocation. The minimum amount you may reallocate is $5,000 and $5,000 must remain in any one strategy. Reallocation will be subject to the available strategies at that time. 
Available in states: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY

Allocation Accounts

Name Type Rates
1-Year Fixed Account
Fixed
4.8% Fixed
1-Year S&P 500 PTP Monthly Average Cap
Point to Point
Annual
Monthly average
9.75% Cap
1-Year S&P 500 PTP Cap
Point to Point
Annual
9.5% Cap
1-Year S&P 500 PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Annual
40% Participation

Surrender schedule

Year 1 2 3 4 5
Penalty 9% 8% 7% 6% 5%
Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company
Founded: 1907
A.M. Best: A++
S&P: A++
Moody's: A2
Carrier details
Free withdrawal
10%
Surrender schedule
5 years
Return of premium
Market value adjustment
Minimum contribution
$10,000
Types of funds
Non-Qualified, Profit Sharing, IRA, Pension, IRA Rollover, IRA Transfer, TSA 403b, SEP IRA, IRA-Roth, 1035 Exchange, Inherited IRA, and TSP