American Classic 5 MYGA
Looking for a safe and secure retirement? The American Classic 5 MYGA Annuity offers you a fixed, predictable return, insulating your hard-earned money from economic turbulence. This low-risk annuity even offers a Loyalty Bonus if you don't make withdrawals during the term, passing the savings onto you.
Not only does it offer reliable returns, but also a stellar user experience. American Life allows you to withdraw up to 10% each year without penalty and offers a free withdrawal for customers meeting their IRS-mandated RMD. With its tax-deferred benefits and a guaranteed death payout, the American Classic 5 MYGA puts your interests first!
American Classic 5 MYGA
Ratings:
- A.M. Best B++
About Product
MYGA Interest Rates
| Term |
Rate
Annual percentage yield (APY)
earned over the investment term |
|---|---|
| 5 years | 5% |
Minimum Single Premium — $1,000
No maximum — Premiums over $1,000,000 will undergo additional Home Office review
For owners who are taking RMDs, the annual RMD for the current year should be taken prior to qualified funds transfer to American Life.
Contract Types
Non-qualified; Trusts; IRA — Traditional, Roth & SEP; 401k, 403b as rollovers (no 501c3 or 401a)
Issue Ages
0-90 Renewals up to Age 99
Free withdrawals Years 2+ 10% of Accumulated Value
You may withdraw up to 10% each year without a penalty. Not available until the beginning of the second contract year. Withdrawals of interest prior to age 59 ½ may be subject to a 10% Federal income tax penalty. Withdrawals in excess of the 10% free withdrawal may be subject to contract surrender charges. We provide free withdrawals for customers meeting their IRS-mandated Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) and a Guaranteed Death Benefit that allows a full account withdrawal without surrender charges in the event of a policyholder’s death.
Market Value Adjustment (MVA)
Where applicable, MVA is applied on any withdrawals / full surrender in excess of the penalty free or RMD amount during the surrender period. In general, if interest rates (as measured by the index) have increased or have decreased by less than 0.25% (0% in states with no offset), an additional amount is deducted from the withdrawal. Conversely, if rates have fallen by 0.25% or more, an amount will be added to the withdrawal. See the contract for the MVA calculation.
Roth Conversion
American Life Traditional IRA Annuity policyholders now have the option to request full conversion of their policy values to a Roth IRA or just a portion. A partial conversion can be elected as a one time event or as an annual systematic conversion of a requested amount.
If the request is for a Full Roth Conversion, a Free Withdrawal Amount will not be available on the new Converted Roth IRA policy until the following policy anniversary.
No MVA or surrender charge will be assessed on the conversion amount.
Death Benefit
Remaining Account Value No MVA or Surrender Charge
On transfers, take RMD at the current carrier to avoid chargeback and surrender charges in Year 1. 0.60% ending balance payable at the guarantee period if no withdrawals other than Required Minimum Distributions.
Enhanced Interest Credit is “first-year interest”, 0.60% ending balance payable at the end of the guarantee period if no withdrawals other than Required Minimum Distribution. (Customers are rewarded for not making any withdrawals during the term.)
Riders
| Name | Inbuilt | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Enhanced Interest Credit | Yes | |
| Enhanced Liquidity | Yes | |
| Enhanced Death Benefit | Yes |
Waivers
Surrender Window
American Life will notify Contract Owners 30 days prior to the end of the Interest Rate Guaranteed Period regarding the following renewal choices: 1. Continue contract for the same guarantee period at the declared renewal rate; or 2. Continue contract for another guarantee period made available at the time of renewal, but not to extend beyond the maturity date indicated on the Contract Schedule page; or 3. Continue contract with a one-year rate period at the one-year interest rate made available at the time, but not lower than the Contract Minimum Guaranteed Rate indicated on the Contract Schedule page with no MVA; or 4. Take a partial withdrawal incurring no surrender charges or MVA, then apply the remaining contract value to any guarantee period that is made available (that can be different than the preceding guarantee period); or 5. Apply the full or partial contract cash value toward a lifetime or shorter duration of at least 5 years, with a settlement (income) option as indicated in the Settlement Options, without incurring surrender charges or MVA; or 6. Completely withdraw the cash value and surrender Contract without incurring surrender charges or MVA.
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