American National Insurance Company
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Smart Start Accumulator

The American National Insurance Company, founded in 1905, is one of the leading providers of insurance products and financial services in the US. As a private company, they offer life insurance, annuities, health insurance, credit insurance, and pension plan services to individuals, families, and businesses alike. American National is committed to supplying financial stability, implementing ethical business practices, and building long-term liaisons with their clients. In 2001, they obtained Farm Family Holdings, Inc., magnifying their presence in the Northeast regions.
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Smart Start Accumulator

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About Product

Type
Fixed Index
Purpose
Accumulation
Term
10 Years
Surrender schedule
9%
8.1%
7.2%
6.4%
5.5%
4.6%
3.7%
2.7%
1.8%
0.9%
Fee withdrawal:
5%
Market Value Adjustment
Yes
Return Of Premium
No
Minimum Contribution
Qualified: $5,000
Non-Qualified: $10,000
Maximum Contribution
$3,000,000
Max Age Qualified
85
Types Of Funds
Non-Qualified, Profit Sharing, Traditional IRA, Pension, IRA Rollover, IRA Transfer, TSA 403b, SEP IRA, IRA-Roth, Stretch IRA, Inherited IRA, NQ Stretch, and TSP
Launch Date
06/03/2025
The Smart Start Accumulatoris a single premium indexed annuity. The Smart Start Accumulator provides a simple and effective solution without the need for premium enhancements. This product series will feature 90-Day Best Entry, Auto Rebalance every anniversary, and a 10-year surrender schedule.
 
Best Entry Window
The Best Entry Window is included as a no-fee rider specifically designed to ensure you get the best possible index value. Throughout the initial 90-day period starting from the policy’s effective date, the index value is consistently checked and adjusted accordingly.
If the index value drops at any point within these 90 days, it readjusts to this lower value, ensuring you get the best possible entry point.

Effortless Portfolio Allocations
Determining the best portfolio allocation to suit your financial needs and preferences can be a challenge. Thankfully, this process doesn’t have to be complicated. The Smart Start Accumulator Series simplifies the process by offering three straightforward portfolio allocation options that have been carefully optimized using Modern Portfolio Theory to estimate the highest projected accumulation potential for each level of risk.
Conservative
This option focuses on stability and lower risk. It allocates a larger portion of funds to the fixed account. The remaining funds are spread across various indices, providing some growth potential with lower risk.
Moderate
This option balances risk and reward by allocating more funds to a capped strategy, limiting gains but reducing losses, while the rest are allocated in various indices for steady, moderate-risk growth.
Aggressive
This option aims for higher growth with slightly more risk by allocating more funds to uncapped strategies, offering greater potential gains while maintaining a guaranteed 0% floor.
Custom Allocation Option
The Smart Start Accumulator Series also provides the flexibility to customize your allocation strategy. You can tailor your allocations using a combination of fixed or indexed strategies to align with your personal preferences and financial goals. 
Available in states: AL, AK, AZ, AR, 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, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY

Allocation Accounts

Name Type Rates
1-Year Morningstar Global Wide Moat VC 7 PTP Participation Rate Conservative (30% Allocation)
Blend
Annual
90% Participation
1-Year Morningstar Global Wide Moat VC 7 PTP Participation Rate Aggressive (40% Allocation)
Blend
Annual
100% Participation
1-Year S&P 500 Dynamic Intraday TCA PTP Participation Rate Aggressive (20% Allocation)
Blend
Annual
60% Participation
1-Year Invesco QQQ Portfolio Plus PTP Participation Rate Aggressive (40% Allocation)
Blend
Annual
70% Participation
1-Year S&P MARC 5% ER PTP Participation Rate Moderate (10% Allocation)
Blend
Annual
90% Participation
1-Year Morningstar Global Wide Moat VC 7 PTP Participation Rate Moderate (30% Allocation)
Blend
Annual
90% Participation
1-Year S&P 500 Dynamic Intraday TCA PTP Participation Rate Moderate (10% Allocation)
Blend
Annual
50% Participation
1-Year Invesco QQQ Portfolio Plus PTP Participation Rate Moderate (25% Allocation)
Blend
Annual
65% Participation
1-Year S&P 500 PTP Cap Moderate (25% Allocation)
Blend
Annual
11.5% Cap
1-Year S&P MARC 5% ER PTP Participation Rate Conservative (10% Allocation)
Blend
Annual
90% Participation
1-Year S&P 500 Dynamic Intraday TCA PTP Participation Rate Conservative (10% Allocation)
Blend
Annual
50% Participation
1-Year Invesco QQQ Portfolio Plus PTP Participation Rate Conservative (25% Allocation)
Blend
Annual
65% Participation
1-Year Fixed Account Conservative (25% Allocation)
Blend
5% Fixed
1-Year Fixed Account
Fixed
3.75% Fixed
1-Year S&P MARC 5% ER PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Annual
80% Participation
1-Year Morningstar Global Wide Moat VC 7 PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Annual
80% Participation
1-Year S&P 500 Dynamic Intraday TCA PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Annual
45% Participation
1-Year Invesco QQQ Portfolio Plus PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Annual
50% Participation
1-Year S&P 500 PTP Cap
Point to Point
Annual
8.5% Cap

Surrender schedule

Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Penalty 9% 8% 7% 6% 6% 5% 4% 3% 2% 1%

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Riders

No Riders for Smart Start Accumulator annuity.

Waivers

Terminal Illness

Unavailable in states: CA, and CT

Surrender charges and MVA may be waived if the contract owner is diagnosed with an injury or illness expected to result in death within 12 months. Available after issue.

Disability

Unavailable in states: CA

Prior to age 65, surrender charges and MVA may be waived if the contract owner is physically disabled, or diagnosed with a disabling terminal illness. Available after issue.

Confinement

Unavailable in states: CA

Surrender charges and MVA may be waived if the contract owner is confined to a licensed hospital, licensed convalescent care facility, skilled nursing facility, custodial care facility, or licensed hospice facility for 30 or more days. Available 90 days after issue.

Premium Notes

Minumum Premium
$10,000 (Non-Qualified)
$5,000 (Qualified)

Maximum Premium
$3,000,000

Issue Ages
0-85 (owner and annuitant; age last birthday) 

Withdrawal Provisions

Surrender Charge Free Withdrawal PrivilegeAnnually and based on beginning of year values, 5% of the annuity value is eligible to be withdrawn free of surrender charges, market value adjustment.  Market Value Adjustments (MVA) A market value adjustment will apply if part or all the surrender value is withdrawn prior to the end of the market value adjustment period. The market value adjustment applies to both, full and partial withdrawals. No market value adjustment is assessed after the market value adjustment period. Market value adjustment will be at the company’s option via market value adjustment rider. Not applicable in all states. 

Company Founded: 1905
Excellent Rated Company
American National Insurance Company
Company Ratings
4.1
  • A.M. Best A
  • Fitch A
  • S&P A
  • Comdex 75
Assets: $27,768,358,890
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