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OrionShield 10

The OrionShield 10 Annuity is a fantastic choice for the future-minded saver. Its flexibility and robust growth potential make it an attractive option. You can enjoy a sense of certainty and security knowing your retirement funds will work for you.

Keep in mind that OrionShield 10 is insurance for your savings. High yielding and easy to understand, it offers peace of mind to those looking at retirement. Essentially, it's a worthy addition to your rainy-day pot.

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OrionShield 10

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About Product

Type
Fixed Index
Purpose
Accumulation
Term
10 Years
Surrender schedule
10%
10%
9%
9%
8%
7%
6%
5%
4%
3%
Fee withdrawal:
10%
Market Value Adjustment
Yes
Return Of Premium
No
Minimum Contribution
$25,000
Maximum Contribution
$2,000,000
Max Age Qualified
85
Types Of Funds
Non-Qualified, 401k, Profit Sharing, Traditional IRA, Pension, IRA Rollover, IRA Transfer, TSA 403b, SEP IRA, IRA-Roth, SIMPLE IRA, 457 plan, 1035 Exchange, and Roth Conversion (Full)
Launch Date
09/18/2023
The OrionShield annuity is a single premium fixed indexed annuity product designed for clients who are: 
  • At or nearing retirement 
  • Looking for a growth opportunity for the assets that they can’t afford to lose 
  • Concerned about market losses and sudden swings 
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, 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
3.25% Fixed
1-Year S&P 500 PTP Higher Cap with 50% Participation Rate
Point to Point
Annual
50% Participation
8.75% Cap
1-Year S&P 500 PTP Cap
Point to Point
Annual
7.6% Cap
1-Year Russell 2000 PTP Monthly Average Participation Rate with Cap
Point to Point
Annual
Monthly average
100% Participation
7.75% Cap
3-Year Barclays Global Trailblazer PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Triennial
165% Participation
1-Year Barclays Global Trailblazer PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Annual
120% Participation
1-Year Fixed Account
Fixed
3.95% Fixed
1-Year S&P 500 PTP Higher Cap with 50% Participation Rate
Point to Point
Annual
50% Participation
11% Cap
1-Year S&P 500 PTP Cap
Point to Point
Annual
8.6% Cap
1-Year Russell 2000 PTP Monthly Average Participation Rate with Cap
Point to Point
Annual
Monthly average
100% Participation
8.75% Cap
3-Year Barclays Global Trailblazer PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Triennial
185% Participation
1-Year Barclays Global Trailblazer PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Annual
135% Participation
1-Year S&P 500 Dynamic Intraday TCA PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Annual
49% Participation
1-Year Nasdaq Night Owl PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Annual
53% Participation
1-Year S&P 500 Dynamic Intraday TCA PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Annual
53% Participation
1-Year Nasdaq Night Owl PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Annual
58% Participation
1-Year Dynamic Balanced Asset 10 PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Annual
71% Participation
1-Year Multi-Asset Dynamic Managed 5 PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Annual
138% Participation
1-Year Strategic Dynamic Balanced Asset 8 PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Annual
90% Participation
1-Year S&P MARC 5 PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Annual
139% Participation
1-Year Dynamic Balanced Asset 10 PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Annual
77% Participation
1-Year Multi-Asset Dynamic Managed 5 PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Annual
151% Participation
1-Year Strategic Dynamic Balanced Asset 8 PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Annual
98% Participation
1-Year S&P MARC 5 PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Annual
152% Participation

Surrender schedule

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

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Riders

No Riders for OrionShield 10 annuity.

Waivers

Death

Surrender charges do not apply as a result of the death of the Annuitant.

Nursing Home

Unavailable in states: CA

Nursing Home Waiver provides access to Contract Value without surrender charge or Market Value Adjustment (MVA) if owner requires hospital or nursing home confinement for at least 30 consecutive days. Any withdrawals during the Surrender Charge Period in excess of the free withdrawal, or that would have had surrender charges and MVA that are waived under the nursing home waiver, will reduce the amount of the Premium Bonus, if elected, and any interest earned on it that hasn’t vested yet by the same percentage that the withdrawal reduced the Contract Value (Pro rata). The nursing home waiver may be available in year 1 as long as the annuitant has been confined to a qualified Hospital or Nursing Facility for at least 30 consecutive days, the confinement began after the contract date, the annuitant was not older than 80 on the contract date, and proof of confinement is received while the annuitant is confined or within 90 days following discharge from the facility.

Annuitization

Surrender charges do not apply under certain annuitization scenarios.

RMD

The product includes Penalty-Free Withdrawal Provisions for RMD.

Premium Notes

Annual Contract Fee 
None.

Withdrawal Provisions

Free Withdrawal amount Beginning in the second contract year, 10% of the beginning Index Year Contract Value may be withdrawn without incurring any surrender charges or MVA. Market Value Adjustment (MVA) An adjustment applied to your contract’s value or withdrawal amount if you withdraw more than the contract allows in a single year. A Market Value Adjustment is subject to current market conditions, and could affect your contract’s value or withdrawal amount positively or negatively, but cannot reduce your contract’s value to less than the Guaranteed Minimum Surrender Value (GMSV).

Company Founded: 1909
Excellent Rated Company
AuguStar Life Insurance Company
Company Ratings
5
  • A.M. Best A
  • Fitch A
  • Moody's Baa1
  • Comdex 72
Assets: $10,767,903,466
Ohio

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