The Standard Insurance Company
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Enhanced Choice Index Plus 10

The Enhanced Choice Index Plus 10 is a reliable choice for those looking to secure a steady income stream after retirement. The product reassures with a fixed interest rate guaranteeing no market downturn surprises.

Supported by solid backing, this annuity makes for smart long-term planning, cheerfully providing financial independence in golden years. With options to leave benefits to your loved ones, it's a gift that keeps giving!

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Enhanced Choice Index Plus 10

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About Product

Type
Fixed Index
Purpose
Accumulation
Term
10 Years
Surrender schedule
9.4%
8.5%
7.5%
6.5%
5.5%
4.5%
3.5%
2.5%
1.5%
0.5%
Fee withdrawal:
10%
Market Value Adjustment
Yes
Return Of Premium
No
Minimum Contribution
$15,000
Maximum Contribution
$1,000,000
Max Age Qualified
80
Types Of Funds
Non-Qualified, 401k, IRA, Pension, IRA Rollover, IRA Transfer, SEP IRA, IRA-Roth, and 1035 Exchange
Launch Date
07/17/2023
The Enhanced Choice Index Plus is a single-premium, deferred index annuity offering multiple crediting strategies linked to index performance. Through a combination of indices, crediting options and enhanced product features, you can customize a retirement strategy that best aligns with your financial goals.
Legacy Max is an optional death benefit rider available to help maximize what you pass along to your heirs. It provides opportunities for guaranteed growth in declining markets, as well as performance-based growth in positive markets.
If the Legacy Max rider option is elected, 401k and Pension are not available.
If the Legacy Max rider option is elected, Enhanced Index Participation Rate and Enhanced Index Cap Rate strategies are not available.
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, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY

Allocation Accounts

Name Type Rates
1-Year Fixed Account
Fixed
4.25% Fixed
1-Year S&P 500 DRC 5% ER PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Annual
175% Participation
1-Year S&P MARC 5% ER PTP Enhanced Participation Rate
Point to Point
Annual
230% Participation
1-Year S&P MARC 5% ER PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Annual
175% Participation
1-Year S&P 500 PTP Enhanced Participation Rate
Point to Point
Annual
62% Participation
1-Year S&P 500 PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Annual
47% Participation
1-Year S&P 500 PTP Enhanced Cap
Point to Point
Annual
11.5% Cap
1-Year S&P 500 PTP Cap
Point to Point
Annual
8.5% Cap
1-Year BofA Global MegaTrends PTP Enhanced Participation Rate
Point to Point
Annual
155% Participation
1-Year BofA Global MegaTrends PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Annual
120% Participation
1-Year S&P 500 ESG DRC 5% ER PTP Enhanced Participation Rate
Point to Point
Annual
230% Participation
1-Year S&P 500 ESG DRC 5% ER PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Annual
175% Participation
1-Year S&P 500 DRC 5% ER PTP Enhanced Participation Rate
Point to Point
Annual
230% Participation

Surrender schedule

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

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Riders

No Riders for Enhanced Choice Index Plus 10 annuity.

Waivers

Death

Death benefit payments are available without a surrender charge. After the death of an annuitant, the owner may elect a withdrawal within 180 days of the death and surrender charges will be waived.

Nursing Home

You can withdraw funds without a surrender charge if you are a resident in a nursing home for 30 or more consecutive days. Applies after the first contract year.

Terminal Illness

You can withdraw funds without a surrender charge if you are diagnosed with a terminal condition with a life expectancy of 12 months or less. Applies after the first contract year.

Annuitization

Annuitization is the process of changing from accumulating savings to generating a guaranteed income stream. You may convert your deferred annuity to a payment stream with The Standard at any time without a surrender charge. You may choose either a lifetime income payment option or a certain period of at least five years.

Premium Notes

Issue Age Maximum issue age may vary by distributor
  • ECI Plus 5: Owner 18-93, Annuitant 0-93
    (The purchase of the annuity for those age 91-93 must be for transfer-of-wealth or estate-planning purposes)
  • ECI Plus 7: Owner 18-90, Annuitant 0-90
  • ECI Plus 10: Owner 18-80, Annuitant 0-80
Premium
$15,000 to $1,000,000 initial premium (greater amounts may be accepted if pre-approved by The Standard before you submit an application)
All expected premium must be noted on the application and policy will not issue until all funds are received. The contract effective date is the day we receive all of the expected premium. 

Withdrawal Provisions

Market Value AdjustmentA market value adjustment applies to withdrawals and surrenders that are subject to a surrender charge. We will waive the MVA when the surrender charge is waived. MVA is not available in California. Free withdrawalsYou can withdraw up to 10% of the annuity fund value per year without a surrender charge. Available after the first contract year. Withdrawal amount is based on a percentage of the value of the annuity fund as of the contract anniversary.

Company Founded: 1906
Excellent Rated Company
The Standard Insurance Company
Company Ratings
4.6
  • A.M. Best A
  • S&P A+
  • Moody's A1
  • Comdex 82
Assets: $25,357,930,479
Oregon

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