Session 8 Flashcards
Annuity
is generally a contract between an individual and a life insurance company, usually purchased for retirement income
Combination Annuities
attempts to provide a monthly payout that consists of guaranteed fixed amounts as well as a payout that might keep pace with inflation
Index Annuities (IA)
credits interest to the owner’s account using a formula based on performance of stock or index. Guaranteed against loss and max capped
Deferred Annuity
an annuity may be purchased with a single lump-sum investment
Periodic Payment Deferred Annuity
allows a person to make periodic payments on monthly, quarterly or annually basis
Immediate Annuity
are purchased by depositing a single lump sum
How long does it take for a payout for Immediate Annuity?
60 Days
Accumulation Stage
is the pay in period…if you miss a payment you wont forfeit the annuity
Accumulation Units
is an accounting measure that represents an investor’s share of ownership in the separate account
Sales charges and Variable annuities
there is no max…just has to be reasonable
Annuity Pay Out Options (4)
1- Life Annuity/ Straight Life/ Pure Life
2- Life Annuity w/ Period Certain
3- Joint Life with Last Survivor Annity
4- Refund Annuity
Life Annuity/ Straight Life/ Pure Life
biggest payout…the annuitant receives periodic payments over his lifetime
Life Annuity w/ Period Certain
an annuitant receives payments for life, with certain minimum period guaranteed
Joint Life with Last Survivor Annity
covers two or more people and payout is conditioned on both lives
Refund Annuity
payments will continue after death of the insured until the full value of the initial premium has been returned
Mortality Guarantee
annuity companies guarantee payments for as long as annuitants live
Operating Expense Guarantee
insurance companies must project their own expense and set a ceiling for fees