Fixed Index Annuity Rates November 2020 (S&P Cap)
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| Insurer | Annuity Name | AM Best | S&P500 | Term | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athene IA | Ascent Accumulator 10 | A | 5.00% | 10 yrs |
 | Oxford Life Insurance Company | Select 10 | A- | 4.85% | 10 yrs |
 | The Standard | Index Select Annuity 10 | A | 4.75% | 10 yrs |
| The Standard | Index Select Annuity 10 | A | 4.50% | 10 yrs |
| Guaranty Income Life | WealthChoice 10 | B++ | 4.50% | 10 yrs |
| American General Life Insurance | Power 10 Protector | A | 4.25% | 10 yrs |
 | Sagicor Life Insurance Company | Sage Secure 10 | A- | 4.10% | 10 yrs |
 | North American Company | BenefitSolutions 10 | A+ | 4.00% | 10 yrs |
 | Fidelity & Guaranty Life | Prosperity Elite 10 | A- | 4.00% | 10 yrs |
| The Standard | Index Select Annuity 7 | A | 4.75% | 7 yrs |
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| Guaranty Income Life | WealthChoice 7 | B++ | 4.75% | 7 yrs |
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| Athene IA | Athene Protector 7 | A | 4.50% | 7 yrs |
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How Does a Fixed Index Annuity Cap Rate Work?
A Fixed Index Annuity offers a chance for upside gains in a good market and protection from possible downturns. To calculate the interest earned in any given contract year using this strategy you first calculate the S&P 500’s performance for the year.
To do this you subtract beginning value from ending value on contract anniversary. Then divide the change in the change in the indexes value by the starting value.
If there was a positive performance your account is credited 100% up to the cap. However, if the index was down for the year you would be credited with 0% interest for the year.
A resource you may find useful when considering annuities is “The Complicated Risks and Rewards of Indexed Annuities“, published by FINRA.
Fixed Index Annuity Rates By Insurance Company
| COMPANY | RATING | VIEW RATES | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great American | A | |
| Fidelity & Guaranty Life | A- | |
| Oxford Life | A- | |
 | Global Atlantic | A | |
| Allianz Life | A+ |
Understanding Fixed Index Annuity Rates
CAP
| Index Performance | Cap | Interest Earned |
|---|---|---|
| 8% | 5% | 5% |
| 5% | 5% | 5% |
| -3% | 5% | 0% |
SPREAD
| Index Performance | Spread | Interest Earned |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | 2% | 8% |
| 5% | 2% | 3% |
| -5% | 2% | 0% |
PARTICIPATION RATE
| Index Performance | PAR Rate | Interest Earned |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | 80% | 8% |
| 5% | 80% | 4% |
| -5% | 80% | 0% |
Fixed Index Annuity Rates by Term
Finding the Best Fixed Index Annuity Rates
Available Indexes: The stock market indexes available in the index annuity. We have a list of available stock market indexes available at each insurance carrier for simplicity.
Index Annuity Crediting methods (or limiting factors): used to determine what interest rate is credited to your account annually. For example, cap rate, spread, or participation rate.
Insurance Company Financial Ratings: An insurer’s financial ratings are very important because they are an indicator of an insurance company’s ability to fulfill it’s obligations to it’s policyholders. To learn more about what these ratings mean we suggest visiting our Insurance Company Financial Ratings Explained page.
Investment Term: Terms range from 3 years to 10 years. During that period of time, you’ll receive a guaranteed rate but will have limited access to your funds. Usually, the longer the term the higher the yield but that isn’t the case in today’s rate environment.
Liquidity: You’ll notice a column for liquidity at our annuity marketplace; there will either be 10% or interest only listed. This is the annual free withdrawal amount you can take from your annuity contract each year without a surrender penalty.
The S&P 500® has over $9.9 trillion benchmarked to the index, with indexed assets comprising approximately $3.4 trillion of this total.¹
SOURCE: ¹S&P 500®, https://us.spindices.com/indices/equity/sp-500 (accessed Aug. 8, 2018)
Indexes Available in a Fixed Index Annuity
The below table lists the indexes available in index annuities by insurance company.
Fixed Index Annuity FAQs
Yes. Insurance companies as a whole have a long history of stability, even through our nation’s most difficult economic times. Fixed index annuities, unlike variable annuities, are backed by the full faith and credit of the issuing insurance company.
Fixed index annuities are a type of fixed annuity that earns interest based on changes in a market index, which measures how the market or part of the market performs. The interest rate is guaranteed to never be less than zero, even if the market goes down. The return earned in a variable annuity isn’t guaranteed.
Fixed Index Annuities are a type of fixed annuity that offers a change to earn more when the markets perform and downside protection from potential market downturns.
In the broadest terms, an annuity is a contract between you and an insurance company, where you make a premium payment(s) in exchange for the benefits defined in the contract.
A fixed index annuity does not have any upfront fees or sales charges; meaning 100% of your purchase amount is credited towards your account value. Additional riders may be added for an annual fee on some indexed annuity contracts.
Featured Fixed Index Annuity Companies & Products
It is impossible to list every available index, crediting method and index rates for all of our fixed index annuities. You are able to compare S&P 500 Annual Cap rates using our online marketplace. If you’d like complete annuity rate information with all available indexes, crediting methods and interest rates please make a request using our Contact Us Form.
Additionally, you can gain a better understanding of a specific indexed annuity by reading our independent and unbiased annuity reviews (available for most of our best-selling index annuities).
Athene Life and Annuity Company Profile
Athene Annuity & Life Insurance Company is a leading provider of products in the retirement savings market. It is one of the industry’s fastest-growing writers of fixed indexed annuities. The vision for their retail business is to be the fixed annuity market leader with a strong capital base and efficient operating model.
They offer a strong portfolio of fixed annuity products designed to meet consumers’ accumulation and retirement income needs.
Athene Annuity & Life Company was founded in 1896 and are domiciled in Iowa. As of June, 2020 they had just over $65 Billion in assets and are rated A with AM Best. Visit our Athene Financial Profile page for more detailed rating information.
American General Life Insurance Co. (AIG) Profile
American General Life Insurance Company is part of American International Group (AIG), a multinational finance and insurance corporation with operations in more than 80 countries and jurisdictions.
AIG was founded in 1960 and are domiciled in Texas. As of May 15, 2020 they had just over $192 Billion in assets and are rated A with AM Best.
Great American Life Insurance Company
Great American Life Insurance Company has been wholly or majority owned by American Financial Group since 1973. The company is licensed in 49 states and the District of Columbia. It primarily writes both qualified and non-qualified fixed annuity products. In 2006, Great American introduced fixed-indexed annuities and has ranked as a top provider of these retirement products ever since.
Great American Life Insurance Company was founded in 1961 and is A Rated with AM Best and as of June, 2020 they had $35.8 Billion is assets. More in-depth information can be found on the Great American Financial Profile page.
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The contract features described may not be current and may not apply in the state in which you reside. Insurance companies often issue contracts which are ‘state-specific’. Insurance companies also change their products and information often and without notice. Annuities are subject to the terms and conditions of the specific contract issued by the insurer, are not FDIC or NCUA insured, are not bank guaranteed, may lose value, and are not a deposit. Please call (855) 583-1104 if you have any questions or concerns.
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