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A flexible premium fixed index deferred annuity with a 6% premium bonus on premiums paid in the first five years and a Return of Premium guarantee. Product contains a fixed-rate account that earns a traditional interest rate and a variety of index accounts.
Applicant Ages
0-80 if Income Rider not elected; 40-80 if Income Rider is elected (all Owners/Annuitants).
Minimum/Maximum Premium
Initial minimum: $5,000 Q, $10,000 NQ; Subsequent minimum: $2,000.
Subsequent annual maximum after year 1: $250,000.
Bonus
6% premium bonus on premiums paid in the first five years, which are immediately added to the accumulation value.
Account Options
Fixed-Rate Account
1-Year Interest Account
The fixed rate is guaranteed for one contract year. On contract anniversaries the rate may change subject to the contractual Minimum Guaranteed Interest Rate. All subsequent premiums received are applied to this account until the contract anniversary, then allocated per your instructions.
S&P 500® Index Accounts
1-Year Point-to-Point Cap Index Account
Index credits are based on the percentage change in the S&P 500 Index from the previous contract anniversary, up to a specified cap.
1-Year Monthly Average Cap Index Account
Index credits are based on the percentage change in the S&P 500 Index from the previous contract anniversary to the monthly index average, up to a specified cap.
1-Year Monthly Average Participation Index Account
Index credits are based on the percentage change in the S&P 500 Index monthly average from the previous contract anniversary, multiplied by the participation rate.
1-Year Monthly Cap Index Account
Index credits are based on the cumulative sum of capped monthly changes in the S&P 500 Index from the previous contract anniversary. Each monthly gain is subject to a cap, but monthly declines are not subject to a floor.
2-Year Monthly Average Cap Index Account
Index credits are based on the percentage change in the S&P 500 Index from the previous two-year contract anniversary to monthly index average over a two-year period, up to a specified cap.
Barclays Focus50 Index Accounts More Info
1-Year Point-to-Point Participation Index Account
Index credits are based on the percentage change in the Barclays Focus50 Index from the previous contract anniversary, multiplied by the participation rate.
2-Year Point-to-Point Participation Index Account
Index credits are based on the percentage change in the Barclays Focus50 Index from the previous two-year contract anniversary, multiplied by the participation rate.
S&P MARC 5% Excess Return Index Account More Info
1-Year Point-to-Point Participation Index Account
Index credits are based on the percentage change in the S&P MARC 5% Excess Return Index from the previous contract anniversary, multiplied by the participation rate.
Index Credits
Index credits will be added to the account at the end of each indexing period. Index credits will never be less than zero.
Surrender Charge
Declining surrender charge based on a 10-Year schedule. Percentage of the accumulation value by contract year: 10, 10, 10, 10, 8.5, 7, 5.5, 4, 3, 1.5%.
Surrender charges may vary by state. Applies to partial withdrawals in excess of the free-withdrawal amount. In the event of a full surrender, applies to accumulation value and any free withdrawals in the same contract year.
Market Value Adjustment
Applied only when surrender charges are imposed.
Penalty-Free Withdrawals
After the first contract year, up to 10% of the accumulation value on the previous contract anniversary may be withdrawn each contract year without surrender charge or MVA.
Income Rider
An optional rider that offers a guaranteed income stream for life without annuitizing.
Death Benefit
Upon death of owner, accumulation value.
Nursing Home Waiver
After the first contract year, surrenders are not subject to surrender charges or MVA in the event of nursing home confinement of owner for 90 days. There is no charge for this rider.
Terminal Illness Rider
If the owner of the contract is diagnosed with a terminal illness, surrender charges and MVA are waived for a withdrawal of up to 75% of the accumulation value. There is no charge for this rider.
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Surrender of the contract may be subject to surrender charges or Market Value Adjustment. Withdrawals before age 59½ may result in a 10% IRS penalty tax. Withdrawals do not participate in index growth. In the event of a full surrender, charges will apply to any penalty-free amounts taken during the same contract year. The surrender charges may vary by state. Market Value Adjustment does not apply in CA and DE. The guarantees expressed are based on the claims-paying ability of EquiTrust Life Insurance Company. EquiTrust cannot give legal, tax or accounting advice. Your personal tax advisor can provide important information with respect to the purchase of this annuity contract and its taxation.
This information briefly highlights EquiTrust’s MarketTen Bonus Index annuity contract and its benefits. Contract issued on Contract Form Series ICC18-ET-MTB-2000(06-18) or ET-MTB-2000(06-07). Riders issued on Form Series ICC16-ET-IBR-FIXED(07-16) or ET-IBR(06-08); ICC17-ET-IBR-ER-A(04-17) or ET-IBR-ER-A(04-17); ICC17-ET-FIXED-ROP(02-17) or ET-FIXED-ROP(02-17); ICC18-430-NHW(06-18) or 430-NHW(08-03); and ICC16-ET-TI(10-16) or ET-TI(10-16). Index accounts issued on Form Series ICC18-ET-2PC(05-18), ICC18-ET-MAVG(05-18), ICC18-ET-1AP(05-18), ICC18-ET-1MC(05-18), ICC18-ET-2YR(05-18), ICC19-ET-1PP(05-19), ICC19-ET-2PP(05-19), ET-1PPGS(10-16), ET-2PPGS(10-16), ET-1PP(05-19) and ET-2PP(05-19).
Product features, issue ages, riders and availability may vary by state. For costs and complete details of coverage, including any exclusions, reductions or limitations, and the terms under which the contract may be continued in force, contact your EquiTrust agent.