He invests the assets within the contract in a portfolio
of subaccounts that perform poorly.
Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit (GLWB) The GLWB guarantees that you can withdraw a minimum amount throughout your lifetime - regardless
of the subaccounts» performance - and you don't have to annuitize your contract.
However, investors assume the risk
of their subaccounts not outperforming the guaranteed return of a fixed annuity, which can result in less capital accumulation and a smaller income stream.
Since cash value depends on the performance
of the subaccounts you choose, there is the potential for losing cash value, which could cause your policy to lapse.
You should receive a prospectus annually that describes
each of the subaccounts in the separate account along with information about how to reallocate values among the subaccounts.
Your registered investment adviser or wealth manager can help design the investments in your menu
of subaccounts.
A variable annuity invests your funds in a variety
of subaccounts that are similar to mutual funds.
(For an explanation
of these subaccounts, see Basis Recovery from Employer Plans.)
Returns are based on the performance
of these subaccounts.
Visit our variable annuity performance center to review the performance
of subaccounts offered by Annuity Investors Life Insurance Company's variable annuity products.
For example, a deferred variable annuity may guarantee that your beneficiary will receive at least the amount of your original principal if you die, even if the value of the annuity has declined due to poor performance
of the subaccounts you selected.
IOVAs are variable annuities that do not have lifetime income guarantee features but do have a wide assortment
of subaccounts, including alternative options.
In most indexed universal life insurance policies, the new cash value
of this subaccount then becomes the baseline for the next year when calculating the amount that will be credited to your account.
A monthly average of the performance
of the subaccount is calculated and credited to the account at the end of each month, after taking into account the floor, cap, and participation rates.
What sets the PPLI apart is the assets held in the subaccount: An everyday, retail customer will choose from a limited menu
of subaccount investments offered by the life insurance company.
The policyholder takes on the risk
of the subaccount performance rather than the insurance carrier, creating a policy that is most appropriate for individuals who want to manage their own cash value accounts and risks associated with them.
The cash value then fluctuates daily according to the market performance
of each subaccount.
Not exact matches
While the value
of underlying
subaccounts of variable annuities fell through the floor like everything else in the market in 2008, the guaranteed income withdrawal rate (not to be confused with the rate
of return
of the investment portfolio) did not.
Cash in your account is held by a major bank in a Hard Assets Alliance
subaccount of Gold Bullion International.
First up, using an online high - yield savings account, I've split my money into several different
subaccounts, each
of which I've named for a specific savings goal.
Earnings based on the performance
of the investment options (or «
subaccounts») you select from among those offered under the annuity.
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Noninterest - bearing checking accounts are comprised
of two
subaccounts: a noninterest - bearing checking
subaccount and a noninterest - bearing savings
subaccount.
One
of the interesting benefits is the capability
of adding Platinum and Gold Card
subaccounts at a discounted price.
At the beginning
of the next statement period, funds in your account will again be allocated between the two
subaccounts.
All interest - bearing checking accounts may be comprised
of two
subaccounts: an interest - bearing checking
subaccount and an interest - bearing money market
subaccount.
Upon the sixth transfer from the money market or savings
subaccount to the checking
subaccount during a monthly statement period, the entire balance in the money market or savings
subaccount will be transferred to the checking
subaccount for the remainder
of the statement period.
The
subaccount pursues its objective
of growth and income by targeting a wide range
of utilities, including natural gas, electric, and communication services companies.
You (the annuity owner) make a lump - sum payment or a series
of premium payments to an annuity issuer (the insurance company), which will accumulate earnings at a fixed interest rate (a fixed annuity) or a variable rate determined by the growth (or losses) in investment options known as
subaccounts (a variable annuity).
The investment companies (
subaccounts) offered in Elite Access Advisory are registered as investment companies under the Investment Company Act
of 1940, as amended («1940 Act»), and their shares are registered under the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended.
Now, when running transaction reports or income / expense reports, you can filter to the accounts (and
subaccounts)
of each property to get a report specific to that property.
The
subaccount invests in companies
of all sizes across a range
of industry sectors.
For a portion
of the period,
subaccounts may have limited expenses, without which returns would have been lower.
The
subaccount seeks to capitalize on the strength
of the health - care sector, targeting companies
of all sizes.
Returns shown for the
subaccounts for periods before their inception are derived from the historical performance
of the underlying fund, adjusted to reflect the mortality, expense risk, and surrender charges applicable to this product and do not factor in the annual $ 30 contract maintenance fee.
The
subaccount takes a flexible approach to pursuing high current income by diversifying across a range
of fixed - income sectors.
The
subaccount employs Putnam's value strategy to invest primarily in stocks
of large and mid-sized companies that are undervalued and poised for positive change.
The
subaccount invests in stocks
of large, well - established companies.
The
subaccount invests in stocks representing the best ideas
of Putnam's global equity research analysts.
The
subaccount seeks long - term growth
of capital and any increased income that results from this growth.
During the accumulation phase
of a variable annuity, money paid into the contract (called a premium) is allocated to investment portfolios (called
subaccounts) where earnings have the potential to grow tax - deferred.
The
subaccount pursues its objective
of long - term capital appreciation by investing in stocks
of small companies that are undergoing positive changes.
The investment return and principal value
of the variable
subaccounts will fluctuate.
But instead
of investing your money in the insurance company's general account, as with a fixed annuity, your money is invested in a separate account made up
of a number
of different investment
subaccounts.
The
subaccount seeks as high a rate
of current income as Putnam Management believes is consistent with preservation
of capital and maintenance
of liquidity.
The premiums you pay are fixed throughout the life
of the contract, while the performance
of your chosen
subaccounts determines the growth
of your account value, and can also determine the value
of your death benefit.
You specify how much
of your annuity will be invested in the various
subaccounts and your return will be based on the performance
of the investments you select.
Your cash value, and perhaps the death benefit, will be determined by the performance
of the chosen
subaccounts.
The
subaccount seeks a high level
of long - term total return consistent with the preservation
of capital.
If you own a variable life policy, you may allocate your account value among a variety
of investment
subaccounts.