Company Name
Product Name
GILICO Guaranty Rate Lock 7
Description
The Guaranty Rate Lock 7 is a single premium, fixed annuity with a seven-year rate lock. After seven years, owners have a 30 days window to withdraw, transfer, reinvest, or annuitize their entire account balance. If no action is taken, a new 7 yr term begins.
Three rate bands are available. The highest rates are for deposits over $100K. Lower crediting rates are for amounts between $10K – $99.9K. Qualified and non-qualified funds are accepted. Joint ownership is allowed. There are no surrender charges at death.
AM Best Rating
A-
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Product Type
MYGA (Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity)
Free Withdrawals Yr1 / Yr2+
Rate
5.10%
Term
7 Years
Minimum Investment
$ 100,000
Maximum Investment
$3,000,000 without prior approval
Maximum Age
90
Surrender Schedule
9%, 8%, 7%, 6%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 0%
What We Like About This Annuity
This policy can be purchased up to age 90. Free 5% withdrawals after twelve months. Several chronic illness waivers for penalty free access to principal.
Notable Features
At no cost, this policy includes terminal illness, nursing home, hospitalization, confinement, and long term care waivers allowing for full or partial surrenders of contract.
Other Popular Products
While primarily known for they fixed rate MYGA accounts, Guaranty Income Life also offers a popular fixed-indexed annuity called their WealthChoice FIA.
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Domiciled in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, this annuity-focused company has serviced their customers since 1926. They boast an A- rating with AM Best and are backed by Kuvare US Holdings – a company managing over $33 billion in assets.
They are committed to offering personalized financial solutions to their clients for income and growth. Prompt service is one of their top priorities.