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Traditional Fixed Interest Rate Annuities
A traditional fixed annuity is a contract between you and American Equity. Your annuity earns a competitive interest rate, which is declared by the board of directors at American Equity and is guaranteed for a specified period of time. It also contains a guaranteed minimum interest over the term of the contract. Taxes are not due on earnings until withdrawn.
 
The benefits and features of American Equity’s traditional fixed annuities include:
  • Tax-Deferred Growth.
  • Competitive current and renewal interest rates.
  • First year additional interest rate bonuses or Multi-Year Guaranteed Interest Rates.
  • Single or Flexible Premium.
  • No up front sales charges or fees.
  • Systematic Withdrawals of interest or amounts to satisfy IRS minimum distributions available immediately.**
  • 10% penalty-free withdrawals starting in year 2.
  • Additional liquidity if you are confined to a nursing home or diagnosed with a terminal illness (available by state approval).
  • Company Surrender Charges may apply for early withdrawal.
  • Surrender Charges are waived at death.
** Benefit not guaranteed and subject to change.
 
Features and benefits may vary by contract form and state. Please review the contract or product disclosure for more information.
 
Annuities are products of the insurance industry and are not guaranteed by any bank or insured by the FDIC.

 
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