As an independent agent with Great American Insurance Group, you can provide your clients industry-leading insurance products. You will also benefit from working with specialists who understand the needs of your agency and the clients you serve.
Great American is committed to simplifying your client's path to financial security with annuities that are easier to understand and superior service every step of the way. Great American offers Fixed Indexed Annuities, Fixed Annuities, and Immediate Annuities.
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This fixed annuity offers a 0.25% first-year interest rate bonus, and a base interest rate that increases 0.10% in years two through five. This product accepts single purchase payments.
Issue ages:
Qualified 0-89
Non-qualified 0-89
Inherited IRA 0-75
Inherited non-qualified 0-75
Purchase payments:
Minimum: $10,000
Maximum: $1 million for ages 0-85; $500,000 for ages 86+
Free withdrawals after Year 1:
During the first contract year, 10% of the purchase payment may be withdrawn without an early withdrawal charge or market value adjustment
After the first contract year, 10% of the account value as of the most recent contract anniversary may be withdrawn without an early withdrawal charge or market value adjustment.
Payout Options:
Fixed period payout
Life payout
Life payout with payments for at least a fixed period
Joint and one-half survivor payout
SecureGain 7 Fixed Annuity
Offer your clients guaranteed growth with SecureGain 7. This fixed annuity offers a 1% first-year interest rate bonus, and a base interest rate that increases 0.25% in years two through seven. This product accepts single purchase payments.
Issue ages:
Qualified 0-85
Non-qualified 0-85
Inherited IRA 0-75
Inherited non-qualified 0-75
Purchase payments:
Minimum: $10,000
Maximum: $1 million for ages 0-85
Free withdrawals after Year 1:
During the first contract year, 10% of the purchase payment may be withdrawn without an early withdrawal charge or market value adjustment
After the first contract year, 10% of the account value as of the most recent contract anniversary may be withdrawn without an early withdrawal charge or market value adjustment.
Payout Options:
Fixed period payout
Life payout
Life payout with payments for at least a fixed period
Joint and one-half survivor payout
SPIA
For a single purchase payment of $10,000 or more, our Single Premium Immediate Annuity (SPIA) guarantees your clients a consistent cash flow of scheduled periodic payments. Payout periods range from five years to life.
Issue ages:
Qualified 0-95
Non-qualified 0-95
Purchase payments:
Minimum: $10,000
Maximum: $1 million for ages 0-85; $500,000 for ages 86+
American Custom 10 (FIA)
Help your clients reach their retirement goals with American Custom 10. This fixed-indexed annuity offers a suite of innovative riders to help your clients meet their income or legacy-planning needs, and features early withdrawal charges and market value adjustments that end after 10 years.
Issue ages:
Qualified 0-85
Non-qualified 0-85
Inherited IRA 0-75
Inherited non-qualified 0-75
Purchase payments:
Minimum: $25,000
Subsequent: $2,000
Maximum: $1 million for ages 0-85
Interest strategies available:
Declared Rate
S&P 500 1-Year Point-to-Point with Cap
SPDR Gold Shares 1-Year Point-to-Point with Cap
S&P 500 Risk Control 1-Year Point-to-Point with Par Rate
iShares U.S. Real Estate 1-Year Point-to-Point with Cap
Free withdrawals:
During the first contract year, 5% of purchase payments may be withdrawn without an early withdrawal charge or market value adjustment.
After the first contract year, 5% of the account value as of the most recent contract anniversary may be withdrawn without an early withdrawal charge or market value adjustment.
Payout Options:
Fixed period payout
Life payout
Life payout with payments for at least a fixed period
Joint and one-half survivor payout
American Landmark 3
This fixed-indexed annuity offers multiple indexed strategies, accepts additional purchase payments during the first two contract months, and features early withdrawal charges and market value adjustments that end after three years.
Issue ages:
Inherited IRA 0-75
Inherited non-qualified 0-75
Qualified 0-90
Non-qualified 0-90
In Texas, contracts can only be issued up to age 85
Purchase payments:
Minimum: $50,000
Subsequent: $2,000
Maximum: $1 million for ages 0-85; $500,000 for ages 85+
Interest strategies available:
Declared Rate
S&P 500 1-Year Point-to-Point with Cap
iShares U.S. Real Estate 1-Year Point-to-Point with Cap
iShares MSCI EAFE 1-Year Point-to-Point with Cap
Free withdrawals:
During the first contract year, 10% of purchase payments may be withdrawn without an early withdrawal charge or market value adjustment.
After the first contract year, 10% of the account value as of the most recent contract anniversary may be withdrawn without an early withdrawal charge or market value adjustment.
Payout Options:
Fixed period payout
Life payout
Life payout with payments for at least a fixed period
Joint and one-half survivor payout
American Landmark 5
This fixed-indexed annuity offers multiple indexed strategies, accepts additional purchase payments during the first two contract months, and features early withdrawal charges and market value adjustments that end after five years.
Issue ages:
Qualified 0-89
Non-qualified 0-89
Inherited IRA 0-75
Inherited non-qualified 0-75
In Texas, contracts can only be issued up to age 86
Purchase payments:
Minimum: $10,000
Subsequent: $2,000
Maximum: $1 million for ages 0-85; $500,000 for ages 85+
Interest strategies available:
Declared Rate
S&P 500 1-Year Point-to-Point with Cap
S&P 500 Risk Control 1-Year Point-to-Point with Par Rate
S&P U.S. Retiree Spending 1-Year Point-to-Point with Par Rate
iShares U.S. Real Estate 1-Year Point-to-Point with Cap
Free withdrawals:
During the first contract year, 10% of purchase payments may be withdrawn without an early withdrawal charge or market value adjustment.
After the first contract year, 10% of the account value as of the most recent contract anniversary may be withdrawn without an early withdrawal charge or market value adjustment.
Payout Options:
Fixed period payout
Life payout
Life payout with payments for at least a fixed period
Joint and one-half survivor payout
American Legend III
This fixed-indexed annuity offers multiple indexed strategies, accepts additional purchase payments, and features early withdrawal charges that end after seven years.
Issue ages:
Qualified 0-85
Non-qualified 0-85
Inherited IRA 0-75
Inherited non-qualified 0-75
Purchase payments:
Minimum: $10,000
Subsequent: $2,000
Maximum: $1 million for ages 0-85
Interest strategies available:
Declared Rate
S&P 500 1-Year Point-to-Point with Cap
S&P 500 1-Year Monthly Sum with Cap
SPDR Gold Shares 1-Year Point-to-Point with Cap
S&P 500 Risk Control 1-Year Point-to-Point with Par Rate
S&P U.S. Retiree Spending 1-Year Point-to-Point with Par Rate
iShares U.S. Real Estate 1-Year Point-to-Point with Cap
Free withdrawals:
During the first contract year, 10% of purchase payments may be withdrawn without an early withdrawal charge.
After the first contract year, 10% of the sum of the account value as of the most recent contract anniversary plus all purchase payments received since that contract anniversary may be withdrawn without an early withdrawal charge
Payout Options:
Fixed period payout
Life payout
Life payout with payments for at least a fixed period
Joint and one-half survivor payout
American Legend 7
This fixed-indexed annuity offers multiple indexed strategies, accepts additional purchase payments, and features early withdrawal charges and market value adjustments that end after seven years.
Issue ages:
Qualified 0-85
Non-qualified 0-85
Inherited IRA 0-75
Inherited non-qualified 0-75
Purchase payments:
Minimum: $10,000
Subsequent: $2,000
Maximum: $1 million for ages 0-85
Interest strategies available:
Declared Rate
S&P 500 1-Year Point-to-Point with Cap
S&P 500 1-Year Monthly Sum with Cap
SPDR Gold Shares 1-Year Point-to-Point with Cap
S&P 500 Risk Control 1-Year Point-to-Point with Par Rate
S&P U.S. Retiree Spending 1-Year Point-to-Point with Par Rate
iShares U.S. Real Estate 1-Year Point-to-Point with Cap
Free withdrawals:
During the first contract year, 10% of purchase payments may be withdrawn without an early withdrawal charge or market value adjustment.
After the first contract year, 10% of the sum of the account value as of the most recent contract anniversary plus all purchase payments received since that contract anniversary may be withdrawn without an early withdrawal charge or market value adjustment
Payout Options:
Fixed period payout
Life payout
Life payout with payments for at least a fixed period
Joint and one-half survivor payout
Premier Bonus
This fixed-indexed annuity offers a 5.75% bonus on all purchase payments, and features early withdrawal charges and market value adjustments that end after seven years.
Issue ages:
Qualified 0-85
Non-qualified 0-85
Inherited IRA 0-75
Inherited non-qualified 0-75
Purchase payments:
Minimum: $10,000
Subsequent: $2,000
Maximum: $1 million for ages 0-85
Interest strategies available:
Declared Rate
S&P 500 1-Year Point-to-Point with Cap
S&P 500 Risk Control 1-Year Point-to-Point with Par Rate
S&P U.S. Retiree Spending 1-Year Point-to-Point with Par Rate
iShares U.S. Real Estate 1-Year Point-to-Point with Cap
Free withdrawals:
During the first contract year, 10% of purchase payments may be withdrawn without an early withdrawal charge or market value adjustment.
After the first contract year, 10% of the account value as of the most recent contract anniversary may be withdrawn without an early withdrawal charge or market value adjustment.
Payout Options:
Fixed period payout
Life payout
Life payout with payments for at least a fixed period
Joint and one-half survivor payout
Premier Income Bonus
This fixed-indexed annuity includes a built-in income rider with an 8% rider bonus, and features early withdrawal charges and market value adjustments that end after seven years.
Issue ages:
40-85 (Q & NQ)
Income payments may begin at age 55
Purchase payments:
Minimum: $10,000
Subsequent: $2,000
Maximum: $1 million for ages 0-85
Interest strategies available:
Declared Rate
S&P 500 1-Year Point-to-Point with Cap
S&P 500 Risk Control 1-Year Point-to-Point with Par Rate
S&P U.S. Retiree Spending 1-Year Point-to-Point with Par Rate
iShares U.S. Real Estate 1-Year Point-to-Point with Cap
Free withdrawals:
During the first contract year, 10% of purchase payments may be withdrawn without an early withdrawal charge or market value adjustment.
After the first contract year, 10% of the account value as of the most recent contract anniversary may be withdrawn without an early withdrawal charge or market value adjustment.
Rider Description:
Includes a built-in rider that offers guaranteed growth with an 8% rider bonus, 8% rollup credit and 10-year rollup period. Additionally, payout percentages increase 0.10% each year your clients wait to start income payments, until it reaches 7.5% for single lifetime income and 6.5% for joint lifetime income.
There is an annual charge for the rider that is currently 1.15%.
Payout Options:
Fixed period payout
Life payout
Life payout with payments for at least a fixed period
Joint and one-half survivor payout
Safe Return
This fixed-indexed annuity offers a return of premium guarantee, a bailout on indexed strategies, and features early withdrawal charges that end after 10 years.
Issue ages:
Qualified 0-85
Non-qualified 0-85
Inherited IRA 0-75
Inherited non-qualified 0-75
Purchase payments:
Minimum: $25,000
Subsequent: $2,000 (Q); $5,000 (NQ)
Maximum: $1 million for ages 0-75; $750,000 for ages 76-80; $500,000 for ages 81+ without prior Home Office approval
Interest strategies available:
Declared Rate
S&P 500 1-Year Point-to-Point with Cap
S&P 500 Risk Control 1-Year Point-to-Point with Par Rate
iShares U.S. Real Estate 1-Year Point-to-Point with Cap
Free withdrawals:
During the first contract year, 10% of purchase payments may be withdrawn without an early withdrawal charge.
After the first contract year, 10% of the account value as of the most recent contract anniversary may be withdrawn without an early withdrawal charge.
In the event a cap or participation rate falls below its bailout rate, early withdrawal charges will be waived
Payout Options:
Fixed period payout
Life payout
Life payout with payments for at least a fixed period
Joint and one-half survivor payout
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