First Choice 4 vs Allianz 222

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Corebridge Financial

First Choice 4

Fixed rate guaranteed for 4-10 years, tax-deferred growth

Free W/D

10%

A.M. BestA
FitchA+
Moody'sA2
Standard & Poor'sA+

Surrender (4 yrs)

Y1 8%Y2 7%Y3 7%Y4 6%

Waivers

Nursing home waiverTerminal illness waiver
States52
Min Premium$25,000
Issue Age18–90

Best For

Retirees and near-retirees who want guaranteed income, predictable interest rates, and tax-deferred growth with minimal fees and some access to their money without locking it away completely.

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America

Allianz 222

Fixed index annuity with bonuses and guaranteed lifetime income potential

Cap Rate

4.5%

Participation

100%

Fixed Rate

2.8%

Free W/D

10%

A.M. BestA+
Moody'sAa3
Standard & Poor'sAA

Strategies (9)

BlackRock iBLD Claria II Excess Return Index100% part
Bloomberg US Dynamic Balance II ER Index85% part
PIMCO Tactical Balanced ER Index105% part
S&P 500 Futures Daily Risk Control 5% Index Excess Return145% part
S&P 500 Index4.5% cap

Surrender (10 yrs)

Y1 10%Y2 10%Y3 10%Y4 8.75%Y5 7.5%Y6 6.25%Y7 5%Y8 3.75%Y9 2.5%Y10 1.25%

Waivers

Nursing home waiver
States1
Min Premium$20,000
Issue Age0–80

Best For

Retirement savers who want principal protection with growth potential and guaranteed lifetime income, especially those not needing immediate income.

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