Fixed Indexed Annuity

OrionShield 10

AuguStar Financial

8.6%

Best Cap

10%

Free W/D

50

States

OrionShield is a fixed indexed annuity designed to help you accumulate retirement assets with downside protection. Your money grows based on stock market index performance, but you never lose principal if the market declines.

Free Withdrawal

10%/yr

Available In

50 states

Min Premium

$25,000

Surrender

10 years

Current Rates & Strategies

IndexCreditingCapParticipationFixed
Dynamic Balanced Asset 10 IndexAnnual--71%--
Multi-Asset Dynamic Managed 5 IndexAnnual--151%--
Nasdaq Night Owl IndexAnnual--53%--
S&P 500 Dynamic Intraday TCA Index (USD) ERAnnual--49%--
S&P 500 IndexAnnual8.6%100%--
S&P MARC 5% Excess ReturnAnnual--139%--
Strategic Dynamic Balanced Asset 8 IndexAnnual--98%--
Fixed AccountDaily----3.25%

Key Features

Contractual Floor

0% minimum annual return

Your account value cannot go down due to market losses. If index returns equal 0% or are negative, your credited interest equals 0%—protecting you from negative years while still allowing you to participate in positive ones.

Optional Premium Bonus

5% to 21% of initial investment

Receive an immediate bonus equal to a percentage of your initial investment (5% to 21% depending on age and option level), which then earns interest alongside your contract value.

Tax-Deferred Growth

Up to 33% more growth over 30 years vs. taxable accounts

Your earnings compound without annual tax liability. Taxes are due only when you withdraw funds, allowing more money to remain invested and working for you.

Multiple Crediting Strategies

8 strategy options

Choose from 8 index-based strategies (Group A and B) including S&P 500, NASDAQ, and multi-asset risk-controlled indices, or a fixed account option. Group A strategies count toward premium bonus allocation requirements.

Guaranteed Accumulation Protection (GAP)

107% of starting contract value per term (7-year example)

Ensures a minimum percentage of credited interest after your surrender period ends. If your ending contract value is lower than your GAP value, the GAP value becomes your starting value for the next term.

Death Benefit

Full account value to beneficiaries

If you pass away during the accumulation phase, beneficiaries can receive the full account value without penalty, preserving your legacy.

Participation Rate or Cap

Varies by strategy; examples: 80% participation rate or 8% cap

Your credited interest is limited by either a participation rate (you receive a percentage of index gains) or a return cap (maximum annual interest you can earn). Rates are set at contract issue and may change each crediting period.

Highlights

1

Principal and credited interest protected by a contractual floor—your money cannot lose value due to market downturns

2

Growth potential linked to market indices like the S&P 500 without direct stock market risk

3

Optional Premium Bonus gives your initial investment an immediate boost that compounds over time

4

Tax-deferred growth allows earnings to compound faster without annual tax drag

5

Multiple crediting strategies let you customize your allocation to match your risk tolerance and retirement goals

Surrender Schedule

Yr 1

10%

Yr 2

10%

Yr 3

9%

Yr 4

9%

Yr 5

8%

Yr 6

7%

Yr 7

6%

Yr 8

5%

Yr 9

4%

Yr 10

3%

After

0%

Nursing home waiver

Best For

This product is ideal for individuals at or nearing retirement who want to grow assets they cannot afford to lose while protecting against sudden market downturns and volatility.

Consider Alternatives If

This product may not be suitable for investors who need immediate access to their full principal without surrender charges, or those seeking maximum growth potential without any caps or participation rate limitations.

Carrier Ratings

A.M. BestA
FitchA-
Moody'sBaa1

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