About MassMutual Ascend Life Insurance Company
MassMutual Ascend Life Insurance Company formerly Great American Life is a wholly owned subsidiary of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual). Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio and founded in the early 1960s, it specializes in retirement-focused annuity products, offering fixed, fixed-indexed, registered index-linked, and immediate annuities through retail, broker‑dealer, financial institution, and RIA channels.
Operating as an independent subsidiary, while leveraging MassMutual’s investment capabilities, distribution channels, and financial strength, Ascend remains focused on customer needs and superior service.
Provider's Rating
A.M. Best 2026-02-10T00:00:00.000Z | A++ |
Available Products (7)
MassMutual Ascend – American Freedom Aspire (3-, 5-, and 7-year terms) Base Policy
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MassMutual Ascend – SecureGain (3-, 5-, and 7-year terms, 2025 series) Base Policy
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MassMutual Ascend – American Freedom Stars & Stripes 7 (Non-MVA) Base Policy
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MassMutual Ascend – Advantage 5 Advisory (5-Year Term) Base Policy
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MassMutual Ascend – American Freedom Stars & Stripes 7 (MVA) Base Policy
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MassMutual Ascend – American Freedom Stars & Stripes 5 (Non-MVA) Base Policy
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MassMutual Ascend – American Freedom Stars & Stripes 5 (MVA) Base Policy
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