North American Company

North American Company

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Financial Ratings

A.M. Best A+Superior
S&P Global Ratings A+Strong

About North American Company

North American Company for Life and Health Insurance® is a privately held insurance company and a member of Sammons Financial Group, Inc. Based in West Des Moines, Iowa, the company has operated for over a century, offering a wide range of insurance and annuity products. It is known for strong financial stability, customer-focused service, and commitment to long-term policyholder security. North American is an employee-owned company that has consistently earned high ratings from third-party agencies for its claims-paying ability and operational performance.

Product Lineup

American Equity AssetShield Bonus 5 - Option 2

Fixed Indexed Annuity

Fixed index annuity with premium bonuses up to 7% and market protection

Premium Bonus Options3%, 5%, or 7%
Market Protection0% floor
Free WithdrawalsUp to 10% annually
Index Options7 index options

Best for: Investors seeking principal protection with growth potential who can commit fund...

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Default

Annuity

Guaranteed Income for Life

Guaranteed IncomePayments continue for life or fixed period, guaranteed
Seven Payout OptionsPeriod certain ranges from 5-20 years; survivor benefits up to 100% for joint options
Minimum Premium$25,000 minimum
Payment FlexibilityMonthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual options

Best for: Retirees who want to bridge income gaps before Social Security, reduce market ri...

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Income Pay Pro

Fixed Indexed Annuity

Guaranteed lifetime income + growth potential

Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit (GLWB) Rider1.15% annual rider charge
GLWB Roll-Up Rate8.00% guaranteed annual growth
Penalty-Free Withdrawals10% annual access
Indexed and Fixed Account Options8+ index options available

Best for: Retirees and near-retirees (ages 40-79) who want guaranteed lifetime income, pro...

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Max Elite Accumulation 10

Fixed Indexed Annuity

Protected growth + market upside in one annuity

Premium Protection100% + 0% floor
Index-Linked GrowthMultiple index options available
Tax-Deferred GrowthTax deferred until withdrawal
Flexible AllocationAnnual reallocation available

Best for: Investors aged 0–79 seeking downside protection with growth potential, who want ...

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Max Elite Accumulation 10

Annuity

Fixed rates guaranteed for 3-10 years with tax-deferred growth

Guarantee PeriodsMultiple options available
Minimum Premium$5,000
Rate EnhancementStarts at $100,000 premium
Health WaiversTerminal illness, confinement, and disability waivers

Best for: Conservative investors who want guaranteed growth, predictable returns, and tax ...

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Max Elite Accumulation 5

Fixed Indexed Annuity

Protected growth. Market upside. Your choice.

Premium Protection0% floor
Market-Linked Interest CreditsAnnual Point-to-Point crediting
Minimum Interest Credit (Optional)120% MIC, 0.40% annual charge
Return of Premium (Optional)Penalty-free access to net premium

Best for: People within 5-10 years of retirement or already retired who want downside prot...

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Max Elite Accumulation 7

Fixed Indexed Annuity

Protected growth with index upside potential

Premium Protection100% guaranteed
Index-Linked GrowthMarket-linked
Minimum Interest Credit (MIC)125% of premiums
Return of Premium100% of net premium

Best for: Investors nearing or in retirement who want their principal protected from marke...

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NAC BenefitSolutions 10

Fixed Indexed Annuity

Guaranteed Income + Long-Term Care Protection

Lifetime Guaranteed IncomeLifetime payments starting as early as age 50
Nursing Home Multiplier (LPA Multiplier)2x income for up to 5 years when confined
Benefit Base Floor120/150/180% benefit base guarantees
Rider Death BenefitGuaranteed legacy for heirs

Best for: Retirees and pre-retirees aged 40-79 seeking guaranteed lifetime income, protect...

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NAC Control. X

Fixed Indexed Annuity

Protected growth with control. 0% floor, tax-deferred, flexible income.

Premium Protection100% premium protection + 0% floor
Multiple Index StrategiesFixed account + 3 index options
Tax-Deferred GrowthDefer taxes until withdrawal
Penalty-Free Withdrawals10% annual penalty-free access

Best for: Retirees and pre-retirees who want downside protection from market volatility, t...

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NAC Guarantee Plus

Multi-Year Guaranteed

Guaranteed rates for 3-5 years with penalty-free access

Guaranteed Interest Rate3 or 5-year options
Penalty-Free WithdrawalsUp to annual interest earned
Nursing Home WaiverAutomatically included at no cost
Renewal Options30-day free election window

Best for: Retirees and near-retirees who want to lock in guaranteed returns, preserve capi...

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NAC Guaranteed Allocation

Fixed Indexed Annuity

Diversified FIA with automated rebalancing & principal protection

Model Blend AllocationsModel Blends A, B, C, D with varying equity/diversifier ratios
Premium Protection100% premium protection with 0% floor
Guaranteed RatesGuaranteed through Year 5 (varies by state)
Tax-Deferred GrowthTax deferral on all interest credits

Best for: Investors aged 0–89 seeking diversified growth with principal protection, who pr...

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NAC Max Elite Guarantee

Fixed Indexed Annuity

Protected growth with market upside potential

Premium Protection100% principal guaranteed
Market-Linked InterestAnnual Point-to-Point with cap rates
Tax DeferralTax-deferred until withdrawal
Flexible StrategyMultiple crediting methods available

Best for: Individuals aged 0-79 seeking a balance between principal protection and growth ...

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NAC VersaChoice 10

Fixed Indexed Annuity

Growth + Flexibility + Downside Protection

Index-based growth with downside protectionPotential growth with 0% floor in down markets
Annual reset featureGuaranteed crediting each year
Multiple crediting strategiesFull control over growth approach
Enhanced Liquidity Benefit rider (optional)0.60% annual rider fee

Best for: Retirees and near-retirees age 0-79 who want growth potential tied to market per...

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North American Charter Plus 10

Fixed Indexed Annuity

Index-linked growth with downside protection

Premium BonusUp to 19% total (10% base + 9% enhanced with optional rider)
Index Crediting MethodsUp to 20 index account options available (Monthly/Annual/Two-year Point-to-Point with various rates)
Principal Protection0% downside in market downturns
Penalty-Free Withdrawals10% of accumulation value annually starting year 2

Best for: Pre-retirees and retirees seeking a balance between growth potential and princip...

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North American Charter Plus 14

Fixed Indexed Annuity

Growth + Protection with Up to 25% Bonus

Premium BonusUp to 25% total (13% base + 12% enhanced with optional rider)
Index Account OptionsUp to 20 index account options available
Downside Protection0% floor on market losses
Interest Credit ResetAnnual or 2-year reset depending on strategy chosen

Best for: Pre-retirees and retirees seeking growth potential with guaranteed downside prot...

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North American Secure Horizon

Fixed Indexed Annuity

Index-linked growth with guaranteed floor protection

Interest Credit Floor0% minimum interest credit per year
Multiple Crediting Methods4 core crediting options available
Penalty-Free Withdrawals7% annually after year 1
Surrender Charge Period10 years with state-dependent rates

Best for: This product is suitable for investors nearing or in retirement who want growth ...

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North American Secure Horizon Accelerator

Fixed Indexed Annuity

Market-linked growth with principal protection

Premium Bonus12-13% depending on state
Participation Rates8% to 390% depending on strategy and term length
Strategy Charge0.95% for enhanced strategies; no charge for standard options
Multiple Index Options4 distinct index strategies plus fixed account

Best for: Conservative to moderate investors seeking market-linked growth with principal p...

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North American Secure Horizon Choice

Fixed Indexed Annuity

Protected growth with index-linked upside, no market downside risk

Premium Protection100% protection from negative market performance
Index-Linked GrowthUpside participation without direct equity risk
Performance Strategy LadderAutomatic rebalancing with annual interest credit potential; $25,000 minimum
Flexible Crediting StrategiesCustomizable strategies matching your retirement timeline

Best for: Retirees and pre-retirees who want to grow savings with index-linked upside whil...

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North American Secure Horizon Plus

Fixed Indexed Annuity

Fixed Index Annuity with 20% Bonus + Retirement Benefits

Premium Bonus20%
Guaranteed Minimum Fixed Rate0.10%
Penalty-Free Withdrawals7% annually
Surrender Charge Period10 years, declining 9.00% to 1.00%

Best for: Individuals seeking tax-deferred growth with downside protection who want market...

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Palladium MYG

Annuity

Fixed Rates + Tax-Deferred Growth. Choose 3-10 Year Guarantees.

Guarantee Period Selection3 to 10 years
Rate EnhancementPremiums starting at $100,000
Penalty-Free Withdrawals10% annual limit (interest-only in NY year 1)
Tax-Deferred Growth365-day year compounding

Best for: Conservative investors nearing or in retirement who want guaranteed growth, pred...

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Palladium MYG

Multi-Year Guaranteed

Fixed rate guaranteed for 3-10 years with tax-deferred growth

Guarantee Period Options3-10 years
Rate Enhancements$100,000+ minimum
Free Withdrawals10% annually
Tax DeferralTax-deferred growth

Best for: Conservative investors seeking guaranteed returns, predictable growth, and tax-d...

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Palladium Match MYG

Annuity

Guaranteed growth with flexibility and choice

Guarantee Periods3, 5, 6, 7, or 10 years
Fixed Interest RateDeclared at issue; minimum guaranteed rate for all contract years
Daily CompoundingDaily compounding
Tax-Deferred GrowthTax-deferred until withdrawal

Best for: Conservative investors seeking predictable, guaranteed growth over a defined per...

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Performance Choice 8

Fixed Indexed Annuity

Index-linked growth with guaranteed floor and flexible income options

Fixed AccountMinimum 0.25% guaranteed
Index Account Options0% floor on credits—no losses to index performance
Crediting MethodsCap rates 0.50%–4%, participation rates 5%–100%+
Penalty-Free Withdrawals10% annually penalty-free

Best for: Investors age 50+ seeking tax-deferred growth with a balance of market upside pa...

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PrimePath Pro 10

Fixed Indexed Annuity

Growth potential with downside protection plus lifetime income flexibility

Issue Ages40-79
Minimum Premium$20,000
Surrender Charge Period10 years (10% years 1-5, declining to 4% year 10)
Free Withdrawals7% of accumulation value

Best for: Individuals aged 40-79 seeking growth potential with principal protection, flexi...

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PrimePath Pro 12

Fixed Indexed Annuity

Fixed index annuity with principal protection and lifetime income options

Principal Protection100% principal protection
Index Growth Options8 different index crediting strategies
Benefit Base Roll-up2x weighted average interest credit
Lifetime Payment AmountsStarting at 3.5%-7% based on age

Best for: People approaching or in retirement who want principal protection with growth po...

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Smart Start Accumulator Plus with Fee

Fixed Indexed Annuity

Smart market entry + growth potential with principal protection

Best Entry Window90-day window
Premium EnhancementUp to 20%
Portfolio AllocationsConservative, Moderate, Aggressive
Principal Protection0% minimum

Best for: Growth-oriented investors who want market upside potential with principal protec...

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Financial Ratings

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Rating Agency

A.M. Best

Rating

A+

Description

Superior

Effective

March 19, 2018

Rating Agency

Fitch

Rating

A+

Description

Strong

Effective

March 19, 2018

Rating Agency

Moody's

Rating

Aa3

Description

Excellent

Effective

June 1, 2023

Rating Agency

Standard & Poor's

Rating

A+

Description

Strong

Effective

March 19, 2018

Rating Analysis

Independent financial strength ratings provide insight into an insurer’s ability to meet its ongoing policyholder and contractual obligations. North American Company holds A+ ratings from A.M. Best, S&P Global Ratings, and Fitch Ratings, each placing the company within the top tier of insurers. These high marks reflect strong capitalization, consistent profitability, low financial leverage, and prudent investment performance. The A+ rating from A.M. Best (affirmed August 13, 2024) indicates a “Superior” ability to meet long-term obligations. S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings both affirmed their A+ ratings in May and June 2024 respectively, citing North American’s stable operating outlook and strong market position. These ratings are not guarantees, but they are a reliable indication of the company’s current financial health and long-standing track record.

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