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Protective Life Insurance Company

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Financial Ratings

A.M Best A+Stable

About Protective Life Insurance Company

Protective Life Insurance Company, founded in 1907 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is a leading U.S. provider of life insurance and annuity solutions. It operates as a subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc., one of Japan’s largest global financial services organizations. Protective offers a wide range of fixed, indexed, and immediate annuities as well as life insurance products designed to support retirement income, wealth preservation, and estate planning.

Renowned for its long-term financial stability, conservative investment approach, and commitment to customer value, Protective distributes its products nationwide through independent agents, broker-dealers, and financial institutions.

Note: Products issued in New York by Protective Life and Annuity Insurance Company (NY), a subsidiary of Protective Life Corporation.

Product Lineup

Income Creator

Annuity

Guaranteed Income for Life with Safe Growth

Lifetime Income Benefit0.95% annual fee
Guaranteed Interest Rate7 years guaranteed
Penalty-Free Withdrawals10% annually
Withdrawal Charges7% to 1%

Best for: Retirees and pre-retirees aged 50-80 seeking guaranteed lifetime income, princip...

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Protective Asset Builder II

Fixed Indexed Annuity

Market-linked growth with downside protection

Point-to-Point with Participation RateAvailable on all three indices
Point-to-Point with Cap1-year or guaranteed-for-term options
Point-to-Point with TriggerS&P 500 Index only
Penalty-Free Withdrawals10% annually, minus prior withdrawals

Best for: People seeking market-linked growth with downside protection who want guaranteed...

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Protective Guaranteed Income

Fixed Indexed Annuity

Guaranteed Income for Life, Regardless of Markets

Guaranteed Income BenefitWithdrawals range from 3.5%-7.85% depending on age and option chosen
Benefit Base Growth4% annual roll-up + 15% bonus at year 5 + 20% bonus at year 10
Multiple Income OptionsTwo distinct withdrawal strategies to match spending patterns
Indexed Crediting StrategiesMultiple crediting methods: fixed interest, annual point-to-point, 2-year participation & spread, annual rate cap

Best for: Investors age 50-79 seeking guaranteed retirement income who want downside prote...

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Protective Income Builder

Fixed Indexed Annuity

Indexed annuity with flexible growth strategies & income guarantees

Multiple Interest Crediting Strategies5 distinct strategies available
Two Index OptionsDiversification across equity and diversified index approaches
Principal ProtectionDownside protection guaranteed
Annual ReallocationFlexibility to change strategy yearly

Best for: Retirement investors age 50+ who want market-linked growth with downside protect...

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Protective Indexed Annuity NY

Fixed Indexed Annuity

Index-linked growth with downside protection

Index-Linked Crediting StrategiesGuaranteed minimum interest rate regardless of strategy selected
Fixed Interest CreditingPredictable, stable returns
Penalty-Free Withdrawal Access10% annual penalty-free access
Hardship WaiversWaived surrender charges in qualifying situations

Best for: Individuals age 85 or younger who are near or in retirement and want to particip...

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Protective&reg Series Foundation Annuity

Annuity

Guaranteed growth with tax deferral and penalty-free access

Guaranteed Interest Rate5 years
Tax-Deferred Growth
Free Withdrawal Amount10% annually, up to 20% cumulative
Return of Premium Guarantee (Optional)No additional cost

Best for: Conservative retirees and near-retirees seeking guaranteed income growth, tax de...

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SecureSaver

Annuity

Fixed annuity with guaranteed rates and flexible income options

Guaranteed Interest Rate5 or 7 year guarantee periods available
Penalty-Free Withdrawal10% of prior anniversary contract value annually
Healthcare WaiverAvailable after first contract anniversary
Unemployment WaiverRequires 60+ consecutive days unemployment

Best for: People age 85 or younger who want to protect their principal, earn guaranteed re...

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Smart Saver NY

Annuity

Fixed annuity with guaranteed principal & flexible withdrawals

Guaranteed Principal100% of purchase payments
Flexible Guarantee Periods4, 5, 6, or 7-year options
Penalty-Free Withdrawals10% of contract value per year
Medical Hardship WaiversWaives all withdrawal charges if qualified

Best for: Conservative New York residents aged 0-85 seeking tax-deferred retirement saving...

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Financial Ratings

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Rating Agency

A.M. Best

Rating

A+

Description

Superior

Effective

March 31, 2021

Rating Agency

Fitch

Rating

AA-

Description

Very strong

Effective

March 8, 2022

Rating Agency

Moody's

Rating

A1

Description

Good

Effective

March 31, 2021

Rating Agency

Standard & Poor's

Rating

AA-

Description

Very strong

Effective

March 31, 2021

Rating Analysis

Protective Life maintains strong financial strength ratings across all major agencies, reflecting its excellent capitalization, diversified product mix, and disciplined risk management.

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