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Reliance Standard

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Financial Ratings

A.M. Best A++stable

About Reliance Standard

Reliance Standard is a nationally recognized insurer offering a range of retirement and employee benefit solutions, with a strong emphasis on fixed and indexed annuity products. Designed to support long-term retirement planning, their annuities provide guaranteed income, principal protection, and tax-deferred growth. Backed by the financial strength of the Tokio Marine Group, Reliance Standard helps individuals and financial professionals secure stable, predictable income for retirement through flexible, client-focused annuity offerings.

Product Lineup

Apollo MVA

Annuity

Guaranteed growth with penalty-free access and annuity bonus

Guaranteed Interest RateVaries by market conditions; minimum guaranteed rate applies
Penalty-Free Withdrawals10% annually, max 30% cumulative
Annuitization Bonus4% of annuity value
Market Value AdjustmentPositive adjustment if rates drop >0.5%

Best for: Safety-conscious investors age 0-85 seeking guaranteed income growth with flexib...

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Apollo SP

Annuity

Fixed Annuity with 6.40% Year 1 Rate & Penalty-Free Access

First-Year Guaranteed Rate6.40%
Base Interest Rate (Years 2+)4.40% (minimum 3.00%)
Penalty-Free Withdrawal10% annually, max 30% cumulative
Annuitization Bonus4% bonus

Best for: Conservative investors age 0-85 seeking guaranteed, tax-deferred growth with som...

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Eleos MVA

Annuity

Fixed annuity with guaranteed rates & penalty-free access

Guaranteed Interest Rate5-year guarantee
Penalty-Free Withdrawals10% annually
Market Value Adjustment0.5% threshold (0.25% in Florida)
Surrender Penalty ScheduleYears 1-5: 8%-4%; Year 6+: 0%

Best for: Conservative investors age 0-85 who want guaranteed returns, need access to some...

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Eleos SP

Annuity

Fixed annuity with guaranteed rates & penalty-free access

Guaranteed Interest RatesVaries by current environment; ask your agent
Penalty-Free WithdrawalUp to 10% per contract year
Surrender Charges8%, 7%, 6%, 5%, 4%, 0%
Nursing Home WaiverUp to 25% per year while confined

Best for: Safety-conscious individuals and retirees who prioritize principal protection, p...

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Enhanced Choice Index Plus 5

Fixed Indexed Annuity

Market-linked growth with downside protection

Index Participation Rate150% or higher with enhanced option
Index Cap Rate9-12% depending on option selected
Guaranteed Minimum Accumulation Benefit (GMAB)100% of premium guaranteed
Multiple Index Choices5 different index options

Best for: Individuals who want to grow retirement savings with tax-deferred compounding, d...

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Index Select Annuity 5

Fixed Indexed Annuity

S&P 500 upside with downside protection

Index crediting optionsAnnual point-to-point with rate cap, annual point-to-point with participation rate, or fixed interest
Downside protectionGuaranteed minimum accumulation benefit (GMAB)
Surrender periods5, 7, or 10-year options
Penalty-free withdrawalsSurrender-charge free withdrawal options available

Best for: Retirees or near-retirees who want market upside potential with guaranteed downs...

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Keystone Index Annuity

Fixed Indexed Annuity

Market-linked growth with principal protection

Minimum Guaranteed Value3.0% annual compound guarantee
Index Interest Strategies0% floor on negative years
Fixed Interest StrategyGuaranteed minimum rate
Penalty-Free Withdrawals10% annual access

Best for: Safety-conscious investors age 0-85 seeking downside protection with moderate gr...

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Multi-Choice Annuity

Annuity

Customizable Fixed Annuity with Flexible Withdrawal Options

Rate Guarantee Periods3, 5, or 7 years
Customizable Withdrawal Options4 options to choose from
Surrender-Charge Free AccessMultiple qualifying events
Guarantee of Principal (Optional)Optional rider available

Best for: Conservative investors who want guaranteed interest income with flexibility to c...

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Reliance Accumulator 10

Fixed Indexed Annuity

Protected Growth with Index Upside Potential

Principal Protection100% guarantee
Index Strategies6 strategies available
Participation Rates54% to 215%
Penalty-Free Withdrawals10% annual access

Best for: Investors age 0–80 seeking tax-deferred growth with principal protection who can...

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Reliance Accumulator 5

Fixed Indexed Annuity

Grow Your Wealth Protected From Market Losses

Principal Protection100% guaranteed
Index Strategy OptionsCurrent rates from 4.5% to 205%
Tax-Deferred GrowthTax-deferred indefinitely
Penalty-Free Withdrawals10% annually

Best for: Safety-conscious individuals age 0–85 seeking tax-deferred retirement growth wit...

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Reliance Accumulator 7

Fixed Indexed Annuity

Equity Index Annuity with Principal Protection & Tax-Deferred Growth

Principal Protection100% of premium
Multiple Index Strategies6+ available strategies
Tax-Deferred GrowthTax-advantaged growth
Penalty-Free Withdrawals10% annual access

Best for: Growth-focused individuals nearing or in retirement who want market-linked retur...

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Reliance Guarantee

Multi-Year Guaranteed

Guaranteed Fixed Annuity with Tax-Deferred Growth

Guaranteed Interest Rate5.35% (5-year), 5.35% (7-year), 5.05% (10-year) as of 10/1/2023
Penalty-Free WithdrawalsUp to 10% annually, minimum $100–$500 per transaction
Nursing Home Care WaiverUp to 25% annually while confined
Surrender Charges5-year: 9%→0%; 7-year: 9%→0%; 10-year: 9%→0% over respective terms

Best for: Safety-conscious investors nearing or in retirement who want guaranteed, predict...

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Financial Ratings

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Rating Agency

A.M. Best

Rating

A++

Description

Superior

Effective

November 1, 2020

Rating Agency

Standard & Poor's

Rating

A+

Description

Strong

Effective

March 1, 2020

Rating Analysis

Reliance Standard’s top-tier rating from A.M. Best is attributed to its very strong balance sheet, underpinned by disciplined capital management and consistent capital growth at roughly a 14% compound annual rate. Its operating results are robust—fueled by annuity and indexed-annuity sales as well as investment income—with a five‑year return on equity exceeding 19%. While its business profile is considered neutral due to economic sensitivity and competitive pressure, its enterprise risk management is considered very strong, benefitting from full integration with Tokio Marine Holdings. The rating outlook remains stable given these strengths, with downgrades possible only if its strategic importance to the Tokio Marine Group notably declines or profitability materially deteriorates

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