Rate Track
Security Benefit Life
10%
Free W/D
50
States
RateTrack® Annuity is a fixed annuity that combines a guaranteed base rate with a floating rate that resets annually, allowing your retirement savings to automatically benefit when interest rates rise while protecting your principal from market losses.
Free Withdrawal
10%/yr
Available In
50 states
Min Premium
$10,000
Surrender
7 years
Key Features
Floating Rate Component
Automatically increases if rates rise, up to the specified capYour interest rate includes a fixed Guarantee Period Base Rate plus the 3 Month CME Term SOFR Reference Rate, which resets annually on your contract anniversary. The floating rate is capped and locked in for each year.
Guarantee Period Options
5-year or 7-year terms availableChoose either a 5-year or 7-year initial guarantee period during which your rate includes both the fixed base rate and floating rate components.
Principal Protection
100% principal guaranteeSecurity Benefit Life Insurance Company guarantees you will not lose your initial purchase payment, regardless of market conditions.
Tax-Deferred Growth
Taxes deferred until withdrawalInterest compounds without annual taxation, allowing more money to work for you compared to taxable savings vehicles like CDs.
Free Annual Withdrawal
10% annual free withdrawal allowanceYou can withdraw up to 10% of your initial premium in year one, and up to 10% of the prior anniversary account value each subsequent year without surrender charges.
Nursing Home Waiver
Available after 3rd year (state variations apply)Surrender charges are waived if you need to withdraw funds after the 3rd contract anniversary and are confined to a nursing home or hospital for more than 90 days.
Terminal Illness Waiver
Available after 3rd year (state variations apply)Surrender charges are waived for withdrawals after the 3rd contract anniversary if diagnosed with a terminal illness expected to result in death within one year.
Death Benefit
100% of account value (less premium tax if applicable)Your account value passes directly to your named beneficiaries without probate, providing quick access and no additional expense.
Guaranteed Minimum Interest Rate (GMIR)
Varies by contract; see rate sheet for current GMIRYour account is guaranteed to earn at least the GMIR, even if the floating rate component falls below zero, ensuring a floor on crediting.
Surrender Charge Schedule
Decreases from 9% to as low as 3% over the guarantee periodEarly withdrawals beyond the 10% free amount incur surrender charges that decrease over time. 5-year plans: 9%, 8%, 7%, 6%, 5%. 7-year plans: 9%, 8%, 7%, 6%, 5%, 4%, 3%.
Highlights
Industry's first floating rate annuity that automatically increases as interest rates rise, without locking you into a low rate
Principal is fully protected with no market risk while your money grows tax-deferred
Flexible access to 10% of your account value annually, free of surrender charges, plus waivers for nursing home or terminal illness
Choose between 5-year or 7-year guarantee periods, giving you control over your commitment timeline
Surrender Schedule
Yr 1
9%
Yr 2
8%
Yr 3
7%
Yr 4
6%
Yr 5
5%
Yr 6
4%
Yr 7
3%
After
0%
Nursing home waiver, Terminal illness waiver
Best For
People close to or in early retirement who want to protect principal while potentially earning more if interest rates rise, and who can commit to a 5 or 7-year timeframe while maintaining access to some funds annually.
Consider Alternatives If
Those who need immediate access to most of their money or who believe interest rates will decline significantly.
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