Fixed Indexed Annuity

Symetra Prestige

Symetra Life Insurance Company

5%

Best Cap

7%

Free W/D

50

States

A single-premium fixed indexed annuity designed for long-term retirement savings that offers growth potential tied to market indexes while protecting your principal from market losses. The optional Signature Plus rider guarantees lifetime income for those age 50+.

Free Withdrawal

7%/yr

Available In

50 states

Min Premium

$25,000

Surrender

10 years

Current Rates & Strategies

IndexCreditingCapParticipationFixed
SG Columbia Global Market States Index2-Year--190%--
SG Columbia Global Market States IndexAnnual--130%--
S&P 500 IndexAnnual5%100%--
Fixed AccountDaily----3.25%

Key Features

Indexed Growth Accounts

1-year or 2-year interest terms

Earn interest based on performance of S&P 500 Index or SG Columbia Global Market States Index, credited via participation rates or capped returns

Fixed Account Option

Minimum guaranteed rate per contract

Optional fixed-rate account earning a declared interest rate, reset annually

Principal Protection

0% downside on indexed accounts

Guaranteed to get back your purchase payment plus any interest earned; never lose money due to market declines

Signature Plus Withdrawal Benefit

Available for ages 50+

Optional rider providing guaranteed lifetime withdrawal income based on age and benefit base, payable regardless of contract value

Tax-Deferred Growth

Qualified and nonqualified options

Interest compounds without annual tax liability until money is withdrawn

Penalty-Free Withdrawals

7% annual free withdrawal

After year one, withdraw up to 7% of contract value annually without charges or market value adjustments

Withdrawal Charge Schedule

10-year surrender charge period

Declining surrender charges over 10 years (9% year 1 down to 0% year 11+) if withdrawing more than penalty-free amount

Market Value Adjustment (MVA)

Based on Bloomberg Corporate Bond Index

Positive or negative adjustment applied to withdrawals during charge period based on interest rate changes; doesn't apply after year 10

Account Flexibility

Reallocation at interest term end

Transfer funds between indexed and fixed accounts at the end of each 1- or 2-year interest term

Special Waivers

Available in most states

Nursing home/hospitalization waiver and terminal illness waiver eliminate surrender charges under qualifying conditions

Annuitization Option

Available before age 96

Convert contract to guaranteed income stream over a set period or for lifetime after year 1

Death Benefit

Full remaining balance paid to heirs

Beneficiaries receive the greater of contract value or cash surrender value

Minimum Purchase

$25,000

Starting amount required to open a contract

Free-Look Period

30-day free-look period

Cancel contract within 30 days of receipt for full refund, no questions asked

Highlights

1

Growth potential linked to market indexes (S&P 500 and SG Columbia Global Market States Index) with no direct market risk

2

Optional guaranteed lifetime income rider (Signature Plus) provides retirement income you can't outlive

3

Principal protection—your money never declines due to market downturns, plus tax-deferred growth

4

Performance-based fee waiver on withdrawal benefit charges, potentially leaving more for beneficiaries

5

Flexible access with 7% annual penalty-free withdrawals after year one

Surrender Schedule

Yr 1

9%

Yr 2

9%

Yr 3

8%

Yr 4

7%

Yr 5

6%

Yr 6

5%

Yr 7

4%

Yr 8

3%

Yr 9

2%

Yr 10

1%

After

0%

Nursing home waiver, Terminal illness waiver

Best For

Individuals age 50+ approaching or in retirement who want tax-deferred growth with downside protection and are willing to commit funds long-term for guaranteed lifetime income.

Consider Alternatives If

Those needing immediate access to all their funds, investors seeking direct market participation, or people unable to commit capital for the long term or who may need funds within the first 10 years.

Carrier Ratings

A.M. BestA
Moody'sA1
Standard & Poor'sA

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