United Life Insurance Company

United Life Insurance Company

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Financial Ratings

A.M. Best A-Stable

About United Life Insurance Company

Founded in 1962 and headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United Life Insurance Company is a subsidiary of United Fire Group and serves primarily through independent distribution channels across the U.S. The company specializes in life insurance and annuity solutions, with a focus on conservatively managed fixed annuity products. United Life emphasizes stable investment practices, transparent product design, and tailored support for financial professionals. Over six decades, the company has built a reputation for reliability in the retirement solution space. 

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Annuity

Guaranteed rates, no fees, tax-deferred growth

Guaranteed Interest RateVaries by product and rate environment
No Front-End Charges$0
Tax DeferralDeferred until withdrawal
Surrender ChargesDeclining annually

Best for: Financially conservative investors age 65+ (especially) who prioritize guarantee...

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Performance SPDA

Annuity

Guaranteed Growth with Tax Deferral

Guaranteed Interest RateSee current Interest Rate Bulletin
No Front-End Charges0% front-end cost
Tax DeferralDefer taxes until withdrawal
Minimum Premium Tiers$25,000–$99,999 or $100,000+

Best for: Financially conservative investors age 65+ who prioritize guaranteed, competitiv...

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Ultra Advantage

Fixed Indexed Annuity

Index-Linked Growth with Downside Protection

Index Interest Crediting Strategies0% minimum guarantee on index strategies; 0.05% on fixed account
Free Withdrawal AccessUp to 25% maximum lifetime penalty-free access
Flexible Term Selection3, 4, 5, 7, or 10-year terms available
Return of Premium RiderNo fee for this rider

Best for: Retirees and near-retirees who want their accumulated assets to grow tax-deferre...

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Ultra-Premier

Annuity

Guaranteed rates. Safe growth. Tax-deferred.

Guaranteed Interest Rate5-year or 7-year options available
Tax-Deferred GrowthNo annual tax burden
No Fees100% of investment grows
Penalty-Free Withdrawals10% annual free withdrawal

Best for: Retirees or near-retirees who want to protect a portion of their assets from mar...

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Ultra-Secure Plus

Annuity

Guaranteed rates. Protected principal. Tax-deferred growth.

Guaranteed Interest Rates+0.15% for deposits/values over $50,000
Principal Guarantee100%
Tax-Deferred GrowthFull deferral until withdrawal
Free Annual Withdrawals10% annually

Best for: Retirees and near-retirees seeking guaranteed income growth, principal protectio...

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WealthChoice 10 No Bonus

Fixed Indexed Annuity

Protected growth with market upside, no downside risk

Principal Guarantee100% protection
Free Partial Withdrawals10% annually
Tax-Deferred CompoundingCompound growth
Guaranteed Living Benefit Rider (GLBR)0.95% annual cost

Best for: Individuals nearing or in retirement seeking tax-deferred accumulation with mark...

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WealthChoice 10 with Premium Bonus

Fixed Indexed Annuity

Protected growth linked to market indexes, guaranteed safety

Principal Protection100% guaranteed
Index-Linked InterestMultiple index options available
Tax-Deferred GrowthInterest on interest compounding
Contract Terms5, 7, or 10 years

Best for: Retirees or near-retirees who want growth potential tied to market performance b...

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WealthChoice 5

Fixed Indexed Annuity

Protected growth tied to market indexes with lifetime income options

Principal Protection100% protection
Indexed Interest CreditingMarket-linked growth
Tax-Deferred GrowthFull compounding benefit
Free Partial Withdrawals10% annual free access

Best for: Retirees and pre-retirees who want growth potential with downside protection and...

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WealthChoice 7

Fixed Indexed Annuity

Growth + Protection + Guaranteed Lifetime Income

Premium Range$20,000 – $1,000,000 without approval
Surrender Charge Period5 or 7 years
Free Annual Withdrawals10% of prior year value
Return of PremiumGuaranteed from year 6 onward

Best for: This product is best suited for market-savvy investors nearing or in retirement ...

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Financial Ratings

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Rating Agency

A.M. Best

Rating

A-

Description

Excellent

Effective

January 4, 2018

Rating Agency

Moody's

Rating

A1

Description

Good

Effective

July 19, 2016

Rating Agency

Standard & Poor's

Rating

AA-

Description

Very strong

Effective

July 19, 2016

Rating Analysis

An “A- (Excellent)” rating from A.M. Best signifies that United Life Insurance Company has demonstrated a strong ability to meet its ongoing insurance and annuity obligations under current financial conditions. While this rating does not place it at the absolute top tier (A or A+), it indicates the company is well-capitalized, maintains conservative reserves, and operates with prudent risk management—providing policyholders and contract owners with confidence in its claims-paying capacity.

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