Withdrawal

The state of Florida is considering legislation that would impose third degree felony charges and a maximum of five years in prison for insurance agents who provide misleading annuity representations ("twisting") and inappropriate policy surrenders or withdrawals (" churning "). "Under the bill, which would apply to sales in Florida to people over 65, the surrender periods — or the length of time an investor must keep an annuity — would be set at a maximum of five years. The surrender fee — or...

Vanguard is seen expanding variable annuity features with an SEC application for a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit ( GLWB ). The precise cost of the rider, which can apply to one owner or joint owners, and the payout rates at various age bands were left blank in the application, although Vanguard provided an example that set the rider cost at one percent of the income base. The minimum initial payment is $5,000 and a $25 annual fee is assessed when the account value drops below $25,000...