summer lull index lock

An innovative feature offering a level of control in times of volatility

Like that value? Lock it in and renew it

 

Using our Index Lock feature – available on select fixed index annuities (FIA) and fixed index universal life (FIUL) insurance policies – clients can lock in and keep an index value at any point they’re comfortable with the current value. Once it’s locked, that will be the index value that determines the interest they will receive at the end of their crediting period or anniversary date (depending on the product) – no matter what happens in the market afterward.

That gives your clients the reassurance of knowing they’ll end with a positive gain – which can help build their accumulation value and they know they are no longer subject to market volatility in the period.

Capture an index value automatically with Auto Lock, and have it automatically renew with Auto Renewal

Clients set upper and/or lower targets if available with their contract or policy. If the index value reaches the target, Auto Lock will automatically capture that day’s ending index value – no daily tracking of index values is necessary.

Clients also have the option to choose auto-renewal with the upper target. This means the set target will continue from year to year for the length of the contract or policy, unless it is changed or cancelled.

Get more details on our products that offer Index Lock and Auto Lock

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Fixed index annuities

Fixed index annuities are designed to meet long-term needs for retirement income. They provide guarantees against the loss of principal and credited interest, tax-deferred growth potential, and the reassurance of a death benefit for beneficiaries.

Learn more about our fixed index annuities that offer Index Lock:

Allianz Benefit Control® Annuity
Allianz 222® Annuity
Allianz 360™ Annuity
Allianz Accumulation Advantage® Annuity
Allianz Accumulation Advantage+™ Annuity
Core Income 7® Annuity

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Two ways to lock in gains

You can lock an index value simply by activating the Index Lock (either manually or with Auto Lock).
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Get greater insight with our on-demand Index Lock Report

Run a report to see what allocations are available to be locked – across your entire book of business.
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1 Policy loans and withdrawals will reduce the available cash value and death benefit and may cause the policy to lapse, or affect guarantees against lapse. Withdrawals in excess of premiums paid will be subject to ordinary income tax. Additional premium payments may be required to keep the policy in force. In the event of a lapse, outstanding policy loans in excess of unrecovered cost basis will be subject to ordinary income tax. If a policy is a modified endowment contract (MEC), policy loans and withdrawals will be taxable as ordinary income to the extent there are earnings in the policy. If any of these features are exercised prior to age 59½ on a MEC, a 10% federal additional tax may be imposed. Tax laws are subject to change and you should consult a tax professional.

The Index Lock feature is available with select allocation options.

Because the Index Lock occurs at the end of the business day, the index value used to determine interest credited may be higher or lower than the index value at the time of request.

When using sales material with clients, please ensure all applicable accompanying product brochures and/or marketing materials are presented.

2 Setting targets authorizes Allianz to automatically activate an Index Lock once the target is reached, based on the index interest rate percentage at the end of the business day. Because of this, the index interest rate percentage may be higher or lower than the target.

Exercising an Index Lock may result in a credit higher or lower than if the Index Lock had not been exercised. We will not provide advice or notify you regarding whether you should exercise an Index Lock or the optimal time for doing so.

3 Lower targets can only be set below the current index interest rate percentage and must be greater than zero.

4 You may activate an Index Lock manually online at any time, as long as an Auto Lock hasn’t already been activated. Activating Index Lock manually will cancel any current targets set for the current crediting period. If a decision is made to activate an Index Lock manually – or if neither target has been reached at the end of your current crediting period and auto renew is not active – new targets for the next crediting period will need to be set.

5 Setting targets authorizes Allianz to automatically activate an Index Lock once the target is reached, based on the index interest rate percentage at the end of the business day. Targets need to be renewed after each crediting period unless auto renew is active.

6 Activating Index Lock manually will cancel any current targets you have set for the current crediting period.


Guarantees are backed by the financial strength and claims-paying ability of Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America.

Products P64339, C54370-MVA, R95352-MVA, R95316-01-MVA, C64237-MVA, R95228-MVA are issued by Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, 5701 Golden Hills Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55416-1297.

This content does not apply in the state of New York.

Product and feature availability may vary by state and broker/dealer.