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October 19, 2023
 
 
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We’re cranking out positive FIA changes

More positive changes to Allianz Benefit Control® Annuity are here!

Allianz Benefit Control® Annuity has increased its PREVIOUSLY HIGHEST LIFETIME WITHDRAWAL PERCENTAGES EVEN HIGHER

  • Increased lifetime withdrawal percentages for single and joint life by 15 basis points

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Allianz 222® Annuity is now offering a 40% premium bonus – its biggest ever!

Looking to crank up your sales volume? Take a look at Allianz 222® Annuity. In addition to innovative features like Index Lock, it’s now offering a 40% bonus on all premium submitted in the first 18 months.

And that’s just one of our many positive product changes. Check out our full suite of fixed index annuities (FIAs) to see how we’re giving your clients more value – and helping you amplify your sales opportunities.

See all our positive FIA changes

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Product news

 
 

Is now a good time to consider Roth IRA conversions?

See how an Allianz® FIA can help with partial and full conversions

In our recent study,1 72% of the respondents said they were worried about higher income taxes from their tax-deferred accounts in the future. For some clients, a Roth IRA conversion could be part of the solution.

And here’s something to consider: Allianz is one of only a few companies in the fixed index annuity (FIA) industry that supports internal partial Roth IRA conversions.2,3 Check out our resource page to explore our capabilities and see how an FIA may offer additional benefits.

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Automatic upgrades that lower client policy charges

Here’s new help in closing a sale: Your qualifying clients may be automatically bumped up to Preferred + (our best risk class). That means lower policy fees and charges throughout the life of the policy – and that can leave more in the policy to help increase their future growth potential.

What clients are eligible for our Underwriting Risk-Class Upgrade Program? Find out today.

Get all the program details

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Training and insights

 
 

We’ve been upgraded!

A financial product is only as strong as the company behind it. And Moody’s just upgraded its rating for Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America to Aa3 (fourth highest of 21 ratings). Moody’s recognized our strong market position in fixed index annuities and registered index-linked annuities as part of the upgrade.

Read the Moody’s article
Learn more about the strength of Allianz

 
 

The G&O Challenge: Allianz 360 vs. a compounded rollup

Is your go-to FIA’s starting lifetime withdrawal (or total lifetime payout) both its best- and worst-case scenario? How does the Allianz 360® Annuity’s guaranteed payout percentage increase compare to a hypothetical compound rollup? This episode will cover what you need to consider prior to making a recommendation and resources that can help you calculate starting withdrawals (or premium) and total payout over life expectancy.

Check out our latest Power of Positioning episode here!

 
 

Quarterly Market Update

Quarterly Market Update - 2024 Market Outlook

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Sales tools and ideas

 
 

Help keep your client’s estate planning goals on track

As your client’s life changes in significant ways, estate planning goals can change as well. Whether their goals are minimizing taxes, protecting assets, avoiding estate mismanagement, or keeping a business in the family, our Advanced Markets Team has potential solutions that use life insurance – including:

  • Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
  • Disclaimer Trusts
  • Private financing
  • Private split-dollar insurance, and more.

See our flexible estate planning strategies

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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 accumulation potential, and the reassurance of a death benefit for beneficiaries.

The premium bonus and interest bonus are credited only to the protected income value. To receive the PIV, including the bonus, the contract must be held for at least 10 contract years, and then lifetime income withdrawals must be taken. Your client will not receive the bonuses if the contract is fully surrendered or if traditional annuitization payments are taken. If it is partially surrendered the PIV will be reduced proportionally, which could result in a partial loss of bonuses. Income withdrawals are considered partial withdrawals and are subject to ordinary income tax and, if taken prior to age 59½, a 10% federal additional tax. Because this is a bonus annuity, it may include higher surrender charges, longer surrender charge periods, lower caps, higher spreads, or other restrictions that are not included in similar annuities that don’t offer a bonus feature.

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

1 Allianz conducted an online survey, the 2023 Q3 Quarterly Market Perceptions Study in August 2023 with a nationally representative sample of 1,005 respondents age 18+.

2 Converting an employer plan account or traditional IRA to a Roth IRA is a taxable event. Increased taxable income from the Roth IRA conversion may have several consequences including (but not limited to) a need for additional tax withholding or estimated tax payments, the loss of certain tax deductions and credits, and higher taxes on Social Security benefits and higher Medicare premiums.

3 The taxable conversion amount may be greater than the contract value. Multiple partial Roth IRA conversions may result in your client receiving multiple contracts.

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

Life insurance requires qualification through health and financial underwriting.

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America does not provide financial planning services.

This newsletter may periodically provide you with links to outside articles and websites. Please note that the information and opinions included are provided by third parties and have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed by the issuing company. It is being provided for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation for the purchase of any product, nor should it be construed as advice designed to meet the particular needs of your clients. Always ensure you follow the current policies on the use of any advertising, third-party materials and/or social media as required by your broker/dealer and/or the carriers that you represent.

This content is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to provide fiduciary, tax, or legal advice and cannot be used to avoid tax penalties; nor is it intended to market, promote, or recommend any tax plan or arrangement. Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, Allianz Life Insurance Company of New York, their affiliates, and their employees and representatives do not give legal or tax advice or advice related to Medicare or Social Security benefits. You are encouraged to consult with your own legal, tax, and financial professionals for specific advice or product recommendations, or to go to your local Social Security Administration office regarding your particular situation.

Please note that in order to provide a recommendation to a client about the liquidation of a securities product, including those within an IRA, 401(k), or other retirement plan, to purchase a fixed or variable annuity or for other similar purposes, you must hold the proper securities registration and be currently affiliated with a broker/dealer or registered investment advisor. If you are unsure whether or not the information you are providing to a client represents general guidance or a specific recommendation to liquidate a security, please contact the individual state securities department in the states in which you conduct business.

For more complete information about the issuing companies variable annuities and variable options, call Allianz Life Financial Services, LLC at 800.542.5427 for a prospectus. The prospectuses contain details on investment objectives, risks, fees, and expenses, as well as other information about the variable annuity and variable options, which your clients should carefully consider. Encourage your clients to read the prospectuses thoroughly before sending money.

Guarantees are backed by the financial strength and claims-paying ability of the issuing company. Variable annuity guarantees do not apply to the performance of the variable subaccounts, which will fluctuate with market conditions.

Retirement consultants market and distribute products manufactured by Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America and Allianz Life Insurance Company of New York. Retirement consultants provide education and information related to products they market and do not provide financial or investment advice.

Products are issued by Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, 5701 Golden Hills Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55416-1297. www.allianzlife.com. In New York, products are issued by Allianz Life Insurance Company of New York, 1633 Broadway, 42nd Floor, New York, NY 10019-7585. www.allianzlife.com/new-york. Variable products are distributed by their affiliate, Allianz Life Financial Services, LLC, member FINRA, 5701 Golden Hills Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55416-1297. Only Allianz Life Insurance Company of New York is authorized to offer annuities and life insurance in the state of New York.

• Not FDIC insured • May lose value • No bank or credit union guarantee • Not a deposit • Not insured by any federal government agency or NCUA/NCUSIF

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