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March 16, 2023
 
 
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Allianz Benefit Control® Annuity Premium+ Event

Give your clients’ income potential a BIG BOOST

Allianz Benefit Control® Annuity is offering its BIGGEST PREMIUM BONUS EVER.1

Would your clients appreciate a boost to their income potential? Now is a great time to tell them about Allianz Benefit Control® Annuity. During our Premium+ Event, we’re boosting the premium bonus to 32% – its BIGGEST PREMIUM BONUS EVER, credited to the protected income value (PIV).1

But don’t delay: This Premium+ Event ends April 3, 2023.

Learn more

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Product news

 
 

Premium Discount Rate rises to 5%

Big news for the Premium Deposit Fund Rider available with Allianz Life Pro+® Advantage Fixed Index Universal Life Insurance Policy.

Effective March 7, 2023, the Premium Discount Rate is rising to 5% – aligning it with our current fixed rate, also at 5%.

See how our rates stack up to the competition

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Training and insights

 
 

Social Security and Medicare guidebook

Some of the many topics covered in this helpful book include:

  1. Qualifying for Social Security retirement benefits and when clients may want to start those benefits
  2. Taxation issues, including what portion of clients' Social Security income is taxable
  3. Strategies that can help retirees and their spouses make the most of their Social Security benefit options
  4. Medicare, Medicaid, and long term care basics, including eligibility rules and when to enroll

Many financial professionals find this to be a valuable reference when talking to their clients on various Social Security topics. Get your copy now.

 
 

Questions financial professionals should ask their clients while income planning for retirement

Learn more

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Sales tools and ideas

 
 

Clients looking for guaranteed income?

See how Allianz Benefit Control® Annuity competes with a rollup product.

What happens when you take a 32% premium bonus + fixed interest rate + your choice of a 150% or 250% interest bonus?

Answer: You get an FIA offering guaranteed income that competes with some of the top guaranteed rollup products in the industry.

Contact us to find out how Allianz Benefit Control® and its limited-time 32% premium bonus competes with the payouts of the guaranteed rollup product you’re currently selling.

Call the FASTeam at 800.950.7372.

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Anywhere, anytime access to policy values and more

My PolicyPro is an interactive tool that gives you (and your clients) anywhere, anytime access to your clients' policy goals, values, and features – making it easier for you to address client questions and conduct annual reviews.

Get ready to use My PolicyPro

 
 

Increase 2023 sales with a new market for clients

Middle-market prospects can help grow your life insurance business

Our 2022 Allianz Middle Market Study found that middle-market consumers have financial concerns and available assets that make them good prospects for life insurance. You can help them with solutions for death benefit protection and the opportunity to supplement college funding or retirement income (via policy loans and withdrawals from the available cash value).

See these articles for more details:

Supplemental college funding article
Supplemental income article

When presenting sales ideas to clients, please ensure that all applicable accompanying materials are provided.

 
 

Get answers

When it comes to developing an overall retirement strategy, knowledge really is power. Some resources we offer can help your clients’ clarify their own needs and goals with:

  • Tools and calculators
  • Planning tools
  • Videos and more

Get started now

Your support team

FASTeam

Phone: 800-950-7372

 
 
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1 Both the premium bonus and interest bonus are credited only to the protected income value (PIV). To receive the PIV, including the value of these bonuses, lifetime withdrawals must be taken. The PIV is not available as a lump sum. Your client will not receive these 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. Lifetime withdrawals are considered partial withdrawals and are subject to ordinary income tax and, if taken prior to 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.

Any distributions are subject to ordinary income tax and, if taken prior to age 59½, a 10% federal additional tax.

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Rates are guaranteed for the first policy year and subject to change annually.

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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.

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Both the premium bonus and interest bonus are credited only to the protected income value (PIV). To receive the PIV, including the value of these bonuses, lifetime withdrawals must be taken. The PIV is not available as a lump sum. Clients will not receive these 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. Lifetime 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.

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

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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