Annuities
Who's Who in an FIA?
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What is a Fixed Indexed Annuity?
A fixed indexed annuity (or FIA) is a contract between an individual and an insurance company. The contract details, among other things, each party’s rights and responsibilities, how long the money must remain in the annuity, and how the interest rate is calculated. An FIA may help you secure a guaranteed* source of lifetime income.

Does an FIA Come With a Death Benefit?
Certain annuity products, including FIAs, provide a death benefit to your spouse or other beneficiaries. You have several options for a death benefit. For example, you may choose to have the death benefit paid in one lump sum. Alternatively, you could have it set up so that your spouse receives it in a series of regular payments. Whatever option you choose, make sure you understand all of the details. In fact, we’d be happy to answer your questions and explain how a fixed indexed annuity works. However, several details depend on the individual contract and how it is structured.

Who's Who in a Fixed Indexed Annuity?
Three (sometimes four) parties are involved in an FIA contract. These roles include:
- The insurance company that issues the annuity and backs its claims
- The contract owner, who purchases and contributes the money to the annuity (you, if you decide to purchase one)
- The annuitant, who receives the payout from the annuity (typically, the contract owner and annuitant are the same person, but they can be different)
- And the beneficiaries, who receive a death benefit from the annuity after the annuitant passes away