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Transamerica FreedomSM
Prospectus May 2015A Flexible Premium Variable Annuity
Not insured by FDIC or any federal government agency. May lose value. Not a deposit of or guaranteed by any bank, bank af�liate, or credit union.
Annuities issued in all states except New York by Transamerica Life Insurance Company, Cedar Rapids, IA. Annuities are underwritten and distributed by Transamerica Capital, Inc. References to Transamerica may pertain to one or all of these companies.
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TRANSAMERICA FREEDOMSM VARIABLE ANNUITY
Issued ThroughSEPARATE ACCOUNT VA B
ByTRANSAMERICA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
This flexible premium deferred annuity policy has many investment choices. There is a separate account that currently provides ameans of investing in various underlying fund portfolios. There is also a fixed account, which offers interest at rates that areguaranteed by Transamerica Life Insurance Company. You can choose any combination of these investment choices. You bear theentire investment risk for all amounts you put in the separate account.
This prospectus and the underlying fund prospectuses give you important information about the policies and the underlying fundportfolios. Please read them carefully before you invest and keep them for future reference.
If you would like more information about the Transamerica FreedomSM Variable Annuity, you can obtain a free copy of the Statementof Additional Information (SAI) dated May 1, 2015. Please call us at (800) 525-6205 or write us at: Transamerica Life InsuranceCompany, Attention: Customer Care Group, 4333 Edgewood Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52499-0001. A registration statement,including the SAI, has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the SAI is incorporated herein byreference. More information about the variable annuity can be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room inWashington, D.C. You may obtain information about the operation of the public reference room by calling the SEC at1-800-732-0330. The SEC also maintains a web site (http://www.sec.gov) that contains the prospectus, the SAI, materialincorporated by reference, and other information. The table of contents of the SAI is included at the end of this prospectus.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved or disapproved these securities, or passed upon the adequacy ofthis prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
Prospectus Date: May 1, 2015Statement of Additional Information Date: May 1, 2015
NOT INSURED BY FDIC OR ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
MAY LOSE VALUE
NOT A DEPOSIT OF OR GUARANTEED BY ANY BANK
FDIC BANK
The subaccounts available under this policy invest in the following underlying fund portfolios:
SUBACCOUNT UNDERLYING FUND PORTFOLIO
AB Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio - Class B AB Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio - Class B
AB Growth and Income Portfolio – Class B AB Growth and Income Portfolio – Class B
American Funds - Asset Allocation FundSM - Class 2 American Funds - Asset Allocation FundSM - Class 2
American Funds - Bond FundSM - Class 2 American Funds - Bond FundSM - Class 2
American Funds - Growth FundSM - Class 2 American Funds - Growth FundSM - Class 2
American Funds - Growth-Income FundSM - Class 2 American Funds - Growth-Income FundSM - Class 2
American Funds - International FundSM - Class 2 American Funds - International FundSM - Class 2
Fidelity VIP Balanced Portfolio - Service Class 2 Fidelity VIP Balanced Portfolio - Service Class 2
Fidelity VIP Contrafund® Portfolio – Service Class 2 Fidelity VIP Contrafund® Portfolio – Service Class 2
Fidelity VIP Mid Cap Portfolio – Service Class 2 Fidelity VIP Mid Cap Portfolio – Service Class 2
Fidelity VIP Value Strategies Portfolio – Service Class 2 Fidelity VIP Value Strategies Portfolio – Service Class 2
GE Investments Total Return Fund - Class 3 GE Investments Total Return Fund - Class 3
TA Aegon High Yield Bond - Service Class Transamerica Aegon High Yield Bond VP – Service Class
TA Aegon Money Market - Service Class Transamerica Aegon Money Market VP – Service Class
TA Aegon Tactical Vanguard ETF - Balanced - Service Class Transamerica Aegon Active Asset Allocation - Moderate VP - Service Class
TA Aegon Tactical Vanguard ETF - Conservative - Service Class Transamerica Aegon Active Asset Allocation - Conservative VP - Service Class
TA Aegon Tactical Vanguard ETF - Growth - Service Class Transamerica Aegon Active Asset Allocation - Moderate Growth VP - ServiceClass
TA Aegon U.S. Government Securities - Service Class Transamerica Aegon U.S. Government Securities VP – Service Class
TA AB Dynamic Allocation - Service Class Transamerica AB Dynamic Allocation VP - Service Class
TA American Funds Managed Risk - Balanced - Service Class Transamerica American Funds Managed Risk VP - Service Class
TA Asset Allocation - Conservative - Service Class Transamerica Asset Allocation - Conservative VP – Service Class
TA Asset Allocation - Growth - Service Class Transamerica Asset Allocation - Growth VP – Service Class
TA Asset Allocation - Moderate - Service Class Transamerica Asset Allocation - Moderate VP – Service Class
TA Asset Allocation - Moderate Growth - Service Class Transamerica Asset Allocation - Moderate Growth VP – Service Class
TA Barrow Hanley Dividend Focused - Service Class Transamerica Barrow Hanley Dividend Focused VP – Service Class
TA BlackRock Global Allocation - Service Class Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation VP - Service Class
TA BlackRock Global Allocation Managed Risk - Balanced - Service Class Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation Managed Risk - Balanced VP -Service Class
TA BlackRock Global Allocation Managed Risk - Growth - Service Class Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation Managed Risk - Growth VP - ServiceClass
TA BlackRock Tactical Allocation - Service Class Transamerica BlackRock Tactical Allocation VP - Service Class
TA Clarion Global Real Estate Securities - Service Class Transamerica Clarion Global Real Estate Securities VP – Service Class
TA International Moderate Growth - Service Class Transamerica International Moderate Growth VP – Service Class
TA JPMorgan Core Bond - Service Class Transamerica JPMorgan Core Bond VP - Service Class
TA JPMorgan Enhanced Index - Service Class Transamerica JPMorgan Enhanced Index VP – Service Class
TA JPMorgan Mid Cap Value - Service Class Transamerica JPMorgan Mid Cap Value VP – Service Class
TA JPMorgan Tactical Allocation - Service Class Transamerica JPMorgan Tactical Allocation VP - Service Class
TA Janus Balanced - Service Class Transamerica Janus Balanced VP – Service Class
TA Jennison Growth - Service Class Transamerica Jennison Growth VP – Service Class
TA Legg Mason Dynamic Allocation - Balanced - Service Class Transamerica Legg Mason Dynamic Allocation - Balanced VP - Service Class
TA Legg Mason Dynamic Allocation - Growth - Service Class Transamerica Legg Mason Dynamic Allocation - Growth VP - Service Class
TA MFS International Equity - Service Class Transamerica MFS International Equity VP – Service Class
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SUBACCOUNT UNDERLYING FUND PORTFOLIO
TA Market Participation Strategy - Service Class Transamerica Market Participation Strategy VP - Service Class
TA Morgan Stanley Capital Growth - Service Class Transamerica Morgan Stanley Capital Growth VP – Service Class
TA Morgan Stanley Mid Cap Growth - Service Class Transamerica Morgan Stanley Mid-Cap Growth VP – Service Class
TA Multi-Managed Balanced - Service Class Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced VP – Service Class
TA PineBridge Inflation Opportunities- Service Class Transamerica PineBridge Inflation Opportunities VP - Service Class
TA PIMCOTactical - Balanced - Service Class Transamerica PIMCOTactical – Balanced VP – Service Class
TA PIMCOTactical - Conservative - Service Class Transamerica PIMCOTactical – Conservative VP – Service Class
TA PIMCOTactical - Growth - Service Class Transamerica PIMCOTactical – Growth VP – Service Class
TA PIMCOTotal Return - Service Class Transamerica PIMCOTotal Return VP – Service Class
TA Systematic Small Mid Cap Value - Service Class Transamerica Systematic Small/Mid Cap Value VP – Service Class
TA T. Rowe Price Small Cap - Service Class Transamerica T. Rowe Price Small Cap VP – Service Class
TA TS&W International Equity - Service Class Transamerica TS&W International Equity VP – Service Class
TA Torray Concentrated Growth - Service Class Transamerica Torray Concentrated Growth VP – Service Class
TA Vanguard ETF - Balanced - Service Class Transamerica Vanguard ETF Portfolio - Balanced VP - Service Class
TA Vanguard ETF - Conservative - Service Class Transamerica Vanguard ETF Portfolio - Conservative VP - Service Class
TA Vanguard ETF - Growth - Service Class Transamerica Vanguard ETF Portfolio - Growth VP - Service Class
TA WMC US Growth - Service Class Transamerica WMC US Growth VP – Service Class
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS___________________ 1
SUMMARY ___________________________ 3ANNUITY POLICY FEE TABLE AND EXPENSEEXAMPLES _________________________ 7
THE ANNUITY POLICY__________________ 14
PURCHASE ___________________________ 14Policy Issue Requirements_________________ 14Premium Payments_____________________ 14Initial Premium Requirements ______________ 15Additional Premium Payments______________ 15Maximum Total Premium Payments __________ 15Allocation of Premium Payments ____________ 15Policy Value _________________________ 16
INVESTMENT OPTIONS _________________ 16Selection of Underlying Fund Portfolios ________ 16Addition, Deletion, or Substitution of InvestmentOptions _________________________ 17
Static Allocation Models__________________ 18The Fixed Account _____________________ 18Transfers ___________________________ 19Market Timing and Disruptive Trading_________ 19Investment Restrictions __________________ 21
EXPENSES____________________________ 22Excess Interest Adjustment ________________ 22Mortality and Expense Risk Fees_____________ 22Premium Taxes _______________________ 23Federal, State and Local Taxes ______________ 23Special Service Fees_____________________ 23Transfer Fee _________________________ 23Service Charge _______________________ 23Administrative Charges __________________ 23Initial Payment Guarantee ________________ 23Fund Facilitation Fee____________________ 23Portfolio Fees and Expenses________________ 24Reduced Fees and Charges ________________ 24Revenue We Receive ____________________ 24
ACCESS TO YOUR MONEY _______________ 25Surrenders __________________________ 25Delay of Payment and Transfers _____________ 26Excess Interest Adjustment ________________ 26Signature Guarantee ____________________ 27
ANNUITY PAYMENTS (THE INCOME PHASE) _ 28Annuity Payment Options ________________ 28
DEATH BENEFIT_______________________ 30When We Pay A Death Benefit _____________ 30When We Do Not Pay A Death Benefit ________ 31Deaths After the Annuity Commencement Date ___ 31Succession of Ownership _________________ 31Spousal Continuation ___________________ 31Amount of Death Benefit _________________ 32Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit__________ 32
Adjusted Partial Surrender ________________ 33
TAX INFORMATION ____________________ 33
ADDITIONAL FEATURES ________________ 42Systematic Payout Option ________________ 42Income Benefit Programs _________________ 42Initial Payment Guarantee ________________ 42Nursing Care and Terminal Condition WithdrawalOption __________________________ 43
Unemployment Waiver __________________ 43Telephone and Electronic Transactions _________ 43Dollar Cost Averaging Program _____________ 44Asset Rebalancing _____________________ 45Optional Benefits No Longer Available_________ 45
OTHER INFORMATION _________________ 46Ownership__________________________ 46Beneficiary__________________________ 46Right to Cancel Period __________________ 46Assignment _________________________ 46Termination for Low Value ________________ 46Sending Forms and Transaction Requests in GoodOrder ___________________________ 47
Regulatory Modifications to Policy ___________ 47Certain Offers________________________ 47Mixed and Shared Funding________________ 47Exchanges and/or Reinstatements ____________ 47Voting Rights ________________________ 48Abandoned or Unclaimed Property ___________ 48Legal Proceedings______________________ 48Cyber Security _______________________ 48Transamerica Life Insurance Company _________ 49Financial Condition of the Company__________ 49The Separate Account ___________________ 50The Funds __________________________ 50Other Transamerica Policies _______________ 50Distribution of the Policies ________________ 50
TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THE STATEMENTOF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ________ 52
APPENDIXUNDERLYING FUND PORTFOLIOSASSOCIATEDWITH THESUBACCOUNTS __________________ 53
APPENDIXDESIGNATED INVESTMENT OPTIONS ___ 59
APPENDIXCONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION_ 61
APPENDIXPOLICY VARIATIONS ________________ 71
APPENDIXEXCESS INTEREST ADJUSTMENTEXAMPLES ______________________ 76
APPENDIXDEATH BENEFIT____________________ 79
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APPENDIXRIDER GRID VARIATIONS_____________ 81
APPENDIXADDITIONAL DEATH DISTRIBUTIONRIDER _________________________ 108
APPENDIXADDITIONAL DEATH DISTRIBUTION+RIDER _________________________ 109
APPENDIXLIVING BENEFITS RIDER ADJUSTEDPARTIALWITHDRAWALS ___________ 110
APPENDIXPAM METHOD TRANSFERS____________ 115
APPENDIXHYPOTHETICAL ADJUSTED PARTIALSURRENDERS - GUARANTEEDLIFETIMEWITHDRAWAL BENEFITRIDERS_________________________ 117
APPENDIXHYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE OF THEWITHDRAWAL BASE CALCULATION -RETIREMENT INCOME MAX® RIDER__ 121
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
accumulation unit— An accounting unit of measure used in calculating the policy value in the separate account before the annuitycommencement date.
adjusted policy value— The policy value increased or decreased by any excess interest adjustment.
Administrative Office— Transamerica Life Insurance Company, Attention: Customer Care Group, 4333 Edgewood Road NE,Cedar Rapids, IA 52499-0001, (800) 525-6205.
annuitant— The person on whose life any annuity payments involving life contingencies will be based.
annuitize (annuitization)—When you switch from the accumulation phase to the income phase and we begin to make annuitypayments to you (or your designee).
annuity commencement date— The date upon which annuity payments are to commence.
annuity payment option— A method of receiving a stream of annuity payments selected by the owner.
assumed investment return or AIR— The annual effective rate shown in the contract that is used in the calculation of each variableannuity payment.
cash value— The adjusted policy value less any rider fees (imposed upon surrender).
excess interest adjustment— A positive or negative adjustment to amounts surrendered (both partial or full surrenders) andtransfers or applied to annuity payment options from the fixed account guaranteed period options prior to the end of the guaranteedperiod. The adjustment reflects changes in the interest rates declared by the Company since the date any payment was received by, oran amount was transferred to, the guaranteed period option. The excess interest adjustment can either decrease or increase the amountto be received by the owner upon full surrender or commencement of annuity payments, depending upon whether there has been anincrease or decrease in interest rates, respectively.
fixed account—One or more investment options under the policy that are part of the Company’s general assets and are not in theseparate account.
free amount— The amount that can be withdrawn each year without incurring any excess interest adjustments.
guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit— Any optional benefit under the policy that provides a guaranteed minimum withdrawalbenefit.
guaranteed period options— The various guaranteed interest rate periods of the fixed account which the Company may offer andinto which premium payments may be paid or amounts transferred.
owner (you, your)— The person who may exercise all rights and privileges under the policy. The owner during the lifetime of theannuitant and before the annuity commencement date is the person designated as the owner in the information that we require toissue a policy.
policy date— The date shown on the policy data page attached to the policy and the date on which the policy becomes effective.
policy value—On or before the annuity commencement date, the policy value is equal to the owner’s:• premium payments; minus• gross partial surrenders (partial surrenders plus or minus excess interest adjustments); plus• interest credited in the fixed account; plus• accumulated gains in the separate account; minus• accumulated losses in the separate account; minus• service charges, rider fees, premium taxes, transfer fees, and other charges, if any.
policy year— A policy year begins on the policy date and on each anniversary thereafter.
separate account— Separate Account VA B, a separate account established and registered as a unit investment trust under theInvestment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), to which premium payments under the policies may be allocated.
separate account value— The portion of the policy value that is invested in the separate account.
subaccount— A subdivision within the separate account, the assets of which are invested in a specified underlying fund portfolio.
valuation period— The period of time from one determination of accumulation unit values and annuity unit values to the nextsubsequent determination of those values. Such determination shall be made on each business day.
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written notice—Written notice, signed by the owner, that gives the Company the information it requires and is received in goodorder at the Administrative Office. For some transactions, the Company may accept an electronic notice such as telephoneinstructions or any other means acceptable to the Company. Such electronic notice must meet the requirements for good order thatthe Company establishes for such notices.
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SUMMARY
The sections in this summary correspond to sections in this prospectus, which discuss the topics in more detail.
THE ANNUITY POLICY
The flexible premium deferred variable annuity policy offered by Transamerica Life Insurance Company (the Company, we, us, orour) provides a way for you to invest on a tax-deferred basis in the following investment choices: various subaccounts of the separateaccount and the fixed account of the Company. The policy is intended to accumulate money for retirement or other long-terminvestment purposes.
This policy currently offers subaccounts that are listed in the “Appendix – Portfolios Associated with the Subaccounts” in thisprospectus. Each subaccount invests exclusively in shares of one of the underlying fund portfolios. The policy value may depend onthe investment experience of the selected subaccounts. Therefore, you bear the entire investment risk with respect to all policy value inany subaccount. You could lose the amount that you invest.
The fixed account offers an interest rate that the Company guarantees.
The policy, like all deferred annuity policies, has two phases: the “accumulation phase” and the “income phase.” During theaccumulation phase, earnings accumulate on a tax-deferred basis and are taxed as ordinary income when you take them out of thepolicy. The income phase occurs when you annuitize and begin receiving regular annuity payments from your policy. The money youcan accumulate during the accumulation phase will largely determine the payments you receive during the income phase.
PURCHASE
The initial premium payment for nonqualified policies must be at least $15,000 (including anticipated premiums from 1035exchanges as indicated on your application or electronic order form) or more, and at least $1,000 for qualified policies (includinganticipated premiums from transfers or rollovers as indicated on your application or electronic order form), under mostcirc*mstances. You must obtain prior Company approval to purchase a policy with an amount less than the stated minimum. You cangenerally add as little as $50 at any time during the accumulation phase.
INVESTMENT CHOICES
You can allocate your premium payments to one of several underlying fund portfolios listed in the “Appendix – Portfolios Associatedwith the Subaccounts” in this prospectus and described in the underlying fund prospectuses. Depending upon their investmentperformance, you can make or lose money in any of the subaccounts.
You can also allocate your premium payments to the fixed account.
We currently allow you to transfer money between any of the investment choices during the accumulation phase. We reserve the rightto impose a $10 fee for each transfer in excess of 12 transfers per policy year and to impose restrictions and limitations on transfers.
EXPENSES
Note: The following section on expenses and the Annuity Policy Fee Table and expense examples only apply to policies issuedon or after the date of this prospectus. See “Appendix - Policy Variations” for information about older policies.
No deductions are made from premium payments at the time you buy the policy so that the full amount of each premium payment isinvested in one or more of your investment choices.
If you select the Life with Emergency CashSM annuity payment option, then you can surrender your policy after annuity paymentshave begun. A surrender charge of up to 4% of policy value will apply during the first four years after the annuity commencementdate.
Full surrenders, partial surrenders, and transfers from a guaranteed period option of the fixed account may also be subject to an excessinterest adjustment, which may increase or decrease the amount you receive. This adjustment may also apply to amounts applied toan annuity payment option from a guaranteed period option of the fixed account prior to the end of the guaranteed period option.
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We deduct daily mortality and expense risk fees and administrative charges from the assets in each subaccount during theaccumulation phase, at an annual rate (as a percentage of the subaccount’s value) of 1.70%, which includes the Return of PremiumDeath Benefit.
During the accumulation phase, we deduct an annual service charge of no more than $35 from the policy value on each policyanniversary and at the time of surrender. The charge is waived if either the policy value or the sum of all premium payments, minusall partial surrenders, is at least $50,000.
Upon full surrender, payment of a death benefit, or when annuity payments begin, we will deduct state premium taxes, if applicable.State premium taxes currently range from 0% to 3.50%, depending on the state.
If you elect the Initial Payment Guarantee feature when you annuitize, then there is a daily fee (during the income phase) currentlyequal to an annual rate of 1.25% of the daily net asset value in the subaccounts.
We deduct a daily fund facilitation fee from the assets in certain investment choices at an annual rate (as a percentage of thesubaccount’s value) as follows:
• 0.30% if you choose the American Funds - Asset Allocation FundSM - Class 2• 0.30% if you choose the American Funds - Bond FundSM - Class 2• 0.30% if you choose the American Funds - Growth FundSM - Class 2• 0.30% if you choose the American Funds - Growth-Income FundSM - Class 2• 0.30% if you choose the American Funds - International FundSM - Class 2• 0.20% if you choose the AB Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio - Class B• 0.20% if you choose the GE Investments Total Return Fund - Class 3• 0.15% if you choose the Franklin Founding Funds Allocation VIP Fund - Class 4
The value of the net assets of the subaccounts will reflect the management fee and other expenses incurred by the underlying fundportfolios.
ACCESS TO YOUR MONEY
You can generally take out $500 or more anytime during the accumulation phase (except under certain qualified policies).
You may have to pay income tax and a tax penalty on any money you take out.
If you have policy value in the fixed account, you may take out any cumulative interest credited free of excess interest adjustments.
Access to amounts held in qualified policies may be restricted or prohibited by law or regulation or the terms of the policy.
Surrenders are not generally permitted during the income phase unless you elect the Life with Emergency CashSM annuity paymentoption.
Partial surrenders will reduce your policy value. Depending on its amount and timing, a partial surrender may considerably reduce oreliminate some of the benefits and guarantees provided by your Policy. You should carefully consider whether a partial surrenderunder a particular circ*mstance will have a negative impact to your benefits or guarantees. The impact of partial and full surrenders(generally) on your benefits and guarantees is discussed in the corresponding sections of the prospectus describing such benefits andguarantees.
ANNUITY PAYMENTS (THE INCOME PHASE)
The policy allows you to receive income under one of several annuity payment options. You may choose from fixed payment options,variable payment options, or a combination of both. If you select a variable payment option, then the dollar amount of your annuitypayments may go up or down. However, the Initial Payment Guarantee is available for an extra fee and it guarantees a minimumamount for each variable annuity payment.
DEATH BENEFIT
If the sole annuitant dies before the income phase begins, then the beneficiary will generally receive a death benefit. If the owner isnot the annuitant, then no death benefit is paid if the owner dies; however required distribution rules require that the policy value bedistributed upon the death of any owner.
The Return of Premium death benefit is issued in this policy.
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Naming different persons as owner and annuitant can affect to whom and whether amounts will be paid. Use care when namingowners, annuitants and beneficiaries, and consult your agent if you have questions.
The death benefit is paid first to a surviving owner, if any; it is paid only to the beneficiary if there is no surviving owner.
TAXES
Earnings, if any, are generally not taxed until taken out. If you take money out of a nonqualified policy during the accumulationphase, earnings come out first for federal tax purposes, and are taxed as ordinary income. For nonqualified and certain qualifiedpolicies, payments during the income phase may be considered partly a return of your original investment so that part of eachpayment may not be taxable as income. For qualified policies, payments during the income phase are, in many cases, considered as alltaxable income. If you are younger than 59½ when you take money out, you may incur a 10% federal penalty tax on the taxableearnings.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
This policy has additional features that might interest you. These features may not be available for all policies, may vary for certainpolicies, may not each be available in combination with other optional benefits under the policy, and may not be suitable for yourparticular situation.
These features include, but are not limited to, the following:
• You can arrange to have money automatically sent to you monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually while your policy is inthe accumulation phase. This feature is referred to as the “Systematic Payout Option” (“SPO”). Amounts you receive may beincluded in your gross income, and in certain circ*mstances, may be subject to penalty taxes.
• You can elect an optional feature at the time of annuitization that guarantees your variable annuity payments will never be lessthan a percentage of the initial variable annuity payment. This feature is called the “Initial Payment Guarantee” (“IPG”). There isan extra charge for this feature.
• Under certain medically related circ*mstances, you may surrender all or a portion of the policy value without any excess interestadjustment. This feature is called the “Nursing Care and Terminal Condition Withdrawal Option.”
• Under certain unemployment circ*mstances, you may surrender all or a portion of the policy value free of any excess interestadjustments. This feature is called the “Unemployment Waiver.”
• You may generally make transfers and/or change the allocation of additional premium payments by telephone or other electronicmeans acceptable to the Company. We may restrict or eliminate this feature.
• You can arrange to automatically transfer money (at least $500 per transfer) monthly or quarterly from certain investmentchoices into one or more subaccounts. This feature is known as “Dollar Cost Averaging.”
• We will, upon your request, automatically transfer amounts among the subaccounts on a regular basis to maintain a desiredallocation of the policy value among the various subaccounts. This feature is called “Asset Rebalancing.”
OTHER INFORMATION
Right to Cancel Period. You may return your policy for a refund, but only if you return it within a prescribed period, which isgenerally 10 days (after you receive the policy), or whatever longer time may be required by state law. The amount of the refund willgenerally be the premiums paid plus or minus accumulated gains or losses in the separate account; if state law requires, we will refundyour original premium payment(s). The policy will then be deemed void.
No Probate. Usually, the person receiving the death benefit under this policy will not have to go through probate. State laws vary onhow the amount that may be paid is treated for transfer and inheritance tax purposes.
Who should purchase the Policy? This policy is designed for people seeking long-term tax-deferred accumulation of assets, generallyfor retirement or other long-term purposes; and for persons who have maximized their use of other retirement savings methods, suchas 401(k) plans. The tax-deferred feature is most attractive to people in high federal and state tax brackets. The tax deferral features ofvariable annuities are unnecessary when purchased to fund a qualified plan. You should not buy this policy if you are looking for ashort-term investment, market timing, or if you cannot take the risk of losing money that you put in.
There are various fees and charges associated with variable annuities. You should consider whether the features and benefits of thispolicy, unique to variable annuities, such as the opportunity for lifetime income payments, a guaranteed death benefit, the guaranteedlevel of certain charges, and additional features, make this policy appropriate for your needs.
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State Variations. Policies issued in your state may provide different features and benefits from, and impose different costs than, thosedescribed in this prospectus because of state law variations. These differences include, among other things, free look rights, issue agelimitations, and the general availability of riders. This prospectus describes the material rights and obligations of a policy owner, andthe maximum fees and charges for all policy features and benefits are set forth in the fee table of this prospectus. See your policy forspecific variations because any such state variations will be included in your policy or in riders or endorsem*nts attached to yourpolicy. See your agent or contact us for specific information that is applicable to your state.
Old Policies. See “Appendix - Policy Variations” for information on how older policies have different features and requirements, andsometimes different fees and deductions.
Financial Statements. Financial Statements for the Company and the subaccounts are in the SAI. Condensed financial informationfor the subaccounts (those in operation by year end December 31, 2014) are in “Appendix – Condensed Financial Information” tothis prospectus and the SAI.
INQUIRIES
If you need more information or want to make a transaction, please contact us at:
Transamerica Life Insurance CompanyAdministrative OfficeAttention: Customer Care Group4333 Edgewood Road NECedar Rapids, IA 52499-0001(800) 525-6205
You may check your policy at www.transamerica.com. Follow the logon procedures. We cannot guarantee that you will be able toaccess this site.
You should protect your logon information, because on-line (or telephone) options may be available and could be made by anyonewho knows your logon information. We may not be able to verify that the person providing instructions using your logoninformation is you or someone authorized by you.
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ANNUITY POLICY FEE TABLE AND EXPENSE EXAMPLES
The following describes the fees and expenses that you will pay when buying, owning, and surrendering the policy. Please be certainto review the notes following the fee table and expense examples for further information about the fees and charges presented.The order of the notes follows the order in which the fees and charges under the policy are presented in the fee tables and the expenseexamples.
The fee table applies only to the accumulation phase and reflects the maximum charges unless otherwise noted. During the incomephase the fees may be different than those described in the Fee Table. See EXPENSES.
The first section describes the fees and expenses that you will pay at the time that you buy the policy, surrender the policy, or transfercash value between investment options. State premium taxes may also be deducted. Excess interest adjustments may be made toamounts surrendered, transferred or applied to annuity payment options from cash value from the fixed account. (All fees aremaximum for purchases made while this prospectus is effective unless otherwise noted.)
Owner Transaction Expenses:Sales Load On Purchase Payments 0%
Maximum Surrender Charge (as a % of premium payments surrendered)
Base Policy 0%
Transfer Fee $0-$10
Special Service Fee $0-$50*
* $0 - $25 for policies issued prior to May 1, 2015
The next section describes the fees and expenses that you will pay periodically during the time that you own the policy, not includingportfolio fees and expenses. (All fees are maximum for purchases made while this prospectus is effective unless otherwise noted.)
Annual Service Charge $0-$35 per policy
Separate Account Annual Expenses (as a percentage, annually, of average separate account value):Base Separate Account Expenses:Mortality and Expense Risk Fee 1.55%
Administrative Charge 0.15%
Total Base Separate Account Annual Expenses 1.70%
Optional Separate Account Expenses: (You may only elect one of the guaranteed minimum death benefits listedbelow)
Double Enhanced Death Benefit - No Longer Available 0.65%
Annual Step-Up Death Benefit - No Longer Available 0.20%
Fund Facilitation Fee 0.30%
Total Separate Account Annual Expenses with Highest Optional Separate Account Expenses 2.20%
Optional Death Benefit Riders - No Longer Available:Additional Death Distribution (annual charge based on policy value) 0.25%
Additional Death Distribution+ (annual charge based on policy value) 0.55%
Optional Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit Riders - No Longer Available:5 for LifeSM Rider (annual charge - a % of Total Withdrawal Base) 1.35%
5 for LifeSM with Growth (with additional death benefit) 1.60%
5 for LifeSM with Growth (without additional death benefit) 1.35%
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Single Joint
Living Benefits Rider (annual charge - a % of Principal Back Total Withdrawal Base) 1.25% 1.25%
Income SelectSM for Life - Single and Joint Life Option (annual charge - a % of Total Withdrawal Base):
Base Benefit 1.15% 1.35%
Additional Benefits available with Income SelectSM for Life Rider:Growth Benefit 0.25% 0.50%
Death Benefit 0.25% 0.20%
Income EnhancementSM Benefit 0.10% 0.20%
Total Income SelectSM for Life Rider Fees with Highest Combination of Benefits 1.75% 2.25%
Maximum Current
Retirement Income Choice® Rider - Single Life Option: (annual charge - a % of Withdrawal Base)
Base Benefit 2.10% 1.35%
Additional Benefits available with the Retirement Income Choice® Rider:Death Benefit 0.25% 0.25%
Income EnhancementSM Benefit 0.15% 0.15%
Total Retirement Income Choice® Rider Fees (Single Life) with Highest Combination of Benefits 2.50% 1.75%
Retirement Income Choice® Rider - Joint Life Option (annual charge - a % of Withdrawal Base):
Base Benefit 2.40% 1.65%(1)
Additional Benefits available with the Retirement Income Choice® Rider:Death Benefit 0.20% 0.20%
Income EnhancementSM Benefit 0.30% 0.30%
Total Retirement Income Choice® Rider Fees (Joint Life) with Highest Combination of Benefits 2.90% 2.15%
Retirement Income Choice® with Double Withdrawal Base Benefit Rider - Single Life Option (annualcharge - a % of Withdrawal Base):
Base Benefit 2.40% 1.65%(1)
Additional Benefits available with the Retirement Income Choice® with Double Withdrawal Base Benefit Rider:Death Benefit 0.25% 0.25%
Income EnhancementSM Benefit 0.15% 0.15%
Total Retirement Income Choice® with Double Withdrawal Base Benefit Rider Fees (Single Life) with HighestCombination of Benefits 2.80% 2.05%
Retirement Income Choice® with Double Withdrawal Base Benefit Rider - Joint Life Option (annualcharge - a % of Withdrawal Base):
Base Benefit 2.40% 1.65%(1)
Additional Benefits available with the Retirement Income Choice® with Double Withdrawal Base Benefit Rider:Death Benefit 0.20% 0.20%
Income EnhancementSM Benefit 0.30% 0.30%
Total Retirement Income Choice® with Double Withdrawal Base Benefit Rider Fees (Joint Life) with HighestCombination of Benefits 2.90% 2.15%
Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider (annual charge - a % of withdrawal base):
Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group A 2.30% 1.55%
Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group B 1.85% 1.10%
Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group C 1.45% 0.70%
Additional Benefits available with the Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider:Death Benefit (Single Life Option) 0.40% 0.40%
Death Benefit (Joint Life Option) 0.35% 0.35%
Income EnhancementSM Benefit (Single Life Option) 0.30% 0.30%
Income EnhancementSM Benefit (Joint Life Option) 0.50% 0.50%
Total Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider Fees (Joint Life) with Highest Combination of Benefits 3.15% 2.40%
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Maximum Current
Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider (annual charge - a % of withdrawal base):
Base Benefit Open Allocation Option 2.30% 1.55%
Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group A 2.30% 1.55%
Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group B 1.85% 1.10%
Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group C 1.45% 0.70%
Additional Benefits available with the Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider:Death Benefit (Single Life Option) 0.40% 0.40%
Death Benefit (Joint Life Option) 0.35% 0.35%
Income EnhancementSM Benefit (Single Life Option) 0.30% 0.30%
Income EnhancementSM Benefit (Joint Life Option) 0.50% 0.50%
Total Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider Fees (Joint Life) with Highest Combination of Benefits andAllocation Options 3.15% 2.40%
(1) The current fee is 1.55% for policyowners who purchase the base benefit only with no additional benefits elected.
Maximum Current
Retirement Income Max® Rider (annual charge - a % of withdrawal base):(for riders issued on or after December 12, 2011)
Base Benefit 2.00% 1.25%
Retirement Income Max® Rider (annual charge - a % of withdrawal base):(for riders issued before December 12, 2011)
Base Benefit 1.75% 1.00%
Retirement Income Choice® 1.6 Rider (annual charge - a % of withdrawal base):(for riders issued on or after May 1, 2014)
Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group A 2.20% 1.45%
Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group B 1.85% 1.10%
Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group C 1.45% 0.70%
Additional Benefits available with the Retirement Income Choice® 1.6 Rider:Death Benefit (Single Life Option) 0.40% 0.40%
Death Benefit (Joint Life Option) 0.35% 0.35%
Income EnhancementSM Benefit (Single Life Option) 0.30% 0.30%
Income EnhancementSM Benefit (Joint Life Option) 0.50% 0.50%
Total Retirement Income Choice® 1.6 Rider Fees (Joint Life) with Highest Combination of Benefits andAllocation Options 3.05% 2.30%
Retirement Income Choice® 1.6 Rider (annual charge - a % of withdrawal base):(for riders issued before May 1, 2014)
Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group A 2.30% 1.55%
Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group B 1.85% 1.10%
Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group C 1.45% 0.70%
Additional Benefits available with the Retirement Income Choice® 1.6 Rider:Death Benefit (Single Life Option) 0.40% 0.40%
Death Benefit (Joint Life Option) 0.35% 0.35%
Income EnhancementSM Benefit (Single Life Option) 0.30% 0.30%
Income EnhancementSM Benefit (Joint Life Option) 0.50% 0.50%
Total Retirement Income Choice® 1.6 Rider Fees (Joint Life) with Highest Combination of Benefits andAllocation Options 3.15% 2.40%
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Optional Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit Riders - No Longer Available:Family Income Protector 0.30%
Managed Annuity Program 0.45%
Managed Annuity Program II 0.45%
The next section shows the lowest and highest total operating expenses charged by the underlying fund portfolios for the year endedDecember 31, 2014 (before any fee waiver or expense reimbursem*nts). Expenses may be higher or lower in future years. More detailconcerning each portfolio’s fees and expenses is contained in the prospectus for each portfolio.
Total Portfolio Annual Operating Expenses (Expenses that are deducted from portfolio assets,including management fees, distribution and/or service 12b-1 fees, and other expenses):
Lowest Gross 0.54%
Highest Gross 2.37%
The following Examples are intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the policy with the cost of investing in othervariable annuity policies. These costs include owner transaction expenses, policy fees, separate account annual expenses, and portfoliofees and expenses.
The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the policy for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that yourpolicy has a 5% return each year, the highest Total Portfolio Annual Operating Expenses of any of the portfolios for the year endedDecember 31, 2014, and the base policy with the combination of available optional features or riders with the highest fees andexpenses, including the highest Fund Facilitation Fee, Annual Step-Up Death Benefit, Additional Death Distribution+ Rider andRetirement Income Choice® 1.6 Rider - Joint Life with additional Death Benefit and Income EnhancementSM options (onlyavailable prior to May 1, 2014). Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:
Expense Examples:
If the policy is surrendered at the end of the applicable time period:
1 Year $ 748
3 Years $2,243
5 Years $3,737
10 Years $7,476
If the policy is annuitized at the end of the applicable time period or if you do not surrender your policy:
1 Year $ 748
3 Years $2,243
5 Years $3,737
10 Years $7,476
The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the policy for the time periods indicated. The Example also assumes that yourpolicy has a 5% return each year, the highest Total Portfolio Annual Operating Expenses of any of the portfolios for the year endedDecember 31, 2014, and the base policy with the highest fees and expenses, including the highest Fund Facilitation Fee. Althoughyour actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:
Expense Examples:
If the policy is surrendered at the end of the applicable time period:
1 Year $ 738
3 Years $2,213
5 Years $3,689
10 Years $7,378
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If the policy is annuitized at the end of the applicable time period or if you do not surrender your policy:
1 Year $ 738
3 Years $2,213
5 Years $3,689
10 Years $7,378
Please remember that these Examples are illustrations and do not represent past or future expenses. Your actual expenses may be loweror higher than those reflected in the Examples. Similarly, your rate of return may be more or less than the 5% assumed in theExamples.
For information concerning compensation paid for the sale of the policies, see OTHER INFORMATION - Distributor of thePolicies.
NOTES TO FEE TABLE AND EXPENSE EXAMPLES
Owner Transaction Expenses:
Maximum Surrender Charge: If you select the Life with Emergency CashSM annuity payment option, you will be subject to asurrender charge after the annuity commencement date. See EXPENSES.
Transfer Fee: The transfer fee, if any is imposed, applies to each policy, regardless of how policy value is allocated among theinvestment choices. There is no fee for the first 12 transfers per policy year. For additional transfers, the Company may charge a fee of$10 per transfer.
Special Service Fees: We may deduct a charge for special services, including overnight delivery; duplicate policies; non-sufficientchecks on new business; duplicate Form 1099 and Form 5498 tax forms; duplicate disclosure documents and semi-annual reports;check copies; printing and mailing previously submitted forms; and asset verification requests from mortgage companies. We maycharge a fee for each service performed. In addition, we may consider as special services customer initiated changes, modifications andtransactions which are submitted in such a manner as to require us to incur additional processing costs.
Annual Service Charge:
Annual Service Charge: The annual service charge is assessed per policy on each policy anniversary and at surrender. The charge iswaived if your policy value, or the sum of your premiums less all partial surrenders, is at least $50,000.
Separate Account Annual Expenses:
Mortality and Expense Risk Fee: The mortality and expense risk fee shown is for the accumulation phase with the base death benefit.
Optional Separate Account Expenses: Any optional separate account expense is in addition to the mortality and expense risk andadministrative fees.
Fund Facilitation Fee: This daily fee is applied only to policy value in the subaccounts invested in the American Funds - AssetAllocation Fund - Class 2 (0.30%), American Funds - Bond Fund - Class 2 (0.30%), American Funds - Growth Fund - Class 2(0.30%), American Funds - Growth-Income Fund - Class 2 (0.30%), American Funds - International Fund - Class 2 (0.30%),AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio - Class B (0.20%), GE Investments Total Return Fund - Class 3 (0.20%)and the Franklin Templeton VIP Founding Funds Allocation Fund - Class 4 (0.15%).
We charge a fund facilitation fee in order to make certain subaccounts available as investment choices under the policies. We applythe fee to subaccounts that invest in underlying funds that do not provide us with the amount of revenue we require in order for us tomeet our expenses and revenue targets. This fee is assessed daily based on the net asset value of subaccounts that we specify.
Total Separate Account Annual Expenses with Highest Optional Separate Account Expenses: This reflects the base separate accountexpenses plus the Fund Facilitation fee. Neither the Double Enhanced Death Benefit or the Annual Step-Up Death Benefit areincluded in the total since they are no longer available. The death benefits are mutually exclusive.
OPTIONAL RIDERS
In some cases, riders to the policy are available that provide optional benefits. There are additional fees (annualized fee charged on ayearly or quarterly basis, depending on the rider) for those riders.
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Optional Death Benefit Riders No Longer Available:
Additional Death Distribution Rider and Additional Death Distribution+ Rider: This annual fee is a percentage of the policy valueand is only deducted during the accumulation phase.
Optional Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit Riders - No Longer Available
Living Benefits Rider: The annual fee is a percentage of the “principal back” Total Withdrawal Base. The “principal back” TotalWithdrawal Base on the rider date is the policy value. After the rider date, the “principal back” Total Withdrawal Base is equal to: the“principal back” Total Withdrawal Base on the rider date; plus subsequent premium payments; less subsequent “principal back”adjusted partial withdrawals.
5 for LifeSM Rider, 5 for LifeSM with Growth Rider and Income SelectSM for Life Rider - base benefit: The annual fee is a percentageof the Withdrawal Base. The Withdrawal Base on the rider date is the policy value (less any premium enhancement, if the rider isadded in the first policy year). During any rider year, the Withdrawal Base is equal to the Withdrawal Base on the rider date or mostrecent rider anniversary, plus subsequent premium payments, less subsequent Withdrawal Base adjustments. The Withdrawal Basemay be referred to as “Total Withdrawal Base” in your policy statement and other documents.
Income SelectSM for Life Rider - Additional Benefits (Single Life and Joint Life Options): If you elected the Income SelectSM for LifeRider with one or more of the following options - Growth Option, Additional Death Payment Option, Joint Life Option, IncomeEnhancementSM Option. The charge for each of these options is a percentage of the withdrawal base and is in addition to the IncomeSelectSM for Life Rider base benefit fee.
Retirement Income Choice® Rider, Retirement Income Choice® with Double Withdrawal Base Benefit Rider, Retirement IncomeChoice® 1.4 Rider, Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider and Retirement Income Choice® 1.6 Rider - base benefit: The fee is apercentage of the Withdrawal Base. The Withdrawal Base on the rider date is the policy value. During any rider year, the WithdrawalBase is equal to the Withdrawal Base on the rider date or most recent rider anniversary; plus subsequent premium payments, lesssubsequent Withdrawal Base adjustments.
Retirement Income Choice® Rider, Retirement Income Choice® with Double Withdrawal Benefit Rider, Retirement IncomeChoice® 1.4 Rider, Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider and Retirement Income Choice® 1.6 Rider - Additional Benefits (SingleLife and Joint Life Options): If you elected the Retirement Income Choice® Rider, Retirement Income Choice® with DoubleWithdrawal Benefit Rider, Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider, Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider or Retirement IncomeChoice® 1.6 Rider with one or more of the following options - Death Benefit or Income EnhancementSM Benefit. The charge foreach of these options is a percentage of the Withdrawal Base and is in addition to the base benefit fee.
Maximum Total Retirement Income Choice® 1.4, Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 and Retirement Income Choice® 1.6 Rider Feeswith Highest Combination of Benefits: After the fifth rider anniversary, the base benefit rider fees can increase when there is anautomatic step-up. These fee totals reflect the maximum fee increase resulting from an automatic step-up of the Withdrawal Basewhile the rider is in effect.
Maximum Total Retirement Income Choice® 1.4, Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 and Retirement Income Choice® 1.6 Rider Fees(Joint Life) with Highest Combination of Benefits: This reflects the Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group A (Maximum), theDeath Benefit (Joint Life Option), plus the Income EnhancementSM Benefit (Joint Life Option).
Current Total Retirement Income Choice® 1.4, Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 and Retirement Income Choice® 16 Rider Fees(Joint Life) with Highest Combination of Benefits: This reflects the Base Benefit Designated Allocation Group A (Current), theDeath Benefit (Joint Life Option), plus the Income EnhancementSM Benefit (Joint Life Option).
Maximum Total Retirement Income Max® Rider Fees: After the first rider anniversary, the base benefit rider fees can increase whenthere is an automatic step-up. The Withdrawal Base on the rider date is the policy value. This fee total reflects the maximum feeincrease resulting from an automatic step-up of the Withdrawal Base while the rider is in effect.
Optional Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit Riders - No Longer Available:
Family Income Protector: The annual rider fee is 0.30% of the minimum annuitization value and is deducted only during theaccumulation phase. If you annuitize under the rider, a guaranteed payment fee is deducted.
Managed Annuity Program: The Managed Annuity Program fee is 0.45% of the minimum income base value and is deducted onlyduring the accumulation phase. If you annuitize under the rider, a guaranteed payment fee is deducted at an annual rate of 1.25%.
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Managed Annuity Program II: A rider fee, 0.45% of the minimum income base on the rider anniversary, is charged annually prior toannuitization. We will also charge this fee if you take a complete surrender. The rider fee is deducted from each investment choice inproportion to the amount of policy value in each investment option. This fee is deducted even if the adjusted policy value exceeds theminimum income base.
Total Portfolio Annual Operating Expenses:
Total Portfolio Annual Operating Expenses: The fee table information relating to the underlying fund portfolios was provided to theCompany by the underlying fund portfolios, their investment advisers or managers, and the Company has not and cannotindependently verify the accuracy or completeness of such information. Actual future expenses of the portfolios may be greater or lessthan those shown in the Table. “Gross” expense figures do not reflect any fee waivers or expense reimbursem*nts. Actual expenses mayhave been lower than those shown in the Table.
Expense Examples:
Expense Examples: The Example does not reflect premium tax charges, special service fees, or transfer fees. Different fees and expensesnot reflected in the Example may be assessed during the income phase of the policy.
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THE ANNUITY POLICY
This prospectus describes the Transamerica FreedomSM Variable Annuity policy offered by the Company. This prospectus generallydescribes policies issued on or after the date of this prospectus. Policies issued before that date may have different features (such asdifferent death benefits or annuity payment options) and different charges. See “Appendix - Policy Variations” for information aboutolder policies.
An annuity is a contract between you, the owner, and an insurance company (in this case the Company), where the insurancecompany promises to pay you an income in the form of annuity payments. These payments begin on a designated date, referred to asthe annuity commencement date. Until the annuity commencement date, your annuity is in the accumulation phase and the earnings(if any) are tax deferred. Tax deferral means you generally are not taxed until you take money out of your annuity. After you annuitize,your annuity switches to the income phase.
The policy is a flexible premium deferred variable annuity. You can use the policy to accumulate funds for retirement or otherlong-term financial planning purposes. Your individual investment and your rights are determined primarily by your own policy.
The policy is a “flexible premium” annuity because after you purchase it, you can generally make additional premium payments of$50 or more until the annuity commencement date. You are not required to make any additional premium payments.
The policy is a “variable” annuity because the value of your policy can go up or down based on the performance of your subaccounts.If you invest in the separate account, the amount of money you are able to accumulate in your policy during the accumulation phasedepends upon the performance of your subaccounts. You could lose the amount you allocate to the separate account. The amount ofannuity payments you receive from the separate account also depends upon the investment performance of your subaccounts for theincome phase. However, if you annuitize under the Initial Payment Guarantee feature, then you will receive stabilized annuitypayments that will never be less than a percentage of your initial variable annuity payment. There is an extra charge for this feature.
The policy also contains a fixed account. The fixed account offers interest at rates that we guarantee will not decrease during theselected guaranteed period. There may be different interest rates for each different guaranteed period that you select.
Do not purchase this policy if you plan to use it, or any of its riders, for resale, speculation, arbitrage, viatication, or any othertype of collective investment scheme. Your contract is not intended or designed to be traded on any stock exchange or secondarymarket. By purchasing this contract, you represent and warrant that you are not using the contract, or any of its riders for resale,speculation, arbitrage, viatication, or any other type of collective investment scheme.
PURCHASE
Policy Issue Requirements
The Company will not issue a policy unless:
• the Company receives in good order (See OTHER INFORMATION - Sending Forms and Transaction Requests in Good Order)all information needed to issue the policy;
• the Company receives in good order (at our Administrative Office) a minimum initial premium (including anticipated premiumsfrom 1035 exchanges on nonqualified policies and transfers or rollovers on qualified policies as indicated on your application orelectronic order form) payment; and
• the annuitant, owner, and any joint owner are age 85 or younger (the limit may be lower for qualified policies).
Please note, certain riders described herein may require a younger age. Please carefully read the applicable rider sections regarding anyage limitations.
We reserve the right to reject any application or premium payment.
Premium Payments
You should make checks for premium payments payable only to Transamerica Life Insurance Company and send them to theAdministrative Office. Your check must be honored in order for us to pay any associated annuity payments and benefits due underthe policy.
We do not accept cash. We reserve the right to not accept third party checks. A third party check is a check that is made payable toone person who endorses it and offers it as payment to a second person. Checks should normally be payable to Transamerica LifeInsurance Company, however, in some circ*mstances, at our discretion we may accept third party checks that are from a rollover ortransfer from other financial institutions. Any third party checks not accepted by us will be returned.
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We reserve the right to reject or accept any form of payment. Any unacceptable forms of payment will be returned.
Initial Premium Requirements
The initial premium payment for nonqualified policies must be at least $15,000 (including anticipated premiums from 1035exchanges as indicated on your application or electronic order form), and at least $1,000 for qualified policies (including anticipatedpremiums from transfers or rollovers as indicated on your application or electronic order form). You must obtain prior companyapproval to purchase a policy with an amount less than the stated minimum. There is generally no minimum initial premiumpayment for policies issued under section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code; however, your premium payment must be receivedwithin 90 days of the policy date or your policy will be canceled. We will credit your initial premium payment to your policy withintwo business days after the day we receive it and your complete policy information in good order. If we are unable to credit yourinitial premium payment, we will contact you or your financial intermediary, if applicable, within five business days and explain why.We will also return your initial premium payment at that time unless you consent to us holding the premium up to 30 days and creditit within two business days after your information is both complete and in good order.
Neither we nor your financial intermediary are responsible for lost investment opportunities while we each complete our reviewprocesses. Any initial premium payments received by us will be held in our general account until credited to your policy. You will notearn interest on your initial premium payment during these review periods.
The date on which we credit your initial premium payment to your policy is generally the policy date. The policy date is used todetermine policy years, policy months and policy anniversaries.
There may be delays in our receipt of applications that are outside of our control (for example, because of the failure of the sellingbroker/dealer or sales agent to forward the application to us promptly, or because of delays in determining whether the policy issuitable for you). Any such delays will affect when your policy can be issued and your premium allocated among your investmentchoices.
Additional Premium Payments
You are not required to make any additional premium payments. However, you can generally make additional premium payments asoften as you like during the accumulation phase. Additional premium payments must be at least $50 . We will credit additionalpremium payments to your policy as of the business day we receive your premium and required information in good order at ourAdministrative Office. Additional premium payments must be received before the close of a regular business session of the New YorkStock Exchange (usually 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) to get same-day pricing of the additional premium payment.
Maximum Total Premium Payments
For issue ages 0-80, we reserve the right to require prior approval of any cumulative premium payments over $1,000,000 (thisincludes subsequent premium payments) for policies with the same owner or same annuitant issued by us or an affiliate. For issue agesover 80, we reserve the right to require prior approval of any cumulative premium payments over $500,000 (this includes subsequentpremium payments) for policies with the same owner or same annuitant issued by us or an affiliate. If you do not obtain priorapproval for premium payments in excess of the dollar amounts listed above, the business will be deemed not in good order.
Allocation of Premium Payments
When you purchase a policy, we will allocate your premium payment to the investment choices you select. Your allocation must be inwhole percentages and must total 100%. We will allocate additional premium payments the same way, unless you request a differentallocation. You could lose the amount you allocate to the variable subaccounts.
If you allocate premium payments to the Dollar Cost Averaging program, (if it is available), you must give us instructions regardingthe subaccount(s) to which transfers are to be made or we cannot accept your premium payment.
You may change allocations for future additional premium payments by sending written instructions to our Administrative Office, orby telephone, or other electronic means acceptable to us, subject to the limitations described in ADDITIONAL FEATURES -Telephone and Electronic Transactions, or any other means acceptable to us. The allocation change will apply to premium paymentsreceived on or after the date we receive the change request in good order.
We reserve the right to restrict or refuse any premium payment.
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Policy Value
You should expect your policy value to change from valuation period to valuation period. A valuation period begins at the close ofregular trading on the New York Stock Exchange on each business day and ends at the close of regular trading on the next succeedingbusiness day. A business day is each day that the New York Stock Exchange is open. The New York Stock Exchange usually closes at4:00 p.m., Eastern time. Holidays are generally not business days.
INVESTMENT OPTIONS
The Transamerica FreedomSM Variable Annuity offers you a means of investing in various underlying fund portfolios offered bydifferent investment companies (by investing in the corresponding subaccounts). The companies that provide investment advice andadministrative services for the underlying fund portfolios offered through this Policy are listed in the “Appendix - PortfoliosAssociated with the Subaccounts”.
The general public may not purchase shares of any of these underlying fund portfolios. The names and investment objectives andpolicies may be similar to other portfolios managed by the same investment adviser or manager that are sold directly to the public.You should not expect the investment results of the underlying fund portfolios to be the same as those of other portfolios.
More detailed information, including an explanation of the portfolios’ fees and investment objectives, may be found in the currentprospectuses for the underlying fund portfolios, which accompany this prospectus. You should read the prospectuses for theunderlying fund portfolios carefully before you invest.
Note: If you received a summary prospectus for any of the portfolios listed in “Appendix - Portfolios Associated with theSubaccounts”, please follow the instructions on the first page of the summary prospectus to obtain a copy of the full fund prospectusor its statement of additional information.
Selection of Underlying Fund Portfolios
The underlying fund portfolios offered through this variable annuity are selected by us, and we may consider various factors,including, but not limited to, asset class coverage, the strength of the adviser’s or sub-adviser’s reputation and tenure, brandrecognition, volatility, hedgeability, performance, and the capability and qualification of each investment firm. Another factor that wemay consider is whether the underlying fund portfolio or its service providers (e.g., the investment adviser or sub-advisers) or itsaffiliates will make payments to us or our affiliates. For additional information about these arrangements, see “Revenue We Receive.”We review the portfolios periodically and may remove a portfolio, or limit its availability to new premium payments and/or transfersof cash value if we determine that a portfolio no longer satisfies one or more of the selection criteria, and/or if the portfolio has notattracted significant allocations from owners. We have included the Transamerica Series Trust (“TST”) underlying fund portfolios atleast in part because they are managed by one of our affiliates, Transamerica Asset Management, Inc. (“TAM”).
We have developed this variable annuity product in cooperation with one or more distributors, and may include certain underlyingfund portfolios based on their recommendations. Their selection criteria may differ from our selection criteria.
You are responsible for choosing the subaccounts which invest in the underlying fund portfolios, and the amounts allocated to each,that are appropriate for your own individual circ*mstances and your investment goals, financial situation, and risk tolerance. Becauseinvestment risk is borne by you, decisions regarding investment allocations should be carefully considered. We do not recommend orendorse any particular underlying fund portfolio and we do not provide investment advice.
In making your investment selections, we encourage you to thoroughly investigate all of the information regarding the underlyingfund portfolios that are available to you, including each underlying fund portfolio’s prospectus, statement of additional informationand annual and semi-annual reports. Other sources such as the fund’s website provide more current information, includinginformation about any regulatory actions or investigations relating to a fund or underlying fund portfolio. After you select underlyingfund portfolios for your initial premium payment, you should monitor and periodically re-evaluate your allocations to determine ifthey are still appropriate.
You bear the risk of any decline in the cash value of your policy resulting from the performance of the underlying fundportfolios you have chosen.
We do not recommend or endorse any particular underlying fund portfolio and we do not provide investment advice.
We do not guarantee that any of the subaccounts will always be available for premium payments, allocations, or transfers. We reservethe right, subject to compliance with applicable law, to make certain changes to the separate account and its investments. We reservethe right to add new portfolios (or portfolio classes), close existing portfolios (or portfolio classes), or substitute portfolio shares that
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are held by any subaccount for shares of a different portfolio. We will not add, delete or substitute any underlying fund portfolioshares attributable to your interest in a subaccount without notice to you and prior approval of the SEC, to the extent required by the1940 Act or other applicable law.
We reserve the right to limit the number of subaccounts you are invested in at any one time.
If you elect certain optional riders, you will be subject to investment restrictions. In the future, we may change the investmentrestrictions.
Not all subaccounts may be available for all policies.
Addition, Deletion, or Substitution of Investment Options
We cannot and do not guarantee that any of the subaccounts will always be available for premium payments, allocations, or transfers.We retain the right, subject to any applicable law, to make certain changes in the separate account and its investment options. Wereserve the right to eliminate the shares of any portfolio held by a subaccount and to substitute shares of another portfolio of theunderlying fund portfolios, or of another registered open-end management investment company for the shares of any portfolio, if theshares of the portfolio are no longer available for investment or if, in our judgment, investment in any portfolio would beinappropriate in view of the purposes of the separate account. To the extent required by the 1940 Act, as amended, substitutions ofshares attributable to your interest in a subaccount will not be made without prior notice to you and the prior approval of theSecurities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Nothing contained herein shall prevent the separate account from purchasing othersecurities for other series or classes of variable annuity policies, or from affecting an exchange between series or classes of variableannuity policies on the basis of your requests.
New subaccounts may be established when, in our sole discretion, marketing, tax, investment or other conditions warrant. Any newsubaccounts may be made available to existing owners on a basis to be determined by us. Each additional subaccount will purchaseshares in an underlying fund portfolio, or other investment vehicle. We may also close or liquidate one or more subaccounts if, in oursole discretion, marketing, tax, investment or other conditions warrant such change. In the event any subaccount is closed orliquidated, we will notify you and request a reallocation of the amounts invested in the closed or liquidated subaccount. If we do notreceive additional instructions, any subsequent premium payments or transfers (including dollar cost averaging transactions or assetrebalance programs transactions) into a closed or liquidated subaccount will be re-allocated to the remaining available investmentoptions according to the investment allocation instructions you previously provided. If your previous investment allocationinstructions do not include any available investment options, we will require new instructions. If we do not receive new instructions,the requested transaction will be canceled and any premium payment will be returned. Under asset rebalance programs the valueremaining in the closed subaccount will be excluded from any future rebalancing. The value of the closed subaccount will continue tofluctuate due to portfolio performance, and may exceed the original rebalance percentages you requested. As you consider your overallinvestment strategy within your annuity, you should also consider whether or not to re-allocate the value remaining in the closedsubaccount to another investment option. If you decide to re-allocate the value of the closed subaccount, you will need to provide uswith instructions to achieve your goal. Under certain situations involving annuitizations (e.g., policy reached maximum annuitycommencement date) if an investment option is closed to new investment, the amount that would have been allocated thereto willinstead be used to purchase annuity units pro-rata in the other investment options you have purchased accumulation units in andwhich are open to new investment. Moreover, in certain situations involving death benefit adjustments for continued policies, if aninvestment option is closed to new investment, the amount that would have been allocated thereto will instead be allocated pro-ratato the other current investment options you have value allocated to and which are open to new investment.
In the event of any such substitution or change, we may, by appropriate endorsem*nt, make such changes in the policies as may benecessary or appropriate to reflect such substitution or change. Furthermore, if deemed to be in the best interests of persons havingvoting rights under the policies, the separate account may be (1) operated as a management company under the 1940 Act or anyother form permitted by law, (2) deregistered under the 1940 Act in the event such registration is no longer required or (3) combinedwith one or more other separate accounts. To the extent permitted by applicable law, we also may (1) transfer the assets of the separateaccount associated with the policies to another account or accounts, (2) restrict or eliminate any voting rights of owners or otherpersons who have voting rights as to the separate account, (3) create new separate accounts, (4) add new subaccounts to or removeexisting subaccounts from the separate account, or combine subaccounts, or (5) add new underlying fund portfolios, or substitute anew underlying fund portfolio for an existing underlying fund portfolio.
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Static Allocation Models
A Static Allocation Model is an allocation strategy comprised of two or more underlying fund portfolios that together provide aunique allocation mix not available as a single underlying fund portfolio. Policy owners that elect a Static Allocation Model directlyown subaccount units of the underlying fund portfolios that comprise a particular model. In other words, a Static Allocation Model isnot a group of underlying fund portfolios with one accumulation/annuity unit value, but rather, direct investment in a certainallocation of subaccounts. There is no additional charge associated with investing in a Static Allocation Model.
Each of the Static Allocation Models is just that: static. The allocations or “split” between one or more subaccounts is not monitoredand adjusted to reflect changing market conditions. However, a policy owner’s investment in a Static Allocation Model will berebalanced annually to ensure that the assets are allocated to the percentages in the same proportion that they were allocated at thetime of election.
Only one Static Allocation Model may be elected at any one time. Additionally, the entire policy value must be allocated to theelected model.
You may request to transfer from one model to another, or transfer from a model to any other investment option. Each transfer intoor out of a Static Allocation Model is considered one transfer.
The Fixed Account
Premium payments allocated and amounts transferred to the fixed account become part of our general account. Interests inthe general account have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “1933 Act”), nor is the general accountregistered as an investment company under the 1940 Act. Accordingly, neither the general account nor any interests thereinare generally subject to the provisions of the 1933 or 1940 Acts. Disclosures relating to interests in the general account may,however, be subject to certain generally applicable provisions of the federal securities laws relating to the accuracy ofstatements made in a registration statement.
While we do not guarantee that the fixed account will always be available for investment, we do guarantee that the interest credited tothe fixed account will not be less than the guaranteed minimum effective annual interest rate shown on your policy (the “guaranteedminimum”). We determine credited rates, which are guaranteed for at least one year, in our sole discretion. You bear the risk that wewill not credit interest greater than the guaranteed minimum. At the end of the guaranteed period option you selected, the value inthat guaranteed period option will automatically be transferred into a new guaranteed period option of the same length (or the nextshorter period if the same period is no longer offered) at the current interest rate for that period. You can transfer to anotherinvestment option by giving us notice within 30 days before the end of the expiring guaranteed period.
Surrenders, withdrawals, transfers, and amount applied to an annuity payment option from a guaranteed period option of the fixedaccount are generally subject to an excess interest adjustment (except at the end of the guaranteed period). See ACCESS TO YOURMONEY - Excess Interest Adjustment for more information about when an excess interest adjustment applies. This adjustment willalso be made to amounts that you apply to an annuity payment option. This adjustment may increase or decrease the amount ofinterest credited to your policy. The excess interest adjustment will not decrease the interest credited to your policy below theguaranteed minimum.
We also guarantee that upon full surrender your cash value attributable to the fixed account will not be less than the amount requiredby the applicable non-forfeiture law at the time the policy is issued.
If you select the fixed account, your money will be placed with our other general assets. The amount of money you are able toaccumulate in the fixed account during the accumulation phase depends upon the total interest credited. The amount of each annuitypayment you receive during the income phase from the fixed portion of your policy will remain level for the entire income phase. Theinterest credited as well as principal invested in the fixed account is based on our claims-paying ability.
We reserve the right to refuse any premium payment or transfer to the fixed account.
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Transfers
During the accumulation phase, you may make transfers to or from any investment option within certain limitations.
Transfers out of a guaranteed period option of the fixed account are limited to the following:
• Transfers at the end of a guaranteed period. No excess interest adjustment will apply.
• Transfers of amounts equal to interest credited. This may affect your overall interest-crediting rate, because transfers are deemedto come from the oldest premium payment first.
• Other than at the end of a guaranteed period, transfers of amounts from the guaranteed period option in excess of amounts equalto interest credited, are subject to an excess interest adjustment. If it is a negative adjustment, the maximum amount you cantransfer in any one policy year is 25% of the amount in that guaranteed period option, less any previous transfers during thecurrent policy year. If it is a positive adjustment, we do not limit the amount that you can transfer. (Note: This restriction mayprolong the period of time it takes to transfer the full amount in the guaranteed period option of the fixed account. You shouldcarefully consider whether investment in the fixed account meets your needs and investment criteria.)
In general, each transfer must be at least $500, or the entire subaccount value. Transfers of interest from a guaranteed period option ofthe fixed account must be at least $50. If less than $500 remains as a result of the transfer, then we reserve the right to include thatamount in the transfer. Transfer requests must be received in good order while the New York Stock Exchange is open for regulartrading to get same-day pricing of the transaction. See OTHER INFORMATION - Sending Forms and Transaction Requests inGood Order.
The number of transfers permitted may be limited and a $10 charge for each transfer in excess of 12 in any policy year may apply. Wereserve the right to prohibit transfers to the fixed account.
During the income phase, you may transfer values out of any subaccount; however, you cannot transfer values out of the fixedaccount. The minimum amount that can be transferred during this phase is the lesser of $10 of monthly income, or the entiremonthly income of the annuity units in the subaccount from which the transfer is being made.
Transfers made by telephone, or other electronic means acceptable to us, are subject to the limitations described in ADDITIONALFEATURES - Telephone and Electronic Transactions.
Market Timing and Disruptive Trading
Statement of Policy. This variable annuity policy was not designed to accommodate market timing or frequent or large transfersamong the subaccounts or between the subaccounts and the fixed account. (Both frequent and large transfers may be considereddisruptive.)
Market timing and disruptive trading can adversely affect you, other owners, beneficiaries and underlying fund portfolios. Theadverse effects may include: (1) dilution of the interests of long-term investors in a subaccount if purchases or transfers into or out ofan underlying fund portfolio are made at prices that do not reflect an accurate value for the underlying fund portfolio’s investments(some market timers attempt to do this through methods known as “time-zone arbitrage” and “liquidity arbitrage”); (2) an adverseeffect on portfolio management, such as (a) impeding a portfolio manager’s ability to seek or sustain an investment objective; (b)causing the underlying fund portfolio to maintain a higher level of cash than would otherwise be the case; or (c) causing anunderlying fund portfolio to liquidate investments prematurely (or otherwise at an inopportune time) in order to pay withdrawals ortransfers out of the underlying fund portfolio; and (3) increased brokerage and administrative expenses. These costs are borne by allowners invested in those subaccounts, not just those making the transfers.
We have developed policies and procedures with respect to market timing and disruptive trading (which vary for certain subaccountsat the request of the corresponding underlying fund portfolios) and we do not make special arrangements or grant exceptions toaccommodate market timing or potentially disruptive trading. As discussed herein, we cannot detect or deter all market timing orpotentially disruptive trading. Do not invest with us if you intend to conduct market timing or potentially disruptive trading or haveconcerns about our inability to detect or prevent any such trading.
Detection. We employ various means in an attempt to detect and deter market timing and disruptive trading. However, despite ourmonitoring we may not be able to detect nor halt all harmful trading. In addition, because other insurance companies (and retirementplans) with different policies and procedures may invest in the underlying fund portfolios, we cannot guarantee that all harmfultrading will be detected or that an underlying fund portfolio will not suffer harm from market timing and disruptive trading amongsubaccounts of variable products issued by these other insurance companies or retirement plans.
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Deterrence. If we determine you or anyone acting on your behalf is engaged in market timing or disruptive trading, we may take oneor more actions in an attempt to halt such trading. Your ability to make transfers is subject to modification or restriction if wedetermine, in our sole opinion, that your exercise of the transfer privilege may disadvantage or potentially harm the rights or interestsof other owners (or others having an interest in the variable insurance products). As described below, restrictions may take variousforms, but under our current policies and procedures will include loss of expedited transfer privileges. We consider transfers bytelephone, fax, overnight mail, or the Internet to be “expedited” transfers. This means that we would accept only written transferrequests with an original signature transmitted to us only by U.S. mail. We may also restrict the transfer privileges of others acting onyour behalf, including your registered representative or an asset allocation or investment advisory service.
We reserve the right to reject any premium payment or transfer request from any person without prior notice, if, in our judgment, (1)the premium payment or transfer, or series of premium payments or transfers, would have a negative impact on an underlying fundportfolio’s operations, or (2) if an underlying fund portfolio would reject or has rejected our purchase order or has instructed us notto allow that purchase or transfer, or (3) because of a history of market timing or disruptive trading. We may impose other restrictionson transfers, or even prohibit transfers for any owner who, in our view, has abused, or appears likely to abuse, the transfer privilege ona case-by-case basis. We may, at any time and without prior notice, discontinue transfer privileges, modify our procedures, imposeholding period requirements or limit the number, size, frequency, manner, or timing of transfers we permit. Because determiningwhether to impose any such special restrictions depends on our judgment and discretion, it is possible that some owners could engagein disruptive trading that is not permitted for others. We also reserve the right to reverse a potentially harmful transfer if anunderlying fund portfolio refuses or reverses our order; in such instances some owners may be treated differently than others in thatsome transfers may be reversed and others allowed. For all of these purposes, we may aggregate two or more trades or variableinsurance products that we believe are connected by owner or persons engaged in trading on behalf of owners.
In addition, transfers for multiple policies invested in the Transamerica Series Trust underlying fund portfolios which are submittedtogether may be disruptive at certain levels. At the present time, such aggregated transactions likely will not cause disruption if lessthan one million dollars total is being transferred with respect to any one underlying fund portfolio (a smaller amount may apply tosmaller portfolios). Please note that transfers of less than one million dollars may be disruptive in some circ*mstances and this generalamount may change quickly.
For policies with Portfolio Allocation Method or Open Allocation Method, the effect of transfers pursuant thereto may be considereddisruptive for certain underlying fund portfolios. As a result, policy owners using Portfolio Allocation Method or Open AllocationMethod may have to change their selected underlying fund portfolios.
Please note: If you engage a third party investment adviser for asset allocation services, then you may be subject to these transferrestrictions because of the actions of your investment adviser in providing these services.
In addition to our internal policies and procedures, we will administer your variable annuity to comply with any applicable state,federal, and other regulatory requirements concerning transfers. We reserve the right to implement, administer, and charge you forany fee or restriction, including redemption fees, imposed by any underlying fund portfolio. To the extent permitted by law, we alsoreserve the right to defer the transfer privilege at any time that we are unable to purchase or redeem shares of any of the underlyingfund portfolios.
Under our current policies and procedures, we do not:
• impose redemption fees on transfers; or
• expressly limit the number or size of transfers in a given period except for certain subaccounts where an underlying fund portfoliohas advised us to prohibit certain transfers that exceed a certain size; or
• provide a certain number of allowable transfers in a given period.
Redemption fees, transfer limits, and other procedures or restrictions imposed by the underlying funds or our competitors may bemore or less successful than ours in deterring market timing or other disruptive trading and in preventing or limiting harm from suchtrading.
In the absence of a prophylactic transfer restriction (e.g., expressly limiting the number of trades within a given period or limitingtrades by their size), it is likely that some level of market timing and disruptive trading will occur before it is detected and steps takento deter it (although some level of market timing and disruptive trading can occur with a prophylactic transfer restriction). As notedabove, we do not impose a prophylactic transfer restriction and, therefore, it is likely that some level of market timing and disruptivetrading will occur before we are able to detect it and take steps in an attempt to deter it.
Please note that the limits and restrictions described herein are subject to our ability to monitor transfer activity. Our ability to detectmarket timing or disruptive trading may be limited by operational and technological systems, as well as by our ability to predictstrategies employed by owners (or those acting on their behalf ) to avoid detection. As a result, despite our efforts to prevent harmful
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trading activity among the variable investment options available under this variable insurance product, there is no assurance that wewill be able to detect or deter market timing or disruptive trading by such owners or intermediaries acting on their behalf. Moreover,our ability to discourage and restrict market timing or disruptive trading may be limited by decisions of state regulatory bodies andcourt orders that we cannot predict.
Furthermore, we may revise our policies and procedures in our sole discretion at any time and without prior notice, as we deemnecessary or appropriate (1) to better detect and deter harmful trading that may adversely affect other owners, other persons withmaterial rights under the variable insurance products, or underlying fund shareholders generally, (2) to comply with state or federalregulatory requirements, or (3) to impose additional or alternative restrictions on owners engaging in market timing or disruptivetrading among the investment options under the variable insurance product. In addition, we may not honor transfer requests if anyvariable investment option that would be affected by the transfer is unable to purchase or redeem shares of its correspondingunderlying fund portfolio.
Underlying Fund Portfolio Frequent Trading Policies. The underlying fund portfolios may have adopted their own policies andprocedures with respect to frequent purchases and redemptions of their respective shares. Underlying fund portfolios may, forexample, assess a redemption fee (which we reserve the right to collect) on shares held for less than a certain period of time. Theprospectuses for the underlying fund portfolios describe any such policies and procedures. The frequent trading policies andprocedures of an underlying fund portfolio may be different, and more or less restrictive, than the frequent trading policies andprocedures of other underlying fund portfolios and the policies and procedures we have adopted for our variable insurance productsto discourage market timing and disruptive trading. Owners should be aware that we do not monitor transfer requests from owners orpersons acting on behalf of owners against, nor do we apply, the frequent trading policies and procedures of the respective underlyingfund portfolios that would be affected by the transfers.
Owners should be aware that we are required to provide to an underlying fund portfolio or its payee, promptly upon request, certaininformation about the trading activity of individual owners, and to restrict or prohibit further purchases or transfers by specificowners or persons acting on their behalf, identified by an underlying fund portfolio as violating the frequent trading policiesestablished for the underlying fund portfolio.
Omnibus Orders. Owners and other persons with material rights under the variable insurance products also should be aware that thepurchase and redemption orders received by the underlying fund portfolios generally are “omnibus” orders from intermediaries suchas retirement plans and separate accounts funding variable insurance products. The omnibus orders reflect the aggregation and nettingof multiple orders from individual retirement plan participants and individual owners of variable insurance products. The omnibusnature of these orders may limit the underlying fund portfolios’ ability to apply their respective frequent trading policies andprocedures.
We cannot guarantee that the underlying fund portfolios will not be harmed by transfer activity relating to the retirement plans orother insurance companies that may invest in the underlying fund portfolios. These other insurance companies are responsible fortheir own policies and procedures regarding frequent transfer activity. If their policies and procedures fail to successfully discourageharmful transfer activity, it may affect other owners of underlying fund portfolio shares, as well as the owners of all of the variableannuity or life insurance policies, including ours, whose variable investment options correspond to the affected underlying fundportfolios. In addition, if an underlying fund portfolio believes that an omnibus order we submit may reflect one or more transferrequests from owners engaged in market timing and disruptive trading, the underlying fund portfolio may reject the entire omnibusorder and thereby delay or prevent us from implementing your request.
Investment Restrictions
If you are eligible to elect certain optional riders, you will be subject to investment restrictions requiring you to invest in certainunderlying portfolios, known as designated investment options. In the future, we may change the investment restrictions.
One or more of the underlying fund portfolios that may be designated investment options under each optional rider in part, mayinclude a volatility control strategy. Volatility control strategies, in periods of high market volatility, could limit yourparticipation in market gains; this may conflict with your investment objectives by limiting your ability to maximize potentialgrowth of your policy value and, in turn, the value of any guaranteed benefit that is tied to investment performance. Volatilitycontrol strategies are intended to help limit overall volatility and reduce the effects of significant market downturns during periods ofhigh market volatility, providing policy owners with the opportunity for smoother performance and better risk adjusted returns.Volatility control (and similar terms) can encompass a variety of investment strategies of different types and degrees; therefore, youshould read the applicable annuity and underlying fund portfolio prospectuses carefully to understand how these investment strategiesmay affect your policy value and rider benefits. Our requirement to invest in accordance with designated investment options, whichmay include volatility control, may reduce our costs and risks associated with these riders. You pay an additional fee for the riderbenefits which, in part, pay for protecting the rider benefit base from investment losses. Since the rider benefit base does not
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decrease as a result of investment losses, volatility control strategies might not provide meaningful additional benefit to you.You should carefully evaluate with your financial adviser whether to invest in underlying fund portfolios with volatility controlstrategies, taking into consideration the potential positive or negative impact that such strategy may have on your investmentobjectives, your policy value and the benefits under the riders. If you determine that funds with volatility control strategies are notconsistent with your investment objectives, there continues to be other designated investment options available under the riders thatdo not invest in funds that utilize volatility control strategies.
For more information about the underlying fund portfolios and the investment strategies they employ, please refer to the underlyingfund portfolios’ current prospectuses.
EXPENSES
Note: The following section on expenses and the ANNUITY POLICY FEE TABLE AND EXPENSE EXAMPLES only apply topolicies issued on or after the date of this prospectus. See “Appendix - Policy Variations” for information about older policies.
There are charges and expenses associated with your policy that reduce the return on your investment in the policy.
Life with Emergency CashSM Surrender Charge
If you select the Life with Emergency CashSM annuity payment option, then you can surrender your policy even after annuitypayments have begun. However, there is a surrender charge during the first four years after the annuity commencement date (nomatter which policy or variation thereof you previously purchased). The following schedule shows the current surrender charge:
Number of Years SinceAnnuity Commencement Date
Surrender Charge(as a % of adjusted policy value surrendered)
0 – 1 4%
1 – 2 3%
2 – 3 2%
3 – 4 1%
more than 4 0%
We can change the surrender charge, and you will be subject to whatever surrender schedule is in effect at the time you annuitizeunder the Life with Emergency CashSM annuity payment option.
Note carefully the following three things about this surrender charge:• this surrender charge is measured from the annuity commencement date and not from the premium payment date;• this surrender charge is a percentage of the adjusted policy value surrendered and not a percentage of premium; and• under this payment option, there is no surrender charge free amount.
Excess Interest Adjustment
Surrenders, withdrawals, transfers, amounts applied when a death benefit is calculated, and amounts applied to an annuity optionfrom the fixed account may be subject to an excess interest adjustment. This adjustment could retroactively reduce the interestcredited in the fixed account to the guaranteed minimum or increase the amount credited. This adjustment may also apply toamounts applied to an annuity payment option. Please see “Appendix - Excess Interest Adjustment Examples” for an example showingthe effect of a hypothetical excess interest adjustment calculation. The excess interest adjustment plays a role in calculating the totalinterest credited to the fixed account.
Mortality and Expense Risk Fees
We charge a fee as compensation for bearing certain mortality and expense risks under the policy. This fee is assessed daily based onthe net asset value of each subaccount. Examples of such risks include a guarantee of annuity rates, the death benefit, certain expensesof the policy (including distribution related expenses), and assuming the risk that the current charges will be insufficient in the futureto cover costs of selling, distributing and administering the policy.
During the accumulation phase:• For the Return of Premium Death Benefit, the daily mortality and expense risk fee is at an annual rate of 1.55%.
During the income phase, the mortality and expense risk fee is at an annual rate of 1.10%.
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If this charge does not cover our actual costs, we absorb the loss. Conversely, if the charge more than covers actual costs, the excess isadded to our surplus. We expect to profit from this charge. We may use any profit for any proper purpose, including distributionexpenses.
Premium Taxes
Some states assess premium taxes on the premium payments you make. We currently do not deduct for these taxes at the time youmake a premium payment. However, we will deduct the total amount of premium taxes, if any, from the policy value when:
• you begin receiving annuity payments;• you surrender the policy; or• a death benefit is paid.
State premium taxes currently range from 0% to 3.50%, depending on the state.
Federal, State and Local Taxes
We may in the future deduct charges from the policy for any taxes we incur because of the policy. However, no deductions are beingmade at the present time.
Special Service Fees
We may deduct a charge for special services, including overnight delivery; duplicate policies; non-sufficient checks on new business;duplicate Form 1099 and Form 5498 tax forms; duplicate disclosure documents and semi-annual reports; check copies; printing andmailing previously submitted forms; and asset verification requests from mortgage companies. We may charge a fee for each serviceperformed. In addition, we may consider as special services customer initiated changes, modifications and transactions which aresubmitted in such a manner as to require us to incur additional processing costs.
Transfer Fee
You are generally allowed to make 12 free transfers per policy year before the annuity commencement date. If you make more than 12transfers per policy year, we reserve the right to charge $10 for each additional transfer. Premium payments, Asset Rebalancing, andDollar Cost Averaging transfers do not count as one of your free transfers. All transfer requests made at the same time are treated as asingle transfer.
Service Charge
During the accumulation phase, an annual service charge of $35 (but not more than 2% of the policy value) is charged on each policyanniversary and at surrender. The service charge is waived if your policy value or the sum of your premiums, less all partial surrenders,is at least $50,000.
Administrative Charges
We deduct a daily administrative charge to cover the costs of supporting and administering the policy (including certaindistribution-related expenses). This charge is equal to an annual rate of 0.15% of the daily net asset value of each subaccount duringboth the accumulation phase and the income phase.
Initial Payment Guarantee
If you elect the Initial Payment Guarantee feature at the time of annuitization, there is a fee (during the income phase) currently at anannual rate of 1.25% of the daily net asset value. This fee may be higher or lower at the time you annuitize and elect the feature.
Fund Facilitation Fee
We charge a fund facilitation fee in order to make certain subaccounts available as investment options under the policies. We applythe fee to subaccounts that invest in underlying funds that do not provide us with the amount of revenue we require in order for us tomeet our expenses and revenue targets. This fee is assessed daily based on the net asset value of subaccounts that we specify. The fundfacilitation fee, expressed as an annual rate is:
• 0.30% if you choose the American Funds - Asset Allocation FundSM - Class 2• 0.30% if you choose the American Funds - Bond FundSM - Class 2• 0.30% if you choose the American Funds - Growth FundSM - Class 2• 0.30% if you choose the American Funds - Growth-Income FundSM - Class 2• 0.30% if you choose the American Funds - International FundSM - Class 2
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• 0.20% if you choose the AB Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio - Class B• 0.20% if you choose the GE Investments Total Return Fund - Class 3• 0.15% if you choose the Franklin Founding Funds Allocation VIP Fund - Class 4
Portfolio Fees and Expenses
The value of the assets in each subaccount will reflect the fees and expenses paid by the underlying fund portfolios. The lowest andhighest underlying fund portfolio expenses for the previous calendar year are found in the ANNUITY POLICY FEE TABLE ANDEXPENSE EXAMPLES section of this prospectus. See the prospectuses for the underlying fund portfolios for more information.
Reduced Fees and Charges
We may at our discretion, reduce or eliminate certain fees and charges for certain policies (including employer-sponsored savingsplans) which may result in decreased costs and expenses.
Revenue We Receive
This prospectus describes generally the payments that we (and/or our affiliates) may directly or indirectly receive from the underlyingfund portfolios, their advisers, subadvisers, distributors or affiliates thereof, in connection with certain administrative, marketing andother support services we (and/or our affiliates) provide and expenses we incur in offering and selling our variable insurance products.These arrangements are sometimes referred to as “revenue sharing” arrangements and are described further below. While only certainof the types of payments described below may be made in connection with your particular policy, all such payments may nonethelessinfluence or impact actions we (and/or our affiliates) take, and recommendations we (and our affiliates) make, regarding each of thevariable insurance products that we (and our affiliates) offer, including your policy.
We (and/or our affiliates) may receive some or all of the following types of payments:
• Rule 12b-1 Fees.We and/or our affiliate, Transamerica Capital, Inc. (“TCI”) who is the principal underwriter for the policies,indirectly receive 12b-1 fees from certain underlying fund portfolios available as investment options under our variable insuranceproducts. Any 12b-1 fees received by TCI that are attributable to our variable insurance products are then credited to us. These feesrange from 0.00% to 0.35% of the average daily assets of the certain underlying fund portfolios attributable to the policies and tocertain other variable insurance products that we and our affiliates issue.
• Administrative, Marketing and Support Service Fees (“Support Fees”). As noted above, an investment adviser, subadviser,administrator and/or distributor (or affiliates thereof ) of the underlying fund portfolios may make payments to us and/or ouraffiliates, including TCI. These payments may be derived, in whole or in part, from the profits the investment adviser or subadviserrealized on the advisory fee deducted from underlying fund portfolio assets. Policy owners, through their indirect investment in theunderlying fund portfolios, bear the costs of these advisory fees (see the prospectuses for the underlying funds for more information).The amount of the payments we (or our affiliates) receive is generally based on a percentage of the assets of the particular underlyingfund portfolios attributable to the policy and to certain other variable insurance products that our affiliates and we issue. Thesepercentages differ and the amounts may be significant. Some advisers or sub-advisers (or other affiliates) pay us more than others.
The following chart provides the maximum combined percentages of 12b-1 fees and Support Fees that we anticipate will be paid tous on an annual basis. Please Note: Some of the underlying funds listed in the chart below may not currently be available under yourpolicy:
Incoming Payments to the Company and/or TCI
Fund Maximum Fee % of assets
TRANSAMERICA SERIES TRUST 0.25%
AIM VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS (INVESCO VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS) 0.50%
AB VARIABLE PRODUCTS SERIES FUND, INC. 0.45%
AMERICAN FUNDS INSURANCE SERIES® TRUST 0.25%
FIDELITY® VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS FUND 0.395%
FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST 0.50%
GE INVESTMENTS FUNDS, INC. 0.45%
JANUS ASPEN SERIES 0.35%
MFS® VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST 0.45%
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NOTES TO INCOMING PAYMENTS TABLE:
Maximum Fee % of assets: Payments are based on a percentage of the average assets of each underlying fund portfolio owned by the subaccountsavailable under this policy and under certain other variable insurance products offered by our affiliates and us. We and/or TCI may continue toreceive 12b-1 fees and administrative fees on funds invested in subaccounts that are closed to new premium payments, depending on the terms ofthe agreements supporting those payments and on the services provided.
TST: Because TST is managed by TAM, an affiliate of ours, there are additional benefits to us and our affiliates for amounts you allocate to the TSTunderlying fund portfolios, in terms of our and our affiliates’ overall profitability. These additional benefits may be significant. Payments or otherbenefits may be received from TAM. Such payments or benefits may be entered into for a variety of purposes, such as to allocate resources to us andto provide administrative services to the policyholders who invest in subaccounts that invest in the TST underlying fund portfolios. These paymentsor benefits may take the form of internal credits, recognition, or cash payments. A variety of financial and accounting methods may be used toallocate resources and profits to us. Additionally, if a TST portfolio is subadvised by an entity that is affiliated with us, we may retain more revenuethan on those TST portfolios that are subadvised by non-affiliated entities. During 2014 we received $193,786,739.87 in benefits from TAMpursuant to these arrangements. This includes the 0.25% amount in the above chart. We anticipate receiving comparable amounts in the future.
Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products Fund: We receive this percentage once $100 million in fund shares are held by the subaccounts of theCompany and its affiliates.
Other Payments. TCI also serves as the wholesale distributor for the policies, and in that capacity directly or indirectly receivesadditional amounts or different percentages of assets under management from certain advisers and subadvisers to the underlying fundportfolios (or their affiliates) with regard to variable insurance products and/or mutual funds that are issued by us and our affiliates.These amounts may be derived, in whole or in part, from the profits the investment adviser or subadviser receives from the advisoryfee deducted from underlying fund portfolio assets. Owners, through their indirect investment in the underlying fund portfolios, bearthe costs of these advisory fees. Certain advisers and subadvisers of the underlying fund portfolios (or their affiliates):
• may each directly or indirectly pay TCI amounts up to $75,000 per year to participate in a “preferred sponsor” program thatprovides such advisers and subadvisers with access to TCI’s wholesalers at TCI’s national and regional sales conferences aswell as internal and external meetings and events that are attended by TCI’s wholesalers and/or other TCI employees.
• may provide our affiliates and/or selling firms with wholesaling services to assist us in the distribution of the policies.
• may provide us and/or certain affiliates and/or selling firms with occasional gifts, meals, tickets or other compensation as anincentive to market the underlying fund portfolios and to assist with their promotional efforts. The amounts may besignificant and these arrangements provide the adviser or subadviser (or other affiliates) with increased access to us and toour affiliates involved in the distribution of the policies.
For the calendar year ended December 31, 2014, TCI and its affiliates received revenue sharing payments that totaledapproximately $750,000. The firms that paid revenue to participate in TCI sponsored events included but were not limited tothe following: Aegon USA Investment Management • Alliance Bernstein Investments • American Funds • Barrow, Hanley,Mewhinney & Strauss • BlackRock Investment Management, LLC • CBRE Clarion Real Estate Securities • Fidelity Investments• Janus Capital • Jennison Associates • JP Morgan Asset Management • Kayne Anderson Capital • Legg Mason CapitalManagement • Logan Circle Investment Partners •Morningstar Advisers • Natixis Global Asset Management• Pacific Investment Management Company • PineBridge Investments • Ranger Investments • Systematic FinancialManagement • Thompson Siegel & Walmsley, LLC • Vanguard •Wellington Management Company.Please note some of the aforementioned managers and/or subadvisers may not be associated with underlying fund portfolioscurrently available in this product.
Proceeds from certain of these payments by the underlying fund portfolios, the advisers, the subadvisers and/or their affiliatesmay be used for any corporate purpose, including payment of expenses (1) that we and our affiliates incur in promoting,marketing, and administering the policy, and (2) that we incur, in our role as intermediary, in promoting, marketing, andadministering the underlying fund portfolios. We and our affiliates may profit from these payments.
For further details about the compensation payments we make in connection with the sale of the policies, see OTHERINFORMATION - Distribution of the Policies in this prospectus.
ACCESS TO YOUR MONEY
During the accumulation phase, you can have access to the money in your policy in the following ways:• by making a surrender (either a full or partial surrender); or• by taking systematic payouts (See ADDITIONAL FEATURES - Systematic Payout Option for more details).
Surrenders
During the accumulation phase, if you take a full surrender, you will receive your cash value.
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If you want to take a partial surrender, in most cases it must be for at least $500 . Unless you tell us otherwise, we will take thesurrender from each of the investment options in proportion to the policy value. Surrenders may be referred to as withdrawals onyour policy statement and other documents.
Remember that any surrender you take will reduce the policy value, and the amount of the death benefit. See DEATH BENEFIT, formore details. A partial surrender also may have a negative impact on certain other benefits and guarantees of your policy.
During the income phase, you will receive annuity payments under the annuity payment option you select; however, you generallymay not take any other surrenders, either full or partial, unless you elect a Life with Emergency CashSM payment option.
If your policy was issued pursuant to a 403(b) plan, we generally are required to confirm, with your 403(b) plan sponsor or otherwise,that surrenders, loans or transfers you request comply with applicable tax requirements and to decline requests that are not incompliance. We will defer such payments you request until all information required under the tax law has been received. Byrequesting a surrender, loan or transfer, you consent to the sharing of confidential information about you, the policy, and transactionsunder the policy and any other 403(b) contracts or accounts you have under the 403(b) plan among us, your employer or plansponsor, any plan administrator or record keeper, and other product providers.
During the income phase, you will receive annuity payments under the annuity payment option you select; however, you generallymay not take any other surrenders, either full or partial.
Delay of Payment and Transfers
Payment of any amount due from the separate account for a surrender, a death benefit, or the death of the owner of a nonqualifiedpolicy, will generally occur within seven days from the date we receive in good order all required information at our AdministrativeOffice. We may defer such payment from the separate account if:
• the New York Stock Exchange is closed other than for usual weekends or holidays or trading on the Exchange is otherwiserestricted;
• an emergency exists as defined by the SEC or the SEC requires that trading be restricted; or
• the SEC permits a delay for the protection of owners.
Transfers of amounts from the subaccounts also may be deferred under these circ*mstances. In addition, if, pursuant to SEC rules,the Transamerica Aegon Money Market VP portfolio (or any money market portfolio offered under this policy) suspends payment ofredemption proceeds in connection with a liquidation of the portfolio, then we may delay payment of any transfer, surrender (eitherfull or partial), loan, or death benefit from the TA Aegon Money Market subaccount until the portfolio is liquidated.
Any payment or transfer request which is not in good order will cause a delay. See OTHER INFORMATION - Sending Forms andTransaction Requests in Good Order.
Federal laws designed to counter terrorism and prevent money laundering by criminals might in certain circ*mstances require us toreject a premium payment and/or “freeze” an owner’s account. If these laws apply in a particular situation, we would not be allowedto pay any request for surrenders (either full or partial), or death benefits, make transfers, or continue making annuity paymentsabsent instructions from the appropriate federal regulator. We may also be required to provide information about you and your policyto government agencies or departments.
Pursuant to the requirements of certain state laws, we reserve the right to defer payment of the cash value from the fixed account forup to six months. We may defer payment of any amount until your premium payment check has cleared your bank.
Excess Interest Adjustment
Surrenders, withdrawals, transfers, and amounts applied to an annuity option from a guaranteed period option of the fixed accountbefore the end of its guaranteed period (the number of years you specified the money would remain in the guaranteed period option)may be subject to an excess interest adjustment. If at the time of such transactions the guaranteed interest rate set by us for theapplicable period has risen since the date of the initial guarantee, the excess interest adjustment will result in a lower cash value (butnot below the excess interest adjustment floor described in “Appendix - Excess Interest Adjustment Examples”). However, if theguaranteed interest rate for the applicable period has fallen since the date of the initial guarantee, the excess interest adjustment willresult in a higher cash value upon surrender or transfer. Please see “Appendix - Excess Interest Adjustment Examples” to see how theexcess interest adjustment is calculated and illustrative examples using hypothetical values.
Any amount surrendered in excess of the cumulative interest credited for that guaranteed period option is generally subject to anexcess interest adjustment. An excess interest adjustment may also be made on amounts applied to an annuity payment option.
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The formula that will be used to determine the excess interest adjustment is:
S* (G-C)* (M/12)S = Is the amount (before surrender charges, premium taxes and the application of any
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefits, if any) being surrendered, withdrawn,transferred, paid upon death, or applied to an income option that is subject to theexcess interest adjustment;
G = Is the guaranteed interest rate for the guaranteed period applicable to “S”;C = Is the current guaranteed interest rate then being offered on new premium payments
for the next longer option period than “M”. If this policy form or such an optionperiod is no longer offered, “C” will be the U.S. Treasury rate for the next longermaturity (in whole years) than “M” on the 25th day of the previous calendar month,plus up to 0.20%; and
M = Number of months remaining in the current option period for “S”, rounded up tothe next higher whole number of months.
* = multiplication
Please see “Appendix - Excess Interest Adjustment Examples” for more detailed information concerning the excess interest adjustmentcalculation.
There will be no excess interest adjustment on any of the following:• surrenders of cumulative interest credited;• Nursing Care and Terminal Condition Withdrawal Option surrenders;• Unemployment Waiver surrenders;• transfers from a Dollar Cost Averaging fixed source;• surrenders to satisfy any minimum distribution requirements; and• Systematic Payout Option payments, which do not exceed cumulative interest credited at the time of payment.
Please note that in these circ*mstances you will not receive a higher cash value if interest rates have fallen nor will you receive a lowercash value if interest rates have risen.
The excess interest adjustment may vary for certain policies and may not be applicable for all policies.
Signature Guarantee
As a protection against fraud, we require a signature guarantee (i.e., Medallion Signature Guarantee as required by us) for thefollowing transaction requests:
• Any surrenders over $250,000;
• Certain surrenders on or within 15 days of an address change;
• Any surrender request made on or within 15 days of an ownership change;
• Any surrender when we have been directed to send proceeds to a different personal address from the address of record for thatcontract owner’s account. PLEASE NOTE: This requirement will not apply to requests made in connection with exchanges ofone annuity for another with the same owner in a “tax-free exchange”;
• Any surrender when we do not have an originating or guaranteed signature on file;
• Any other transaction we require.
We may change the specific requirements listed above, or add signature guarantees in other circ*mstances, at our discretion if wedeem it necessary or appropriate to help protect against fraud. For current requirements, please refer to the requirements listed on theappropriate form or call us at (800)525-6205.
You can obtain a Medallion signature guarantee from more than 7,000 financial institutions across the United States and Canada thatparticipate in a Medallion signature guarantee program. The best source of a Medallion signature guarantee is a bank, savings andloan association, brokerage firm, or credit union with which you do business. A notary public cannot provide a Medallionsignature guarantee. Notarization will not substitute for a Medallion signature guarantee.
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ANNUITY PAYMENTS (THE INCOME PHASE)
Upon the annuity commencement date, which is the date your policy is annuitized and annuity payments begin, your annuityswitches from the accumulation phase to the income phase. You can generally change the annuity commencement date by giving us30 days notice with the new date or age. The earliest annuity commencement date is at least 30 days after you purchase your policy.Unless required by state law, the latest annuity commencement date cannot be after the date specified in your policy unless a laterdate is agreed to by us.
Before the annuity commencement date, if the annuitant is alive, you may choose an annuity payment option or change yourelection. If the annuitant dies before the annuity commencement date, the death benefit is payable in a lump sum or under one of theannuity payment options (unless the surviving spouse is eligible to and elects to continue the policy). If the annuitant dies after theannuity commencement date, no death benefit is payable and the amount payable will depend on the annuity income option.
Your policy may not be “partially” annuitized, i.e., you may not apply a portion of your policy value to an annuity option whilekeeping the remainder of your policy in force.
After the annuitant’s death, the beneficiary you designate at annuitization will receive any remaining guaranteed payments.
Annuity Payment Options
The policy provides several annuity payment options (also known as income options) that are described below. You may choose anycombination of annuity payment options. We will use your policy value to provide these annuity payments. If the policy value on theannuity commencement date is less than $2,000, we reserve the right to pay it in one lump sum in lieu of applying it under anannuity payment option. You can receive annuity payments monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually. (We reserve the right tochange the frequency if payments would be less than $50.)
In deciding on which annuity payment option to elect, you must decide if fixed or variable payments are better for you. If you chooseto receive fixed payments, then the amount of each payment will be set on the annuity commencement date and will not change. Youmay, however, choose to receive variable payments. The dollar amount of the first variable payment will be determined in accordancewith the annuity payment rates set forth in the applicable table contained in the policy. The dollar amount of additional variablepayments will vary based on the investment performance of the subaccount(s) you select. The dollar amount of each variable paymentafter the first may increase, decrease, or remain constant. If the actual investment performance (net of fees and expenses) exactlymatched the assumed investment return of 5% at all times, the amount of each variable annuity payment would remain constant. Ifactual investment performance (net of fees and expenses) exceeds the assumed investment return, the amount of the variable annuitypayments would increase. Conversely, if actual investment performance (net of fees and expenses) is lower than the assumedinvestment return, the amount of the variable annuity payments would decrease. Please note that these changes only occurannually under the Initial Payment Guarantee.
You must also decide if you want your annuity payments to be guaranteed for the annuitant’s lifetime, a period certain, or acombination thereof. Generally, payments will be lower if you combine a period certain, guaranteed amount, or liquidity with alifetime guarantee (e.g., Life Income with 10 years Certain and Life with Guaranteed Return of Policy proceeds). Likewise, annuitypayments will also generally be lower the longer the period certain (because you are guaranteed payments for a longer time).
A charge for premium taxes and an excess interest adjustment may be made when annuity payments begin.
The annuity payment options currently available are explained below. Some options are fixed only.
Income for a Specified Period (fixed only). We will make level annuity payments only for a fixed period. No funds will remain at theend of the period. If your policy is a qualified policy, this annuity payment option may not satisfy minimum required distributionrules. Consult a tax advisor before electing this option.
Income of a Specified Amount (fixed only). Payments are made for any specified amount until the amount applied to this option,with interest, is exhausted. This will be a series of level annuity payments followed by a smaller final annuity payment.
If your policy is a qualified policy, this annuity payment option may not satisfy minimum required distribution rules. Consult a taxadvisor before electing this option.
Life Income. You may choose between:
• No Period Certain (fixed or variable) - Payments will be made only during the annuitant’s lifetime. The last annuity payment willbe the payment immediately before the annuitant’s death.
• 10 Years Certain (fixed or variable) - Payments will be made for the longer of the annuitant’s lifetime or ten years.
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• Guaranteed Return of Policy Proceeds (fixed only) - Payments will be made for the longer of the annuitant’s lifetime or until thetotal dollar amount of annuity payments we made to you equals the annuitized amount (i.e., the adjusted policy value).
• Life with Emergency CashSM (fixed or variable)-Payments will be made during the annuitant’s lifetime. With the Life withEmergency CashSM feature, you are able to surrender all or a portion of the Life with Emergency CashSM benefit (unlike all otherlife annuitization options which are not surrenderable). The amount you surrender must be at least $2,500. We will provide youwith a Life with Emergency CashSM benefit schedule that will assist you in estimating the amount you have available tosurrender. A partial surrender will reduce all future payments pro rata. A surrender charge may apply and there may be taxconsequences (consult a tax advisor before requesting a full or partial surrender). The maximum surrender charge is 4% of theadjusted policy value surrendered (see “Expenses” for the surrender charge schedule). You will be subject to whatever surrenderschedule is in effect at the time you annuitize under this annuity payment option. The Life with Emergency CashSM benefit willcontinue through age 100 of the annuitant.
The Life with Emergency CashSM benefit is also a death benefit that is paid upon the death of the annuitant and is generallyequal to the surrender value (i.e., the amount that would be available for surrender according to the Life with Emergency CashSM
benefit schedule) without any surrender charges. For qualified policies the death benefit ceases on the date the annuitant reachesthe IRS age limitation.
Joint and Survivor Annuity. You may choose:
• No Period Certain (fixed or variable) - Payments are made during the joint lifetime of the annuitant and a joint annuitant ofyour selection. Annuity payments will be made as long as either person is living.
• 10 Year Certain (fixed only) - Payments will be made for the longer of the lifetime of the annuitant and joint annuitant or tenyears.
• Life with Emergency CashSM (fixed or variable)-Payments will be made during the joint lifetime of the annuitant and a jointannuitant of your selection. Payments will be made as long as either person is living. With the Life with Emergency CashSM
feature, you are able to surrender all or a portion of the Life with Emergency CashSM benefit. The amount you surrender must beat least $2,500. We will provide you with a Life with Emergency CashSM benefit schedule that will assist you in estimating theamount you have available to surrender. A partial surrender will reduce all future payments pro rata. A surrender charge mayapply and there may be tax consequences (consult a tax advisor before requesting a full or partial surrender). The maximumsurrender charge is 4% of the adjusted policy value surrendered (see “Expenses” for the surrender charge schedule). You will besubject to whatever surrender schedule is in effect at the time you annuitize under this annuity payment option. The Life withEmergency CashSM benefit will continue through age 100 of the surviving joint annuitant.
The Life with Emergency CashSM benefit is also a death benefit that is paid upon the death of the surviving joint annuitant andis generally equal to the surrender value without any surrender charges. For qualified policies the death benefit ceases on the datethe surviving joint annuitant reaches the IRS joint age limitation.
Other annuity payment options may be arranged by agreement with the Company. Some annuity payment options may not beavailable for all policies, all ages or we may limit certain annuity payment options to ensure they comply with the applicable tax lawprovisions.
NOTE CAREFULLY
IF:• you choose Life Income with No Period Certain or a Joint and Survivor Annuity with No Period Certain; and• the annuitant dies (or both joint annuitants die) before the due date of the second (third, fourth, etc.) annuity
payment;
THEN:• we may make only one (two, three, etc.) annuity payments.
IF:• you choose Income for a Specified Period, Life Income with 10 Years Certain, Life Income with Guaranteed Return
of Policy Proceeds, or Income of a Specified Amount; and• the person receiving annuity payments dies prior to the end of the guaranteed period;
THEN:• the remaining guaranteed annuity payments will be continued to a new payee, or their present value may be paid in a
single sum.
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However, IF:• you choose Life with Emergency CashSM; and• the annuitant dies (if both joint annuitants die) before age 101;
THEN:• a Life with Emergency CashSM death benefit will be paid.
We will not pay interest on amounts represented by uncashed annuity payment checks if the postal or other delivery service is unableto deliver checks to the payee’s address of record. The person receiving annuity payments is responsible for keeping us informed ofhis/her current address.
You must annuitize your policy no later than the maximum annuity commencement date specified in your policy (earlier for certaindistribution channels) or a later date if agreed to by us. If you do not elect an annuity payment option, the default option will be Lifewith 10 Years Certain (subject to certain exceptions for qualified policies). If any portion of the default annuitization is a variablepayout option, then annuity units will be purchased proportionally based off your available current investment allocations. Pleasenote, all benefits (including guaranteed minimum death benefits and living benefits) terminate upon annuitization. The onlybenefits that remain include the guarantees provided under the terms of the annuity option.
DEATH BENEFIT
We will pay a death benefit to your beneficiary, under certain circ*mstances, if the annuitant dies during the accumulation phase. Ifthere is a surviving owner(s) when the annuitant dies, the surviving owner(s) will receive the death benefit instead of the listedbeneficiary. The person receiving the death benefit may choose an annuity payment option (if you pick a variable annuity paymentoption fees and expenses will apply), or may choose to receive the death benefit via partial withdrawals, or lump sum withdrawal. Theguarantees of these death benefits are based on our claims-paying ability. No death benefit will be payable upon or after the annuitycommencement date. Please note that there is a mandatory annuity commencement date.
We will determine the amount of and process the death benefit proceeds, if any are payable on a policy, upon receipt at ourAdministrative Office of satisfactory proof of the annuitant’s death, directions regarding how to process the death benefit, and anyother documents, forms and information that we need (collectively referred to as “due proof of death”). For policies with multiplebeneficiaries, we will process when the first beneficiary provides us with due proof of their share of the death proceeds. We will notpay any remaining beneficiary their share until we receive due proof of death from that beneficiary. Such beneficiaries continue tobear the investment risk until they submit due proof of death. Please note, we may be required to remit the death benefit proceeds toa state prior to receiving “due proof of death.” See OTHER INFORMATION - Abandoned or Unclaimed Property.
Please Note: Such due proof of death must be received in good order to avoid a delay in processing the death benefit claim. Dueproof requires selecting a payment option. See OTHER INFORMATION - Sending Forms and Transaction Requests in Good Order.
The death benefit proceeds remain invested in the separate account in accordance with the allocations made by the policy owner untilthe beneficiary has provided us with due proof of death. Once we receive due proof of death, investments in the separate account maybe reallocated in accordance with the beneficiary’s instructions.
We may permit the beneficiary to give a “one-time” written instruction to reallocate the policy value in the separate account to themoney market fund after the death of the annuitant. If there is more than one beneficiary, all beneficiaries must agree to thereallocation instructions. This one-time reallocation will be permitted if the beneficiary provides satisfactory evidence of theannuitant’s death.
WhenWe Pay A Death Benefit
We will pay a death benefit IF:• you are both the annuitant and sole owner of the policy; and• you die before the annuity commencement date.
We will pay a death benefit to you (owner) IF:• you are not the annuitant; and• the annuitant dies before the annuity commencement date.
If the sole beneficiary receiving the death benefit is the surviving spouse of the owner, then he or she may elect, if eligible, to continuethe policy as the new annuitant and owner, instead of receiving the death benefit. See DEATH BENEFIT - Spousal Continuation.
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WhenWe Do Not Pay A Death Benefit
We will not pay a death benefit IF:• you are not the annuitant; and• you die prior to the annuity commencement date.
Please note the new owner (unless it is the deceased owner’s spouse) must generally surrender the policy within five years of yourdeath.
Distribution requirements apply to the policy value upon the death of any owner. Generally, upon the owner’s death (who is not theannuitant) the entire interest must be distributed within five years. See TAX INFORMATION for a more detailed discussion of thedistribution requirements under the Code.
Deaths After the Annuity Commencement Date
The amount payable, if any, on or after the annuity commencement date depends on the annuity income option.
IF:• you are not the annuitant; and• you die on or after the annuity commencement date; and• the entire interest in the policy has not been paid;
THEN:• the remaining portion of such interest in the policy will continue to be distributed at least as rapidly as under the
method of distribution being used as of the date of your death.
IF:• you are the owner and annuitant; and• you die after the annuity commencement date; and• the annuity payment option you selected did not have or no longer has a guaranteed period;
THEN:• no additional payments will be made.
NOTE: If you elect the Life with Emergency CashSM and the annuitant dies before age 101, then a Life with Emergency CashSM
death benefit equaling the amount available for surrender will be paid.
IF:• annuity payments are being made under the Life with Emergency CashSM; and• the annuitant dies before age 101 (or earlier, if a qualified policy);
THEN:• a Life with Emergency CashSM death benefit will be paid.
Succession of Ownership
If an owner (who is not the annuitant) dies during the accumulation phase, the person or entity first listed below who is alive or inexistence on the date of that death will become the new owner:
• any surviving owner;• primary beneficiary;• contingent beneficiary; or• owner’s estate.
Spousal Continuation
If the sole primary beneficiary is the spouse, upon the owner’s or the annuitant’s death, the beneficiary may elect to continue thepolicy in his or her own name. Upon the annuitant’s death if such election is made, the policy value will be adjusted upward (but notdownward) to an amount equal to the death benefit amount determined upon such election and receipt of due proof of death of theannuitant. Any excess of the death benefit amount over the policy value will be allocated to each applicable investment option in theratio that the policy value in the investment option bears to the total policy value. The terms and conditions of the policy that appliedprior to the annuitant’s death will continue to apply, with certain exceptions described in the policy. For purposes of the death benefit
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on the continued policy, the death benefit is calculated in the same manner as it was prior to continuation on the date the spousecontinues the policy. See TAX INFORMATION - Same Sex Relationships for more information concerning spousal continuationinvolving same sex spouses.
For these purposes, if the sole primary beneficiary of the policy is a revocable grantor trust and the spouse of the owner/annuitant isthe sole grantor, trustee, and beneficiary of the trust and the trust is using the spouse of the owner/annuitant’s social security numberat the time of claim, she or he shall be treated as the owner/annuitant’s spouse. In those circ*mstances, the owner/annuitant’s spousewill be treated as the beneficiary of the policy for purposes of applying the spousal continuation provisions of the policy.
For these purposes, if the owner is an individual retirement account within the meaning of IRC sections 408 or 408A and if theannuitant’s spouse is the sole primary beneficiary of the annuitant’s interest in such account, the annuitant’s spouse will be treated asthe beneficiary of the policy for purposes of applying the spousal continuation provisions of the policy.
Amount of Death Benefit
Death benefit provisions may differ from state to state. The death benefit may be paid as a lump sum or as annuity payments. Thedeath benefit currently offered on this policy is the Return of Premium Death Benefit. The amount of the death benefit for olderpolicies depends on the guaranteed minimum death benefit option, if any, you chose when you bought the policy. Please see belowand the Policy Variations Appendix for more information on death benefits for older policies. The “base policy” death benefit willgenerally be the greatest of:
• the policy value on the date we receive the required information in good order at our Administrative Office;
• the cash value on the date we receive the required information in good order at our Administrative Office (this will be more thanthe policy value if there is a positive excess interest adjustment);
• minimum required cash value; and
• the guaranteed minimum death benefit (discussed below), plus premium payments, less adjusted partial surrenders, from the dateof death to the date the death benefit is paid. Please see “Appendix - Death Benefit” for illustrative examples regarding deathbenefit calculations.
Please note: The death benefit terminates upon annuitization and there is a maximum annuity commencement date.
Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit
The following generally applies, depending on the state of issue, to policies issued on or after the date of this prospectus. See “Appendix - PolicyVariations” for information about older policies.
Return of Premium Death Benefit
The Return of Premium Death Benefit is equal to:• total premium payments; less• any adjusted partial surrenders (please see “Appendix - Death Benefit”) as of the date of death.
This benefit is not available if you or the annuitant is 86 or older on the policy date. The Return of Premium Death Benefit will be ineffect when you purchase your policy.
The information below describes prior death benefits that were available for older policies. These death benefits are no longeravailable for purchase.
Annual Step-Up Death Benefit – No Longer Available
Under this option, on each policy anniversary prior to your 81st birthday, a new “stepped-up” death benefit is determined andbecomes the guaranteed minimum death benefit for that policy year. This “step-up” death benefit is equal to:• the largest policy value on the policy date or on any policy anniversary prior to the earlier of the annuitant’s date of death or the
annuitant’s 81st birthday; plus• any premium payments since the date of any policy anniversary with the largest policy value; minus• any adjusted partial surrenders (please see “Appendix - Death Benefit”) since the date of the policy anniversary with the largest
policy value.
The Annual Step-Up Death Benefit was not available if you or the annuitant were 76 or older on the policy date. There was anextra charge for this death benefit of 0.20% annually.
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Double Enhanced Death Benefit - No Longer Available
The death benefit under this option is the greater of 1 or 2 below:1. The 6% Annually Compounding through age 80 Death Benefit, which was equal to:
• the total premium payments; less
• any adjusted partial surrenders;
• accumulated at an effective annual rate of 6% from each premium payment date and each surrender date to the earlierof the annuitant’s date of death or the annuitant’s 81st birthday.
2. The Monthly Step-Up through age 80 Death Benefit, which is equal to:
• the largest policy value on the policy date or on any monthly anniversary before the earlier of the annuitant’s date ofdeath or the annuitant’s 81st birthday; plus
• any premium payments since the date of any monthly anniversary with the largest policy value; minus
• any adjusted partial surrenders since the date of the monthly anniversary with the largest policy value.
This benefit was not available if the owner or annuitant were age 76 or older on the policy date and requires you to invest only incertain “designated investment choices”. There was an extra charge for this death benefit of 0.65% annually.
Designated Investment Options. If you elected the Double Enhanced Death Benefit, you must allocate 100% of your policy value toone or more of the designated investment options approved for the Double Enhanced Death Benefit. See “Appendix - DesignatedInvestment Options” for a complete listing of available subaccounts. Requiring that you designate 100% of your policy value to thedesignated investment options, some of which employ strategies that are intended to reduce the risk of loss and/or manage volatility,may reduce investment returns and may reduce the likelihood that we will be required to use our own assets to pay amounts dueunder this benefit.
Please note:
• All policy value must be allocated to one or more designated investment options or your death benefit will terminate.
• You may transfer amounts among the designated investment options; however, you cannot transfer any amount to any othersubaccount if you elect this death benefit.
The Double Enhanced Death Benefit was not available if a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit was chosen.
The Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit may vary for certain policies and may not be available for all policies, in all states, at all times orthrough all financial intermediaries. We may discontinue offering a guaranteed minimum death benefit at any time.
Adjusted Partial Surrender
When you request a partial surrender, your guaranteed minimum death benefit will be reduced by an amount called the adjustedpartial surrender. Under certain circ*mstances, the adjusted partial surrender may be more than the dollar amount of yoursurrender request. This will generally be the case if the guaranteed minimum death benefit exceeds the policy value at the time ofsurrender. It is also possible that if a death benefit is paid after you have made a partial surrender, then the total amount paid could beless than the total premium payments.
The formula used to calculate the adjusted partial surrender amount is: adjusted partial surrender = (amount of the gross partialsurrender * value of the current death proceeds immediately prior to the gross partial surrender ) / policy value immediately prior tothe gross surrender.
We have included a detailed explanation of this adjustment with examples in the “Appendix - Death Benefit.” This is referred to as“adjusted partial surrender” in your policy. If you have a qualified policy, minimum required distributions rules may require you torequest a partial surrender.
TAX INFORMATION
NOTE: We have prepared the following information on federal taxes as a general discussion of the subject. It is not intendedas tax advice to any taxpayer. The federal tax consequences discussed herein reflects our understanding of current law, and thelaw may change. No representation is made regarding the likelihood of continuation of the present federal tax law or of thecurrent interpretations by the Internal Revenue Service. The discussion briefly references federal estate, gift andgeneration-skipping transfer taxes, but principally discusses federal income taxes. No attempt is made to consider anyapplicable state or other income tax laws, any state and local estate or inheritance tax, or other tax consequences of ownershipor receipt of distributions under the policy. You should consult your own tax adviser about your own circ*mstances.
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Introduction
Deferred annuity policies are a way of setting aside money for future needs like retirement. Congress recognized how important savingfor retirement is and provided special rules in the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) for annuities. Simply stated, these rulesgenerally provide that individuals will not be taxed on the earnings, if any, on the money held in an annuity policy until withdrawn.This is referred to as tax deferral. When a non-natural person (e.g., corporation or certain trusts) owns a nonqualified policy, thepolicy will generally not be treated as an annuity for tax purposes. Thus, the owner must generally include in income any increase inthe policy value over the investment in the policy during each taxable year.
There are different rules as to how you will be taxed depending on how you take the money out and the type of policy-qualified ornonqualified.
If you purchase the policy as an individual retirement annuity or as a part of a 403(b) plan, 457 plan, a pension plan, a profit sharingplan (including a 401(k) plan), or certain other employer sponsored retirement programs, your policy is referred to as a qualifiedpolicy. There is no additional tax deferral benefit derived from placing qualified funds into a variable annuity. Features other than taxdeferral should be considered in the purchase of a qualified policy. There are limits on the amount of contributions you can make to aqualified policy. Other restrictions may apply including terms of the plan in which you participate. To the extent there is a conflictbetween a plan’s provisions and a policy’s provisions, the plan’s provisions will control.
If you purchase the policy other than as part of any arrangement described in the preceding paragraph, the policy is referred to as anonqualified policy.
You will generally not be taxed on increases in the value of your policy, whether qualified or nonqualified, until a distribution occurs(e.g., as a surrender, withdrawal, or as annuity payments). However, you may be subject to current taxation if you assign or pledge orenter into an agreement to assign or pledge any portion of the policy. You may also be subject to current taxation if you make a gift ofa nonqualified policy without valuable consideration. All amounts received from the policy that are includible in income are taxed atordinary income rates; no amounts received from the policy are taxable at the lower rates applicable to capital gains.
The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) has not reviewed the policy for qualification as an IRA annuity, and has not addressed in aruling of general applicability whether the death benefit options and riders available, with the policy, if any, comport with IRAqualification requirements.
The value of living and death benefit options and riders elected may need to be taken into account in calculating minimum requireddistributions from a qualified plan/or policy.
We may occasionally enter into settlements with owners and beneficiaries to resolve issues relating to the policy. Such settlements willbe reported on the applicable tax form (e.g., Form 1099) provided to the taxpayer and the taxing authorities.
Taxation of Us
We are at present taxed as a life insurance company under part I of Subchapter L of the Code. The separate account is treated as a partof us and, accordingly, will not be taxed separately as a “regulated investment company” under Subchapter M of the Code. We do notexpect to incur any federal income tax liability with respect to investment income and net capital gains arising from the activities ofthe separate account retained as part of the reserves under the policy. Based on this expectation, it is anticipated that no charges willbe made against the separate account for federal income taxes. If in future years, any federal income taxes are incurred by us withrespect to the separate account, we may make a charge to that account. We may benefit from any dividends received or foreign taxcredits attributable to taxes paid by certain underlying fund portfolios to foreign jurisdictions to the extent permitted under federaltax law.
Tax Status of a Nonqualified Policy
Diversification Requirements. In order for a nonqualified variable policy which is based on a segregated asset account to qualify as anannuity policy under Section 817(h) of the Code, the investments made by such account must be “adequately diversified” inaccordance with Treasury Regulations. The Regulations apply a diversification requirement to each of the subaccounts. Each separateaccount, through its underlying fund portfolios and their portfolios, intends to comply with the diversification requirements of theRegulations. We have entered into agreements with each underlying fund portfolio company that require the portfolios to be operatedin compliance with the Regulations but we do not have control over the underlying fund portfolio companies. The owners bear therisk that the entire contract could be disqualified as an annuity policy under the Code due to the failure of a subaccount to be deemedto be “adequately diversified.”
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Owner Control. In some circ*mstances, owners of variable policies who retain excessive control over the investment of the underlyingseparate account assets may be treated as the owners of those assets and may be subject to tax on income produced by those assets. InRevenue Ruling 2003-91, the IRS stated that whether the owner of a variable policy is to be treated as the owner of the assets held bythe insurance company under the policy will depend on all of the facts and circ*mstances.
Revenue Ruling 2003-91 also gave an example of circ*mstances under which the owner of a variable policy would not possesssufficient control over the assets underlying the policy to be treated as the owner of those assets for federal income tax purposes. Tothe extent the circ*mstances relating to the issuance and ownership of a policy vary from those described in Revenue Ruling 2003-91,owners bear the risk that they will be treated as the owner of Separate Account assets and taxed accordingly.
We believe that the owner of a policy should not be treated as the owner of the underlying assets. We reserve the right to modify thepolicies to bring them into conformity with applicable standards should such modification be necessary to prevent owners of thepolicies from being treated as the owners of the underlying separate account assets. Concerned owners should consult their own taxadvisers regarding the tax matter discussed above.
Distribution Requirements. The Code requires that nonqualified policies contain specific provisions for distribution of policyproceeds upon the death of any owner. In order to be treated as an annuity policy for federal income tax purposes, the Code requiresthat such policies provide that if any owner dies on or after the annuity starting date and before the entire interest in the policy hasbeen distributed, the remaining portion must be distributed at least as rapidly as under the method in effect on such owner’s death. Ifany owner dies before the annuity starting date, the entire interest in the policy must generally be distributed (1) within 5 years aftersuch owner’s date of death or (2) be used to provide payments to a designated beneficiary for the life of the beneficiary or for a periodnot extending beyond the life expectancy of the beneficiary. The designated beneficiary must be an individual and payments mustbegin within one year of such owner’s death. However, if upon such owner’s death the owner’s surviving spouse is the sole beneficiaryof the policy, then the policy may be continued with the surviving spouse as the new owner. If any owner is a non-natural person(except in the case of certain grantor trusts), then for purposes of these distribution requirements, the primary annuitant shall betreated as an owner and any death or change of such primary annuitant shall be treated as the death of an owner.
In certain instances a designated beneficiary may be permitted to elect a “stretch” withdrawal option as a means of disbursing deathproceeds from a nonqualified annuity. The only method we use for making distribution payments from a nonqualified “stretch”withdrawal option is the required minimum distribution method as set forth in Revenue Ruling 2002-62. The applicable paymentsare calculated using the Single Life Expectancy Table set forth in Treasury Regulation § 1.401(a)(9)-9, A-1.
The nonqualified policies contain provisions intended to comply with these requirements of the Code. No regulations interpretingthese requirements of the Code have yet been issued and thus no assurance can be given that the provisions contained in the policiessatisfy all such Code requirements. The provisions contained in the policies will be reviewed and modified if necessary to assure thatthey comply with the Code requirements when clarified by regulation or otherwise.
Taxation of Nonqualified Annuities
The following discussion assumes the policy qualifies as an annuity policy for federal income tax purposes.
In General. Code Section 72 governs taxation of annuities in general. We believe that an owner who is an individual will not be taxedon increases in the value of a policy until such amounts are surrendered or distributed. For this purpose, the assignment, pledge, oragreement to assign or pledge any portion of the policy value as collateral for a loan generally will be treated as a distribution of suchportion. You may also be subject to current taxation if you make a gift of a nonqualified policy without valuable consideration. Thetaxable portion of a distribution is taxable as ordinary income.
Non-Natural Persons. Pursuant to Section 72(u) of the Code, a nonqualified policy held by a taxpayer other than a natural persongenerally will not be treated as an annuity policy under the Code; accordingly, an owner who is not a natural person will recognize asordinary income for a taxable year the excess, if any, of the policy value over the “investment in the contract”. There are someexceptions to this rule and a prospective purchaser of the policy that is not a natural person should discuss these rules with acompetent tax adviser. A policy owned by a trust using the grantor’s social security number as its taxpayer identification number willbe treated as owned by the grantor (natural person) for the purposes of our application of Section 72 of the Code. Consult a taxadviser for more information on how this may impact your policy.
Different Individual Owner and Annuitant
If the owner and annuitant on the policy are different individuals, there may be negative tax consequences to the owner and/orbeneficiaries under the policy if the annuitant predeceases the owner including, but not limited, to the assessment of penalty tax andthe loss of certain death benefit distribution options. You may wish to consult your legal counsel or tax adviser if you are consideringdesignating a different individual as the annuitant on your policy to determine the potential tax ramifications of such a designation.
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Annuity Starting Date
This section makes reference to the annuity starting date as defined in Section 72 of the Code and the applicable regulations.Generally, the definition of annuity starting date will correspond with the definition of annuity commencement date used in yourpolicy and the dates will be the same. However, in certain circ*mstances, your annuity starting date and annuity commencement datewill not be the same date. If there is a conflict between the definitions, we will interpret and apply the definitions in order to ensureyour policy maintains its status as an annuity policy for federal income tax purposes. You may wish to consult a tax adviser for moreinformation on when this issue may arise.
It is possible that at certain advanced ages a policy might no longer be treated as an annuity contract if the policy has not beenannuitized before that age or have other tax consequences. You should consult with a tax adviser about the tax consequences in suchcirc*mstances.
Taxation of Annuity Payments
Although the tax consequences may vary depending on the annuity payment option you select, in general, for nonqualified andcertain qualified policies, only a portion of the annuity payments you receive will be includable in your gross income.
In general, the excludable portion of each annuity payment you receive will be determined as follows:
• Fixed payments-by dividing the “investment in the policy” on the annuity starting date by the total expected return under thepolicy (determined under Treasury regulations) for the term of the payments. This is the percentage of each annuity payment thatis excludable.
• Variable payments-by dividing the “investment in the policy” on the annuity starting date by the total number of expectedperiodic payments. This is the amount of each annuity payment that is excludable.
The remainder of each annuity payment is includable in gross income. Once the “investment in the policy” has been fully recovered,the full amount of any additional annuity payments is includable in gross income and taxed as ordinary income. The “investment inthe policy” is generally equal to the premiums you pay for the policy, reduced by any amounts you have previously received from thepolicy that are excludible from gross income.
If you select more than one annuity payment option, special rules govern the allocation of the policy’s entire “investment in thepolicy” to each such option, for purposes of determining the excludable amount of each payment received under that option. Weadvise you to consult a competent tax adviser as to the potential tax effects of allocating amounts to any particular annuity paymentoption.
If, after the annuity starting date, annuity payments stop because an annuitant died, the excess (if any) of the “investment in thepolicy” as of the annuity starting date over the aggregate amount of annuity payments received that was excluded from gross incomemay possibly be allowable as a deduction on your tax return.
Taxation of Surrenders and Partial Withdrawals - Nonqualified Policies
When you surrender your policy, you are generally taxed on the amount that your surrender proceeds exceeds the “investment in thepolicy”. The “investment in the policy” is generally equal to the premiums you pay for the policy, reduced by any amounts you havepreviously received from the policy that are excludible from gross income. Partial withdrawals are generally treated first as taxableincome to the extent of the excess in the policy value over the “investment in the policy.” Distributions made under the systematicpayout option are treated for tax purposes as partial withdrawal, not annuity payments. In general, loans, pledges, and collateralassignments as security for a loan are taxed in the same manner as partial withdrawals and surrenders. You may also be subject tocurrent taxation if you make a gift of a nonqualified policy without valuable consideration. All taxable amounts received under apolicy are subject to tax at ordinary rather than capital gain tax rates.
If your policy contains an excess interest adjustment feature (also known as a market value adjustment), then your policy valueimmediately before a policy withdrawal (or transaction taxed like a withdrawal) may have to be increased by any positive excessinterest adjustments that result from the transaction. There is, however, no definitive guidance on the proper tax treatment of excessinterest adjustments, and you may want to discuss the potential tax consequences of an excess interest adjustment with your taxadviser.
The Code also provides that amounts received from the policy that are includible in gross income (including the taxable portion ofsome annuity payments) may be subject to a penalty tax. The amount of the penalty tax is equal to 10% of the amount that isincludable in income. Some surrender withdrawals and other amounts will be exempt from the penalty tax. Amounts received that arenot subject to the penalty tax include, among others, any amounts: (1) paid on or after the taxpayer reaches age 59½; (2) paid after anowner (or where the owner is a non-natural person, an annuitant) dies; (3) paid if the taxpayer becomes disabled (as that term is
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defined in the Code); (4) paid in a series of substantially equal payments made annually (or more frequently) over the life of thetaxpayer or the joint life of the taxpayer and the taxpayer’s designated beneficiary; (5) paid under an immediate annuity; or (6) whichcome from premium payments made prior to August 14, 1982. Regarding the disability exception, because we cannot verify that theowner is disabled, we will report such withdrawals to the IRS as early withdrawals with no known exception from the penalty tax.
Other exceptions may be applicable under certain circ*mstances and special rules may be applicable in connection with theexceptions enumerated above. You may wish to consult a tax adviser for more information regarding the imposition of penalty tax.
Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefits
For policies with a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit or a guaranteed maximum accumulation benefit the application of certaintax rules, particularly those rules relating to distributions from your policy, are not entirely clear. It is possible that the withdrawal base(with respect to the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefits) and the guaranteed future value (with respect to the guaranteedmaximum accumulation benefit) could be taken into account to determine the policy value that is used to calculate the amount of thedistribution that would be included in income. The proper treatment of the Income Enhancement Option under a guaranteedlifetime withdrawal benefit is unclear. It is possible that the IRS could determine that the benefit provides some form of long termcare insurance. In that event, (1) you could be treated as in receipt of some amount of income attributable to the value of the benefiteven though you have not received a payment from your policy, and (2) the amount of income attributable to guaranteed lifetimewithdrawal payments could be affected. In view of this uncertainty, you should consult a tax adviser with any questions.
Aggregation
All nonqualified deferred annuity policies that are issued by us (or our affiliates) to the same owner (policyholder) during any calendaryear are treated as one annuity for purposes of determining the amount includable in the owner’s income when a taxable distribution(other than annuity payments) occurs. If you are considering purchasing multiple policies from us (or our affiliates) during the samecalendar year, you may wish to consult with your tax adviser regarding how aggregation will apply to your policies.
Tax-Free Exchanges of Nonqualified Policies
We may issue the nonqualified policy in exchange for all or part of another annuity contract that you own. Such an exchange will betax free if certain requirements are satisfied. If the exchange is tax free, your investment in the policy immediately after the exchangewill generally be the same as that of the annuity contract exchanged, increased by any additional premium payment made as part ofthe exchange. Your policy value immediately after the exchange may exceed your investment in the policy. That excess may beincludable in income should amounts subsequently be withdrawn or distributed from the policy (e.g., as a partial withdrawal,surrender, annuity income payment or death benefit).
If you exchange part of an existing contract for the policy, and within 180 days of the exchange you received a payment other thancertain annuity payments (e.g., you make a partial withdrawal) from either contract, the exchange may not be treated as a tax freeexchange. Rather, some or all of the amount exchanged into the policy could be includible in your income and subject to a 10%penalty tax.
You should consult your tax adviser in connection with an exchange of all or part of an annuity contract for the policy, especially ifyou may make a withdrawal from either contract within 180 days after the exchange.
Medicare Tax
Distributions from nonqualified annuity policies are considered “investment income” for purposes of the Medicare tax on investmentincome. Thus, in certain circ*mstances, a 3.8% tax may be applied to some or all of the taxable portion of distributions (e.g.,earnings) to individuals, trusts, and estates whose income exceeds certain threshold amounts. We are required to report distributionsmade from nonqualified annuity policies as being potentially subject to this tax. While distributions from qualified policies are notsubject to the tax, such distributions may be includable in income for purposes of determining whether certain Medicare Taxthresholds have been met. As such, distributions from your qualified policy could cause your other investment income to be subject tothe tax. Please consult a tax adviser for more information.
Same Sex Relationships
Section 3 of the Federal Defense of Marriage Act was ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court. The Internal RevenueService adopted a rule in response thereto recognizing the marriage of same sex individuals validly entered into in a jurisdiction thatauthorizes same sex marriages, even if the individuals are domiciled in a jurisdiction that does not recognize the marriage. TheInternal Revenue Service also ruled that the term “spouse” does not include an individual who has entered into a registered domesticpartnership, civil union, or other similar relationship that is not denominated as a marriage under the laws of that jurisdiction. We
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intend to administer the policy consistent with these rulings until further guidance is provided. Therefore, exercise of the spousalcontinuation provisions of this policy or any riders by persons who do not meet the definition of “spouse” under federal law – e.g.,domestic and civil union partners – may have adverse tax consequences and/or may not be permissible.
Please note the jurisdiction where you are domiciled may not recognize same sex marriage which may limit your ability totake advantage of certain benefits provided to spouses under the policy. There are several unanswered questions regarding thescope and impact of the Supreme Court’s decision and the subsequent guidance provided by the Internal Revenue Service.Please consult a tax adviser for more information on this subject.
Taxation of Death Benefit Proceeds
Amounts may be distributed from the policy because of your death or the death of the annuitant. Generally, such amounts should beincludable in the income of the recipient: (1) if distributed in a lump sum, these amounts are taxed in the same manner as asurrender; (2) if distributed via partial withdrawals, these amounts are taxed in the same manner as partial surrenders; or (3) ifdistributed under an annuity payment option, these amounts are taxed in the same manner as annuity payments.
Transfers, Assignments or Exchanges of Policies
A transfer of ownership or assignment of a policy, the designation of an annuitant or payee or other beneficiary who is not also theowner, the exchange of a policy and certain other transactions, or a change of annuitant other than the owner, may result in certainincome or gift tax consequences to the owner that are beyond the scope of this discussion. An owner contemplating any suchtransaction or designation should contact a competent tax adviser with respect to the potential tax effects.
Charges
It is possible that the IRS may take a position that fees for certain optional benefits (e.g., death benefits other than the Return ofPremium death benefit) are deemed to be taxable distributions to you. In particular, the IRS may treat fees associated with certainoptional benefits as a taxable partial withdrawal, which might also be subject to a tax penalty if the partial withdrawal occurs prior toage 59½. Although we do not believe that the fees associated with any optional benefit provided under the policy should be treated astaxable partial withdrawal, the tax rules associated with these benefits are unclear, and we advise that you consult your tax adviserprior to selecting any optional benefit under the policy.
Federal Estate, Gift and Generation-Skipping Transfer Taxes
Beginning in 2013, the federal estate tax, gift tax and generation-skipping transfer (“GST”) tax exemptions and maximum rates are$5,000,000 indexed for inflation and 40% respectively.
The uncertainty as to how the current law might be modified in the future underscores the importance of seeking guidance from acompetent adviser to help ensure that your estate plan adequately addresses your needs and that of your beneficiaries under allpossible scenarios.
Federal Estate Taxes. While no attempt is being made to discuss the Federal estate tax implications of the policy in detail, a purchasershould keep in mind that the value of an annuity policy owned by a decedent and payable to a beneficiary by virtue of surviving thedecedent is included in the decedent’s gross estate. Depending on the terms of the annuity policy, the value of the annuity included inthe gross estate may be the value of the lump sum payment payable to the designated beneficiary or the actuarial value of thepayments to be received by the beneficiary. Consult an estate planning adviser for more information.
Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax. Under certain circ*mstances, the Code may impose a “generation skipping transfer tax” when allor part of an annuity policy is transferred to, or a death benefit is paid to, an individual two or more generations younger than theowner. Regulations issued under the Code may require us to deduct the tax from your policy, or from any applicable payment, andpay it directly to the IRS.
Qualified Policies
The qualified policy is designed for use with several types of tax-qualified retirement plans which are briefly described below. The taxrules applicable to participants and beneficiaries in tax-qualified retirement plans vary according to the type of plan and the terms andconditions of the plan. Special favorable tax treatment may be available for certain types of contributions and distributions. Adversetax consequences may result from contributions in excess of specified limits, distributions prior to age 59½ (subject to certainexceptions), distributions that do not conform to specified commencement and minimum distribution rules, and in other specifiedcirc*mstances. The distribution rules under Section 72(s) of the Code do not apply to annuities provided under a plan described inSections 401(a), 403(a), 403(b), 408 or 408A of the Code, but other similar rules may. Some retirement plans are subject to
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distribution and other requirements that are not incorporated into the policies or our policy administration procedures. Owners,employers, participants, and beneficiaries are responsible for determining that contributions, distributions, and other transactionswith respect to the policies comply with applicable law.
Traditional Individual Retirement Annuities. In order to qualify as a traditional individual retirement annuity under Section 408(b) ofthe Code, a policy must satisfy certain conditions: (i) the owner must be the annuitant; (ii) the policy generally is not transferable bythe owner, e.g., the owner may not designate a new owner, designate a contingent owner or assign the policy as collateral security; (iii)subject to special rules, the total premium payments for any calendar year may not exceed the amount specified in the Code for theyear, except in the case of a rollover amount or contribution under Section 402(c), 402(e)(6), 403(a)(4), 403(b)(8), 403(b)(10),408(d)(3) or 457(e)(16) of the Code; (iv) annuity payments or partial surrenders according to the requirements in the IRS regulations(minimum required distributions) must begin no later than April 1 of the calendar year following the calendar year in which theannuitant attains age 70½; (v) an annuity payment option with a period certain that will guarantee annuity payments beyond the lifeexpectancy of the annuitant and the beneficiary may not be selected; (vi) certain payments of death benefits must be made in theevent the annuitant dies prior to the distribution of the policy value; (vii) the entire interest of the owner is non-forfeitable; and (viii)the premiums must not be fixed. Policies intended to qualify as traditional individual retirement annuities under Section 408(b) ofthe Code contain such provisions. Amounts in the individual retirement annuity (other than nondeductible contributions) generallyare taxed only when distributed from the annuity. Distributions prior to age 59½ (unless certain exceptions apply) are subject to a10% penalty tax.
SIMPLE and SEP IRAs are types of IRAs that allow employers to contribute to IRAs on behalf of their employees. SIMPLE IRAspermit certain small employers to establish SIMPLE plans as provided by section 408(p) of the Code, under which employees mayelect to defer to a SIMPLE IRA a specified percentage of compensation. The sponsoring employer is required to make matching ornon-elective contributions on behalf of employees. Distributions from SIMPLE IRAs are subject to the same restrictions that apply toIRA distributions. Subject to certain exceptions, distributions prior to age 59½ are subject to a 10 percent penalty tax, which isincreased to 25 percent if the distribution occurs within the first two years after the commencement of the employee’s participation inthe plan. SEP IRAs permit employers to make contributions to IRAs on behalf of their employees, up to a specified dollar amount forthe year and subject to certain eligibility requirements as provided by Section 408(k) of the Code. Distributions from SEP IRAs aresubject to the same rules that apply to IRA distributions and are taxed as ordinary income.
The IRS has not reviewed this policy for qualification as a traditional IRA, SIMPLE IRA or SEP IRA, and has not addressed in aruling of general applicability whether any death benefits available under the policy comport with qualification requirements.
Roth Individual Retirement Annuities (Roth IRA). The Roth IRA, under Section 408A of the Code, contains many of the sameprovisions as a traditional IRA. However, there are some differences. First, the contributions are not deductible and must be made incash or as a rollover or transfer from another Roth IRA, a traditional IRA or other allowed qualified plan. A rollover from orconversion of an IRA to a Roth IRA may be subject to tax. The ability to make cash contributions to Roth IRAs is available toindividuals with earned income and whose modified adjusted gross income is under a specified dollar amount for the year. Subject tospecial rules, the amount per individual that may be contributed to all IRAs (Roth and traditional) is an amount specified in the Codefor the year. Secondly, the distributions are taxed differently. The Roth IRA offers tax-free distributions when made 5 tax years afterthe first contribution to any Roth IRA of the individual and made after one of the following: attaining age 59½, to pay for qualifiedfirst time home buyer expenses (lifetime maximum of $10,000), or due to death or disability. All other distributions are subject toincome tax when made from earnings and may be subject to a penalty tax unless an exception applies. Please note that specific taxordering rules apply to Roth IRA distributions. Unlike the traditional IRA, there are no minimum required distributions during theowner’s lifetime; however, minimum required distributions at death are generally the same as for traditional IRAs.
The IRS has not reviewed this policy for qualification as a ROTH IRA, and has not addressed in a ruling of general applicabilitywhether any death benefits available under the policy comport with qualification requirements.
Section 403(b) Plans. Under Section 403(b) of the Code, payments made by public school systems and certain tax exemptorganizations to purchase policies for their employees are generally excludable from the gross income of the employee, subject tocertain limitations. However, such payments may be subject to Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA or Social Security) taxes.The policy includes a death benefit that in some cases may exceed the greater of the premium payments or the policy value.Additionally, in accordance with the requirements of the Code, Section 403(b) annuities generally may not permit distribution of (i)elective contributions made in years beginning after December 31, 1988, and (ii) earnings on those contributions, and (iii) earningson amounts attributed to elective contributions held as of the end of the last year beginning before January 1, 1989, unless certainevents have occurred. Specifically distributions of such amounts will be allowed only upon the death of the employee, on or afterattainment of age 59½, severance from employment, disability, or financial hardship, except that income attributable to electivecontributions may not be distributed in the case of hardship. These rules may prevent the payment of guaranteed withdrawals under a
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guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit prior to age 59½. For policies issued after 2008, amounts attributable to non-electivecontributions may be subject to distribution restrictions specified in the employer’s section 403(b) plan. Employers using the policyin connection with Section 403(b) plans may wish to consult with their tax adviser.
Pursuant to tax regulations, we generally are required to confirm, with your 403(b) plan sponsor or otherwise, that surrenders, loansor transfers you request from a 403(b) policy comply with applicable tax requirements before we process your request. We will defersuch payments you request until all information required under the tax law has been received. By requesting a surrender or transfer,you consent to the sharing of confidential information about you, the policy, and transactions under the policy and any other 403(b)policies or accounts you have under the 403(b) plan among us, your employer or plan sponsor, any plan administrator or recordkeeper, and other product providers.
Pension and Profit-Sharing Plans. Sections 401(a) and 403(a) of the Code permit employers to establish various types of retirementplans for employees and self-employed individuals to establish qualified plans for themselves and their employees. Such retirementplans may permit the purchase of the policies to accumulate retirement savings. Adverse tax consequences to the plan, the participantor both may result if the policy is assigned or transferred to any individual as a means to provide benefit payments. Contributions toand distributions from such plans are limited by the Code and may be subject to penalties.
Deferred Compensation Plans. Section 457(b) of the Code, while not actually providing for a qualified plan as that term is normallyused, provides for certain deferred compensation plans established and maintained by state and local governments (and their agenciesand instrumentalities) and tax exempt organizations. Under such plans a participant may be able to specify the form of investment inwhich his or her participation will be made. For non-governmental Section 457(b) plans, all such investments, however, are typicallyowned by, and are subject to, the claims of the general creditors of the sponsoring employer. Depending on the terms of the particularplan, a non-government employer may be entitled to draw on deferred amounts for purposes unrelated to its Section 457(b) planobligations. In general, all amounts received under a non-governmental Section 457 plan are taxable in the year paid (or in the yearpaid or made available in the case of a non-governmental 457(b) plan). Distributions from non-governmental 457(b) plans are subjectto federal income tax withholding as wages, distributions from governmental 457(b) plans are subject to withholding as “eligiblerollover distributions” as described in the section entitled “Withholding.” below. Contributions to and distributions from such plansare limited by the Code and may be subject to penalties. Deferred compensation plans of governments and tax-exempt entities thatdo not meet the requirements of Section 457(b) are taxed under Section 457(f ), which means compensation deferred under the planis included in gross income in the first year in which the compensation is not subject to substantial risk of forfeiture.
Ineligible Owners-Qualified
We currently will not issue new policies to/or for the following plans: 403(a), 403(b), 412(i)/412(e)(3), 419, 457 (we will in certainlimited circ*mstances accept 457(f ) plans), employee stock ownership plans, Keogh/H.R.-10 plans and any other types of plans atour sole discretion.
Taxation of Surrenders and Partial Withdrawals - Qualified Policies
In the case of a withdrawal under a qualified policy (other than from a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the Code), apro rata portion of the amount you receive is taxable, generally based on the ratio of your “investment in the policy” to your totalaccount balance or accrued benefit under the retirement plan. Your “investment in the policy” generally equals the amount of anynon-deductible premium payments made by you or on your behalf. If you do not have any non-deductible premium payments, yourinvestment in the contract will be treated as zero.
In addition, a penalty tax may be assessed on amounts surrendered from the policy prior to the date you reach age 59½, unless youmeet one of the exceptions to this rule which are similar to the penalty exceptions for distributions from nonqualified policiesdiscussed above. However, the exceptions applicable for qualified policies differ from those provided to nonqualified policies. You maywish to consult a tax adviser for more information regarding the application of these exceptions to your circ*mstances. You may alsobe required to begin taking minimum distributions from the policy by a certain date. The terms of the plan may limit the rightsotherwise available to you under the policy.
Qualified Plan Required Distributions
For qualified plans under Section 401(a), 403(a), 403(b), and 457, the Code requires that distributions generally must commence nolater than the later of April 1 of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the owner (or plan participant) (i) reaches age70½ or (ii) retires, and must be made in a specified form or manner. If a participant is a “5 percent owner” (as defined in the Code),or in the case of an IRA (other than a Roth IRA which is not subject to the lifetime required minimum distribution rules),distributions generally must begin no later than April 1 of the year following the calendar year in which the owner (or plan
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participant) reaches age 70½. The actuarial present value of death and/or living benefit options and riders elected may need to betaken into account in calculating minimum required distributions. Consult a competent tax adviser before purchasing an optionalliving or death benefit.
Each owner is responsible for requesting distributions under the policy that satisfy applicable tax rules. We do not attempt to providemore than general information about the use of the policy with the various types of retirement plans. Purchasers of policies for usewith any retirement plan should consult their legal counsel and tax adviser regarding the suitability of the policy.
The Code generally requires that interest in a qualified policy be non-forfeitable. If your policy contains a bonus rider with arecapture, forfeiture, or “vesting” feature, it may not be consistent with those requirements. Consult a tax adviser before purchasing abonus rider as part of a qualified policy.
You should consult your legal counsel or tax adviser if you are considering purchasing an enhanced death benefit or other optionalrider, or if you are considering purchasing a policy for use with any qualified retirement plan or arrangement.
Optional Living Benefits
For policies with a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit or a guaranteed maximum accumulation benefit the application of certaintax rules, particularly those rules relating to distributions from your policy, are not entirely clear. The tax rules for qualified policiesmay impact the value of these optional benefits. Additionally, the actions of the qualified plan as contract holder may cause thequalified plan participant to lose the benefit of the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit. In view of this uncertainty, you shouldconsult a tax adviser before purchasing this policy as a qualified policy.
Withholding
The portion of any distribution under a policy that is includable in gross income will be subject to federal income tax withholdingunless the recipient of such distribution elects not to have federal income tax withheld. Election forms will be provided at the timedistributions are requested or made. The amount of withholding varies according to the type of distribution. The withholding ratesapplicable to the taxable portion of periodic payments (other than eligible rollover distributions) are the same as the withholding ratesgenerally applicable to payments of wages. A 10% withholding rate applies to the taxable portion of non-periodic payments.Regardless of whether you elect not to have federal income tax withheld, you are still liable for payment of federal income tax on thetaxable portion of the payment. For qualified policies taxable, “eligible rollover distributions” from Section 401(a) plans, Section403(a) annuities, Section 403(b) tax-sheltered annuities, and governmental 457 plans are subject to a mandatory federal income taxwithholding of 20%. An eligible rollover distribution is any distribution from such a plan, other than specified distributions such asdistributions required by the Code, distributions in a specified annuity form or hardship distributions. The 20% withholding doesnot apply, however, to nontaxable distributions or if (i) the employee (or employee’s spouse or former spouse as beneficiary oralternate payee) chooses a “direct rollover” from the plan to a tax-qualified plan, IRA, Roth IRA or 403(b) tax-sheltered annuity or toa governmental 457 plan that agrees to separately account for rollover contributions; or (ii) a non-spouse beneficiary chooses a “directrollover” from the plan to an IRA established by the direct rollover.
Annuity Purchases by Residents of Puerto Rico
The IRS has announced that income received by residents of Puerto Rico under life insurance or annuity policies issued by a PuertoRico branch of a United States life insurance company is U.S.-source income that is generally subject to United States federal incometax.
Annuity Policies Purchased by Non-resident Aliens and Foreign Corporations
The discussion above provided general information (but not tax advice) regarding U.S. federal income tax consequences to annuityowners that are U.S. persons. Taxable distributions made to owners who are not U.S. persons will generally be subject to U.S. federalincome tax withholding at a 30% rate, unless a lower treaty rate applies. In addition, distributions may be subject to state and/ormunicipal taxes and taxes that may be imposed by the owner’s country of citizenship or residence. Prospective foreign owners areadvised to consult with a qualified tax adviser regarding U.S., state, and foreign taxation for any annuity policy purchase.
Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (“FATCA”)
If the payee of a distribution from the policy is a foreign financial institution (“FFI”) or a non-financial foreign entity (“NFFE”)within the meaning of the Code as amended by the Foreign Account tax Compliance Act (“FATCA”), the distribution could besubject to U.S. federal withholding tax on the taxable amount of the distribution at a 30% rate irrespective of the status of anybeneficial owner of the policy or the distribution. The rules relating to FATCA are complex, and a tax adviser should be consulted ifan FFI or NFFE is or may be designated as a payee with respect to the policy.
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Possible Tax Law Changes
Although the likelihood of legislative or regulatory changes is uncertain, there is always the possibility that the tax treatment of thepolicy could change by legislation, regulation, or otherwise. You should consult a tax adviser with respect to legal or regulatorydevelopments and their effect on the policy.
We have the right to modify the policy to meet the requirements of any applicable laws or regulations, including legislative changesthat could otherwise diminish the favorable tax treatment that annuity owners currently receive.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Systematic Payout Option
You can select at any time (during the accumulation phase) to receive regular surrenders (i.e., partial surrenders) from your policy byusing the systematic payout option. Under this option, you can receive the greater of (1) or (2), divided by the number of surrendersmade per year, where: (1) up to 10% of your premium payments (reduced by prior surrenders in that policy year); and (2) is any gainsin the policy. For amounts greater than 10% of your premium payments, you must receive prior Company approval. The amount ofyour payment is established when you select the option. The amount available is recalculated on each policy anniversary thereafterwhile the Systematic Payout Option is in effect.
Any systematic withdrawal in excess of the cumulative interest credited at the time of the payment may be subject to an excess interestadjustment.
Any systematic withdrawal in excess of the remaining rider withdrawal amount could affect your rider values (if elected). Systematicsurrenders can be made monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually. Each surrender must be at least $50. Monthly and quarterlysurrenders must generally be made by electronic funds transfer directly to your checking or savings account.
If you request an additional surrender that exceeds the surrender charge free amount while a Systematic Payout Option is in effect,then the Systematic Payout Option will terminate. If the request does not exceed the surrender charge free amount, future systematicpayment will be recalculated based on the remaining free amounts.
Keep in mind that surrenders under the systematic payout option may be taxable, and if made before age 59½, may be subject to a10% federal penalty tax. There is no charge for this benefit.
Income Benefit Programs
The Family Income Protector and Managed Annuity Programs are no longer available, but if you have previously elected one of thesebenefits you can still upgrade. If you upgrade your minimum annuitization value or minimum income base, you will generally receivethe Managed Annuity Program II. See Rider Grid for Additional Information on each of these riders.
Initial Payment Guarantee
You may only elect to purchase the Initial Payment Guarantee which provides annually stabilized payments that are guaranteed tonever be less than a percentage of the initial variable annuity payment at the time you annuitize your policy. You cannot terminate thispayment guarantee (or eliminate the charge for it) after you have elected it. The guarantee only applies to variable annuity payments.There is an additional charge for this guarantee.
The Initial Payment Guarantee does not establish or guarantee the performance of any subaccount.
Under the Initial Payment Guarantee, you receive annuity payments that are stabilized — that is, held level throughout each policyyear — and are guaranteed to never be less than a percentage of the initial payment. The guaranteed percentage is subject to changefrom time to time; however once you annuitize, the guaranteed percentage will not change during the life of the Initial PaymentGuarantee. Contact us for the current guaranteed percentage.
The payment amount is adjusted once each year (on the anniversary of your annuity commencement date) to reflect the investmentperformance of your selected investment choice(s) over the preceding year (but your payment will not be less than the guaranteedminimum).
Fee. There is a charge for the Initial Payment Guarantee, which is in addition to the base product mortality and expense risk fee andadministrative charge. This fee is reflected in the amount of the annuity payments that you receive if you select the Initial PaymentGuarantee. It is reflected in the calculation of the annuity unit values (i.e., your payment is “net” the initial payment guarantee fee,mortality and expense risk fee, and administrative charges).
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The Initial Payment Guarantee fee is currently equal to an annual rate of 1.25% of the daily net asset value in the subaccounts. Wecan change the fee, and you pay whatever the fee is when you annuitize.
Other Terms and Conditions. The Initial Payment Guarantee uses a 5% assumed investment return to calculate your annuitypayments. This means that the dollar amount of the annuity payments will remain level if the investment return (net of fees andexpenses) exactly equals 5%. The payments will increase if actual investment performance (net of fees and expenses) exceeds theassumed investment return, and decrease if actual performance is below the assumed investment return (but not below the guaranteedlevel).
Termination. The Initial Payment Guarantee is irrevocable.
The Initial Payment Guarantee may vary for certain policies and may not be available for all policies, in all states or at all times.
Nursing Care and Terminal Condition Withdrawal Option
No excess interest adjustments will apply if you make a surrender ($1,000 minimum), under certain circ*mstances, because you oryour spouse has been:
• confined in a hospital or nursing facility for 30 days in a row after the policy issue date; or• diagnosed with a terminal condition after the policy issue date (usually a life expectancy of 12 months or less).
You may exercise this benefit at any time during the accumulation phase. This benefit is also available to the annuitant or annuitant’sspouse if the owner is not a natural person. There is no restriction on the maximum amount you may surrender under this benefit.There is no charge for this benefit.
The Nursing Care and Terminal ConditionWithdrawal Option may vary for certain policies and may not be available for all policies, in allstates or at all times.
Unemployment Waiver
No excess interest adjustments will apply to surrenders after you or your spouse become unemployed in certain circ*mstances: (e.g.,because you were terminated, laid off, or otherwise lost your job involuntarily). In order to qualify, you (or your spouse, whichever isapplicable) must have been:
• employed full time for at least two years prior to becoming unemployed;• employed full time on the policy date;• unemployed for at least 60 days in a row at the time of surrender;• must have a minimum cash value at the time of surrender of $5,000; and• you (or your spouse) must be receiving unemployment benefits.
You must provide written proof from your State’s Department of Labor, which verifies that you qualify for and are receivingunemployment benefits at the time of surrender.
You may select this benefit at any time (during the accumulation phase) and there is no charge for this benefit.
This benefit is also available to the annuitant or annuitant’s spouse if the owner is not a natural person. There is no charge for thisbenefit.
There is no restriction on the maximum amount you may surrender under this benefit.
The Unemployment Waiver may vary for certain policies and may not be available for all policies, in all states or at all times.
Telephone and Electronic Transactions
Currently, certain transactions may be made by telephone or other electronic means acceptable to us upon our receipt of theappropriate authorization. We may discontinue this option at any time. To access information and perform transactions electronically,we require you to create an account with a username and password, and to maintain a valid e-mail address.
We will not be liable for following instructions communicated by telephone or electronically we reasonably believe to be genuine. Wewill employ reasonable procedures to confirm that instructions we receive are genuine. Our procedures require you to provideinformation to verify your identity when you call us and we will record conversations with you. We may also require writtenconfirmation of the request. When someone contacts our Administrative Office and follows our procedures, we will assume you areauthorizing us to act upon those instructions. For electronic transactions through the internet, you will need to provide yourusername and password. You are responsible for keeping your password confidential and must notify us of any loss, theft orunauthorized use of your password.
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Telephone and other electronic transactions must be received while the New York Stock Exchange is open for regular trading to getsame-day pricing of the transaction. Please note that the telephone and/or electronic devices may not always be available. Anytelephone, fax machine or other electronic device, whether it is yours, your service provider’s, or your financial representative’s canexperience outages or slowdowns for a variety of reasons. These outages or slowdowns may delay or prevent our processing of yourrequest if the volume of transactions is unusually high, we might not have anyone available, or lines available, to take yourtransaction. Although we have taken precautions to limit these problems, we cannot promise complete reliability under allcirc*mstances. If you are experiencing problems, you should make your request by writing to our Administrative Office.
We reserve the right to revoke your telephone and other electronic transaction privileges at any time without revoking all owners’privileges. We may deny telephone and electronic transaction privileges to market timers or disruptive traders.
Dollar Cost Averaging Program
During the accumulation phase, you may instruct us to automatically make transfers into one or more variable subaccounts inaccordance with your allocation instructions. This is known as Dollar Cost Averaging. While Dollar Cost Averaging buys moreaccumulation units when prices are low and fewer accumulation units when prices are high, it does not guarantee profits or assurethat you will not experience a loss.
Dollar Cost Averaging programs that may be available under your policy:
• Traditional — You may specify the dollar amount to be transferred or the number of transfers. Transfers will begin as soon as theprogram is started. A minimum of $500 per transfer is required. The minimum number of transfers is 6 monthly or 4 quarterly,and the maximum is 24 monthly or 8 quarterly. You can elect to transfer from the fixed account, money market or otherspecified subaccount.
• Special — You may only elect either a six or twelve month program. Transfers will begin as soon as the program is started. Youcannot transfer from another investment option into a Special Dollar Cost Averaging program. This program is only available fornew premium payments, requires transfers from a fixed source, and may credit a higher or lower interest rate than a traditionalprogram. A minimum of $500 per transfer is required ($3,000 or $6,000 to start a 6-month or 12-month program, respectively).
A Dollar Cost Averaging program will begin once we have received in good order all necessary information and the minimumrequired amount. See OTHER INFORMATION - Sending Forms and Transaction Requests in Good Order. Please note: DollarCost Averaging programs will not begin on the 29th, 30th, or 31st. If a program would have started on one of those dates, it will starton the 1st business day of the following month. If we receive additional premium payments while a Dollar Cost Averaging program isrunning, absent new instructions to the contrary, the amount of the Dollar Cost Averaging transfers will increase, but the length ofthe Dollar Cost Averaging program will not.
NOTE CAREFULLY:
New Dollar Cost Averaging instructions are required to start a new Dollar Cost Averaging program once the previous Dollar CostAveraging program has completed. Additional premium payments, absent new allocation instructions, received after a Dollar CostAveraging program has completed, will be allocated according to the current premium payment allocations at that time but will notreactivate a completed Dollar Cost Averaging program.
IF:• we do not receive all necessary information to begin or restart a Dollar Cost Averaging program;
THEN:• any amount allocated to a fixed source will be invested in that fixed source but will be transferred to the money
market investment option within 30 days of allocation to fixed source if new Dollar Cost Averaging instructions arenot received;
• any amount in a variable source will be invested in that variable source and will remain in that variable investmentoption; and
• new Dollar Cost Averaging instructions will be required to begin a Dollar Cost Averaging program.
You should consider your ability to continue a Dollar Cost Averaging program during all economic conditions. Transfers from aDollar Cost Averaging fixed source are not subject to an excess interest adjustment. A Dollar Cost Averaging program can be used inconjunction with Asset Rebalancing and a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit (subject to any investment restrictions involving thesource). There is no charge for this benefit.
The Dollar Cost Averaging Program may vary for certain policies and may not be available for all policies, in all states or at all times. Seeyour policy for availability of the fixed account options.
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Asset Rebalancing
During the accumulation phase you can instruct us to automatically rebalance the amounts in your subaccounts to maintain yourdesired asset allocation. This feature is called asset rebalancing and can be started and stopped at any time. However, we will notrebalance if you are in the Dollar Cost Averaging program or if any other transfer is requested. If a transfer is requested, we will honorthe requested transfer and discontinue asset rebalancing. New instructions are required to start asset rebalancing. Asset rebalancingignores amounts in the fixed account. You can choose to rebalance monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually. Asset rebalancingcan be used in conjunction with a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit. Please note, any amounts rebalanced may be immediatelytransferred to the Portfolio Allocation Method (PAM) investment options or Open Allocation subaccounts as applicable under thePortfolio Allocation Method or Open Allocation Method (OAM). There is no charge for this benefit.
Optional Benefits No Longer Available
The following death benefits are no longer available:• Additional Death Distribution Rider*• Additional Death Distribution + Rider*
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The following Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefits are no longer available, but if you have previously elected one of these ridersyou can still upgrade (if applicable):
• Living Benefits Rider (also known as Guaranteed Principal SolutionsSM Rider)*• 5 for LifeSM Rider• 5 for LifeSM with Growth Rider• Income SelectSM for Life Rider• Retirement Income Choice® Rider• Retirement Income Choice® with Double Withdrawal Base Benefit Rider• Retirement Income Choice® 1.4 Rider• Retirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider• Retirement Income Max® Rider*• Retirement Income Choice® 1.6 Rider*
See Rider Grid for additional information on each of these riders.
* If you purchased your policy prior to February 1, 2015, and the rider was available under your policy, you may still purchase orupgrade (if applicable) the rider.
OTHER INFORMATION
Ownership
You, as owner of the policy, exercise all rights under the policy. You can generally change the owner at any time by notifying us inwriting at our Administrative Office. There may be limitations on your ability to change the ownership of a qualified policy. Anownership change may be a taxable event.
Beneficiary
The beneficiary designation will remain in effect until changed. The owner may change the designated beneficiary by sending writtennotice to the Company. The beneficiary’s consent to such change is not required unless the beneficiary was irrevocably designated orlaw requires consent. (If an irrevocable beneficiary dies, the owner may then designate a new beneficiary.). The Company will not beliable for any payment made before the written notice is received in our Administrative Office. If more than one beneficiary isdesignated, and the owner fails to specify their interests, they will share equally. If, upon the death of the annuitant, there is asurviving owner(s), then the surviving owner(s) automatically takes the place of any beneficiary designation.
Right to Cancel Period
You may return your policy for a refund, but only if you return it within a prescribed period, which is generally 10 days after youreceive the policy (for replacements the right cancel period is generally 30 days), or whatever longer time may be required by state law.The amount of the refund will generally be the premiums paid plus or minus accumulated gains or losses in the separate account. Youbear the risk of any decline in policy value during the right to cancel period. However, if state law requires, we will refund youroriginal premium payment(s). We will pay the refund within seven days after we receive in good order within the applicable period atour Administrative Office, written notice of cancellation and the returned policy. The policy will then be deemed void.
Assignment
You can also generally assign the policy any time during your lifetime. We will not be bound by the assignment until we receivewritten notice of the assignment in good order at our Administrative Office and approve it. We reserve the right, except to the extentprohibited by applicable laws, regulations, or actions of the State insurance commissioner, to require that an assignment will beeffective only upon acceptance by us, and to refuse assignments or transfers at any time on a non-discriminatory basis. We will not beliable for any payment or other action we take in accordance with the policy before we approve the assignment. There may belimitations on your ability to assign a qualified policy. An assignment may have tax consequences.
Termination for Low Value
If a partial surrender or fee (including an optional rider fee, administrative fee, or owner transaction fee) reduces your cash valuebelow the minimum specified in your policy, we reserve the right to terminate your policy and send you a full distribution of yourremaining cash value. All benefits associated with your annuity policy will be terminated. Federal law may impose restrictions on ourright to terminate certain qualified policies. We do not currently anticipate exercising this right if you have certain optional benefits,however, we reserve the right to do so. For all other policies, including policies with certain other optional benefits, we intend to
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exercise this termination provision.
Sending Forms and Transaction Requests in Good Order
We cannot process your requests for transactions relating to the policy until they are received in good order. “Good order” means theactual receipt of the instructions relating to the requested transaction in writing (or, when appropriate, by telephone or electronically),along with all forms, information and supporting legal documentation necessary to effect the transaction. This information anddocumentation generally includes, to the extent applicable to the transaction: your completed application; the policy number; thetransaction amount (in dollars or percentage terms); the names and allocations to and/or from the Subaccounts affected by therequested transaction; the signatures of all owners (exactly as registered on the Policy) if necessary; Social Security Number orTaxpayer I.D.; and any other information or supporting documentation that we may require, including any spousal or joint owner’sconsents. With respect to purchase requests, “good order” also generally includes receipt of sufficient funds to effect the purchase. Wemay, in our sole discretion, determine whether any particular transaction request is in good order, and we reserve the right to changeor waive any good order requirements at any time.
“Received” or receipt in good order generally means that everything necessary must be received by us, at our Administrative Officespecified in the Glossary of Terms. We reserve the right to reject electronic transactions that do not meet our requirements.
Regulatory Modifications to Policy
We reserve the right to amend the policy or any riders attached thereto as necessary to comply with specific direction provided bystate or federal regulators, through change of law, rule, regulation, bulletin, regulatory directives or agreements.
Certain Offers
From time to time, we have (and we may again) offered you some form of payment or incentive in return for terminating ormodifying certain guaranteed benefits.
When we make an offer, we may vary the offer amount, up or down, among the same group of policy owners based on certain criteriasuch as account value, the difference between account value and any applicable benefit base, investment allocations and the amountand type of withdrawals taken. For example, for guaranteed benefits that have benefit bases that can be reduced on either a pro rata ordollar-for-dollar basis depending on the amount of withdrawals taken, we may consider whether you have taken any withdrawal thathas caused a pro rata reduction in your benefit base, as opposed to a dollar-for-dollar reduction. Also, we may increase or decreaseoffer amounts from offer to offer. In other words, we may make an offer to a group of policy owners based on an offer amount, and,in the future, make another offer based on a higher or lower offer amount to the remaining policy owners in the same group.
If you accept an offer that requires you to terminate a guaranteed benefit and you retain your policy, we will no longer charge you forit, and you will not be eligible for any future offers related to that type of guaranteed benefit, even if such future offer would haveincluded a greater offer amount or different payment or incentive.
Mixed and Shared Funding
The underlying fund portfolios may serve as investment vehicles for variable life insurance policies, variable annuity policies andretirement plans (“mixed funding”) and shares of the underlying fund portfolios also may be sold to separate accounts of otherinsurance companies (“shared funding”). While we currently do not foresee any disadvantages to owners and participants arising fromeither mixed or shared funding, it is possible that the interests of owners of various policies and/or participants in various plans forwhich the underlying fund portfolios serve as investments might at some time be in conflict. We and each underlying fund portfolio’sBoard of Directors intend to monitor events in order to identify any material conflicts and to determine what action, if any, to take.Such action could include the sale of underlying fund portfolio shares by one or more of the separate accounts, which could haveadverse consequences. Such action could also include a decision that separate funds should be established for variable life and variableannuity separate accounts. In such an event, we would bear the attendant expenses, but owners and plan participants would no longerhave the economies of scale resulting from a larger combined fund. Please read the prospectuses for the underlying fund portfolios,which discuss the underlying fund portfolios’ risks regarding mixed and shared funding, as applicable.
Exchanges and/or Reinstatements
You can generally exchange a nonqualified annuity policy for another in a “tax-free exchange” under Section 1035 of the InternalRevenue Code or transfer qualified policies directly to another life insurance company as a “trustee-to-trustee transfer”. Before makingan exchange or transfer, you should compare both annuities carefully. Remember that if you exchange or transfer another annuity forthe one described in this prospectus, then you may pay a surrender charge on the other annuity and other charges may be higher (orlower) and the benefits under this annuity may be different. You should not exchange or transfer another annuity for this one unless
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you determine, after knowing all the facts, that the exchange or transfer is in your best interest and not just better for the persontrying to sell you this policy (that person will generally earn a commission if you buy this policy through an exchange, transfer orotherwise).
You may ask us to reinstate your policy after such an exchange, transfer or full or partial surrender and in certain limitedcirc*mstances we will allow you to do so by returning the same total dollar amount of funds distributed to the applicable investmentoptions. The dollar amount will be used to purchase new accumulation units at the then current price. Because of changes in marketvalue, your new accumulation units may be worth more or less than the units you previously owned. Generally, unless you return theoriginal company check, your annuity policy is nonqualified and a portion of the prior withdrawal was taxable, we are required toreport the taxable amount from the distribution to the IRS even though the funds have been reinstated. The cost basis will beadjusted accordingly. The taxable amount will be reported on Form 1099-R which you will receive in January of the year followingthe distribution. We recommend that you consult a tax professional to explain the possible tax consequences of reinstatements.
Voting Rights
To the extent required by law, the Company will vote all shares of the underlying fund portfolios held in the separate account inaccordance with instructions we receive from you and/or other individuals that have voting interests in the portfolios. We will sendyou and/or other individuals requests for instructions on how to vote those shares. When we receive those instructions, we will voteall of the shares in proportion to those instructions. Accordingly, it is possible for a small number of owners (assuming there is aquorum) to determine the outcome of a vote, especially if they have large policy values. If, however, we determine that we arepermitted to vote the shares in our own right, we may do so.
Each person having a voting interest will receive proxy material, reports, and other materials relating to the appropriate portfolio.
Abandoned or Unclaimed Property
Every state has unclaimed property laws that generally provide for escheatment to the state of unclaimed property (including proceedsof annuity, life and other insurance policies) under various circ*mstances. In addition to the state unclaimed property laws, we maybe required to escheat property pursuant to regulatory demand, finding, agreement or settlement. To help prevent such escheatment,it is important that you keep your contact and other information on file with us up to date, including the names, contact informationand identifying information for owners, insureds, annuitants, beneficiaries and other payees. Such updates should be communicatedin a form and manner satisfactory to us.
Legal Proceedings
We, like other life insurance companies, are subject to regulatory and legal proceedings, including class action lawsuits, in theordinary course of our business. Such legal and regulatory matters include proceedings specific to us and other proceedings generallyapplicable to business practices in the industry in which we operate. In some lawsuits and regulatory proceedings involving insurers,substantial damages have been sought and/or material settlement payments have been made. Although the outcome of any litigationor regulatory proceeding cannot be predicted with certainty, at the present time, we believe that there are no pending or threatenedproceedings or lawsuits that are likely to have a material adverse impact on the separate account, on TCI’s ability to perform under itsprincipal underwriting agreement, or on our ability to meet our obligations under the policy.
We are currently being audited on behalf of multiple states’ treasury and controllers’ offices for compliance with laws and regulationsconcerning the identification, reporting and escheatment of unclaimed benefits or abandoned funds. The audits focus on insurancecompany processes and procedures for identifying unreported death claims, and their use of the Social Security Master Death File toidentify deceased policy and policy holders. In addition, we are the subject of multiple state Insurance Department inquiries andmarket conduct examinations with a similar focus on the handling of unreported claims and abandoned property. The audits andrelated examination activity have resulted in or may result in additional payments to beneficiaries, escheatment of funds deemedabandoned, administrative penalties and changes in our procedures for the identification of unreported claims and handling ofescheatable property. We do not believe that any regulatory actions or agreements that have resulted from or will result from theseexaminations has had or will have a material adverse impact on the separate account, on TCI’s ability to perform under its principalunderwriting agreement, or on our ability to meet our obligations under the policy.
Cyber Security
Our variable product business is highly dependent upon the effective operation of our computer systems and those of our businesspartners. Consequently, our business is potentially susceptible to operational and information security risks resulting from acyber-attack. These risks include, among other things, the theft, misuse, corruption and destruction of data maintained online ordigitally, denial of service attacks on websites and other operational disruption and unauthorized release of confidential customer
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information. Cyber-attacks affecting us, any third party administrator, the underlying funds, intermediaries and other affiliated orthird-party service provides may adversely affect us and your policy value. For instance, cyber-attacks may: interfere with ourprocessing of policy transactions, including the processing of orders from our website or with the underlying funds; cause the releaseand possible destruction of confidential customer or business information; impede order processing; subject us and/or our serviceproviders and intermediaries to regulatory fines and financial losses; and/or cause reputational damage. Cyber security risks may alsoaffect the issuers of securities in which the underlying funds invest, which may cause the underlying funds to lose value. There can beno assurance that we, the underlying funds or our service providers will avoid losses affecting your policy that result fromcyber-attacks or information security breaches.
For a complete description regarding Transamerica’s policies for its websites, including the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use for suchwebsites, please visit: https://www.transamerica.com/individual/privacy-policy andhttps://www.transamerica.com/individual/terms-of-use.
Transamerica Life Insurance Company
Transamerica Life Insurance Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of Iowa on April 19, 1961 as NN Investors LifeInsurance Company, Inc. It is engaged in the sale of life and health insurance and annuity policies. The Company is a wholly-ownedindirect subsidiary of Transamerica Corporation which conducts most of its operations through subsidiary companies engaged in theinsurance business or in providing non-insurance financial services. All of the stock of Transamerica Corporation is indirectly ownedby Aegon N.V. of The Netherlands, the securities of which are publicly traded. Aegon N.V., a holding company, conducts its businessthrough subsidiary companies engaged primarily in the insurance business. The Company is licensed in the District of Columbia,Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and all states except New York.
All obligations arising under the policies, including the promise to make annuity payments, are general corporate obligations of theCompany. Accordingly, no financial institution, brokerage firm or insurance agency is responsible for the financial obligations of theCompany arising under the policies.
Financial Condition of the Company
We pay benefits under your policy from our general account assets and/or from your policy value held in the separate account. It isimportant that you understand that payments of the benefits are not assured and depend upon certain factors discussed below.
Assets in the Separate Account. You assume all of the investment risk for your policy value that is allocated to the subaccounts of theseparate account. Your policy value in those subaccounts constitutes a portion of the assets of the separate account. These assets aresegregated and insulated from our general account, and may not be charged with liabilities arising from any other business that wemay conduct.
Assets in the General Account. You also may be permitted to make allocations to guaranteed period options of the fixed account,which are supported by the assets in our general account. Any guarantees under a policy that exceed policy value, such as thoseassociated with any lifetime withdrawal benefit riders and any optional death benefits, are paid from our general account (and not theseparate account). Therefore, any amounts that we may be obligated to pay under the policy in excess of policy value are subject toour financial strength and claims-paying ability and our long-term ability to make such payments. The assets of the separate account,however, are also available to cover the liabilities of our general account, but only to the extent that the separate account assets exceedthe separate account liabilities arising under the policies supported by it.
We issue other types of insurance policies and financial products as well, and we also pay our obligations under these products fromour assets in the general account.
As an insurance company, we are required by state insurance regulation to hold a specified amount of reserves in order to meet all thecontractual obligations of our general account. In order to meet our claims-paying obligation we monitor our reserves so that we holdsufficient amounts to cover actual or expected policy and claims payments. In addition, we hedge our investments in our generalaccount, and may require purchasers of certain of the variable insurance products that we offer to allocate premium payments andpolicy value in accordance with specified investment requirements. However, it is important to note that there is no guarantee that wewill always be able to meet our claims-paying obligations, and that there are risks to purchasing any insurance product.
State insurance regulators also require insurance companies to maintain a minimum amount of capital, which acts as a cushion in theevent that the insurer suffers a financial impairment, based on the inherent risks in the insurer’s operations. These risks include thoseassociated with losses that we may incur as the result of defaults on the payment of interest or principal on our general account assets,which include bonds, mortgages, general real estate investments, and stocks, as well as the loss in market value of these investments.We may also experience liquidity risk if our general account assets cannot be readily converted into cash to meet obligations to ourpolicy owners or to provide the collateral necessary to finance our business operations.
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How to Obtain More Information. We encourage both existing and prospective policy owners to read and understand our financialstatements. We prepare our financial statements on a statutory basis. Our financial statements, which are presented in conformitywith accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the Iowa Department of Insurance as well as the financial statements of theseparate account — are located in the statement of Additional Information (SAI). For a free copy of the SAI, simply call or write us atthe phone number or address of our Administrative Office referenced in this prospectus. In addition, the SAI is available on the SEC’swebsite at http://www.sec.gov. Our financial strength ratings which reflect the opinions of leading independent rating agencies of ourability to meet our obligations to our policy owners are available on our website(https://www.transamerica.com/individual/what-we-do/about-us/financial-strength/), and the websites of these nationally recognizedstatistical ratings organizations – A.M. Best Company (www.ambest.com), Moody’s Investors Service (www.moodys.com), Standard& Poor’s Rating Services (www.standardandpoors.com) and Fitch, Inc. (www.fitchratings.com).
The Separate Account
The Company established a separate account, called Separate Account VA B, under the laws of the State of Iowa on January 19, 1990.The separate account receives and invests the premium payments that are allocated to it for investment in shares of the underlyingfund portfolios.
The separate account is registered with the SEC as a unit investment trust under the 1940 Act. However, the SEC does not supervisethe management, the investment practices, or the policies of the separate account or the Company. Income, gains and losses (whetheror not realized), from assets allocated to the separate account are, in accordance with the policies, credited to or charged against theseparate account without regard to the Company’s other income, gains or losses.
The assets of the separate account are held in the Company’s name on behalf of the separate account and belong to the Company.However, those assets that underlie the policies are not chargeable with liabilities arising out of any other business the Company mayconduct. The separate account may include other subaccounts that are not available under these policies.
The Funds
At the time you purchase your policy, you may allocate your premium to subaccounts. These are subdivisions of our separate account,an account that keeps your policy assets separate from our company assets. The subaccounts then purchase shares of mutual funds setup exclusively for variable annuity or variable life insurance products. These are not the same mutual funds that you buy through yourinvestment professional even though they may have similar investment strategies and the same portfolio managers. Each underlyingfund portfolio has varying degrees of investment risk. Underlying fund portfolios are also subject to separate fees and expenses such asmanagement fees and operating expenses. “Master-feeder” or “fund of funds” invest substantially all of their assets in other funds andwill therefore bear a pro-rata share of fees and expenses incurred by both funds. This will reduce your investment return. Read theunderlying fund portfolio prospectuses carefully before investing. We do not guarantee the investment results of any underlying fundportfolio. Certain underlying fund portfolios may not be available in all states and in all share classes. Please see “Appendix - PortfoliosAssociated with the Subaccounts” for additional information.
Other Transamerica Policies
We offer a variety of fixed and variable annuity policies. They may offer features, including investment options, and have fees andcharges, that are different from those in the policy offered by this Prospectus. Not every policy we issue is offered through everyfinancial intermediary. Some financial intermediaries may not offer and/or limit the offering of certain features or options, as well aslimit the availability of the policies, based on issue age, or other criteria established by the financial intermediary. Upon request, yourfinancial professional can show you information regarding other Transamerica annuity policies that he or she distributes. You can alsocontact us to find out more about the availability of any of the Transamerica annuity policies.
You should work with your financial professional to decide whether this policy is appropriate for you based on a thorough analysis ofyour particular insurance needs, financial objectives, investment goals, time horizons and risk tolerance.
Distribution of the Policies
Distribution and Principal Underwriting Agreement.We have entered into a principal underwriting agreement with our affiliate,Transamerica Capital, Inc. (TCI), for the distribution and sale of the policies. We pay commissions to TCI which are passed throughto selling firms. (See below). We also pay TCI an “override” that is a percentage of total commissions paid on sales of our policieswhich is not passed through to the selling firms and we may reimburse TCI for certain expenses it incurs in order to pay for thedistribution of the policies. TCI markets the policies through bank affiliated firms, national brokerage firms, regional andindependent broker-dealers and independent financial planners.
We have discontinued new sales of the policies. You may, however, continue to make premium payments to fund your policy
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pursuant to its terms, and exercise all other rights and options under your policy - such as reallocating your policy value amonginvestment options, making surrenders (full or partial), and making changes of ownership of your policy.
Compensation to Broker-Dealers Who Sold the Policies. The policies have been offered to the public through broker-dealers(“selling firms”) that are licensed under the federal securities laws; the selling firm and/or its affiliates are also licensed under stateinsurance laws. The selling firms have entered into written selling agreements with us and with TCI as principal underwriter for thepolicies. We pay ongoing commissions through TCI to the selling firms for their past sales of the policies.
A limited number of affiliated and unaffiliated broker-dealers were paid commissions and overrides to “wholesale” the policies, that is,to provide sales support and training to sales representatives at the selling firms. We also provide compensation to a limited number ofbroker-dealers for providing ongoing service in relation to the policies that have already been purchased.
The selling firms that have selling agreements with us and TCI were paid commissions for the promotion and sale of the policiesaccording to one or more schedules. The amount and timing of commissions varies depending on the selling agreement, but themaximum commission is 1.25% of premium payment (additional amounts may be paid as overrides to wholesalers).
To the extent permitted by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) rules, TCI may pay (or allow other broker-dealers toprovide) promotional incentives or payments in the form of cash or non-cash compensation or reimbursem*nt to some, but not all,selling firms and their sales representatives that may be based, in part on premiums paid after the initial premium. Thesearrangements are sometimes referred to as “revenue sharing” arrangements and are described further below.
The sales representative who sold you the policy typically receives a portion of the compensation we (and our affiliates) pay to theselling firms, depending on the agreement between the selling firm and its registered representative and the firm’s internalcompensation program. These programs may include other types of cash and non-cash compensation and other benefits. Ask yoursales representative for further information about the compensation your sales representative, and the selling firm that employs yoursales representative, may continue to receive in connection with your policy. Also inquire about any ongoing revenue sharingarrangements that we and our affiliates may have with the selling firm, including the conflicts of interests that such arrangements maycreate.
You should be aware that a selling firm or its sales representatives may have received different compensation or incentives for sellingone product over another. In some cases, these differences may have created an incentive for the selling firm or its sales representativesto have recommended or sold this policy to you.
Special Compensation Paid to Affiliated Firms.We and/or our affiliates provide paid-in capital to TCI and pay the cost of TCI’soperating and other expenses, including costs for facilities, legal and accounting services, and other internal administrative functions.We and/or our affiliates also provide TCI with a percentage of total commissions paid on sales of our policies and provide TCI withcapital payments that are not contingent on sales.
TCI’s registered representatives and supervisors may receive non-cash compensation, such as attendance at conferences, seminars andtrips (such as travel, lodging and meals in connection therewith), entertainment, merchandise and other similar items, payments,loans, loan forgiveness or loan guarantees.
Additional Compensation That We, TCI and/or Our Affiliates Pay to Selected Selling Firms. TCI, may continue to pay certainselling firms additional cash amounts for “preferred product” treatment of the policies in their marketing programs in order to receiveenhanced marketing services and increased access to their sales representatives. These special compensation arrangements are notoffered to all selling firms and the terms of such arrangements may differ among selling firms.
In addition, TCI paid selling firms other special fees based on new sales and/or assets under management. During 2014, TCI hadsuch “preferred product” arrangements with at least 52 broker-dealers and other financial intermediaries. Some of the more significantentities were:
AXA Network, LLC • BBVA Securities, Inc. • Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. • CCO Investments • Centarus Financial, Inc.• Cetera Advisors LLC• Cetera Advisors Networks LLC• Cetera Financial Specialists LLC • Cetera Investment ServicesLLC• CFD Investments, Inc. • Commonwealth Financial Network • Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. • Equity Services, Inc.• Fifth Third Securities, Inc. • First Allied Holdings, Inc. • FSC Securities Corporation • Gary Goldberg & Company, Inc.• Hantz Financial Services, Inc. • Invest Financial Corporation • Investacorp, Inc. • Investment Centers of America, Inc. • James T.Borello & Co, • Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC • LPL Financial, LLC. •M&T Securities Product Management •Merrill Lynch,Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. •MetLife Securities, Inc. •Money Concepts Capital Corporation •Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Inc.• National Planning Corporation • New England Securities Corporation • NFP Securities Inc. • Park Avenue Securities, LLC• Raymond James & Associates, Inc. • Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. • Royal Alliance Associates, Inc.• SagePoint Financial, Inc. • Securities America, Inc. • Sigma Financial Corporation • Signator Investors, Inc. • SII Investments, Inc.
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• SunTrust Investment Services • The Huntington Investment Company • Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. • Triad Advisors,Inc. • US Bancorp Investments, Inc. • VOYA Financial Partners, LLC • VSR Financial Services, Inc. •Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC•Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC •Wells Fargo Investments LLC •Woodbury Financial
For the calendar year ended December 31, 2014 TCI paid approximately 28,300,000 various brokers and other financialintermediaries in connection with revenue sharing arrangements.
No specific charge is assessed directly to owners or the separate account to cover commissions, non-cash compensation, and otherincentives or payments described above. We do intend to recoup commissions and other sales expenses and incentives we pay,however, through fees and charges deducted under the policy and other corporate revenue.
TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THE STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONGlossary of TermsThe Policy - General ProvisionsCertain Federal Income Tax ConsequencesInvestment ExperiencePerformanceHistorical Performance DataPublished RatingsState Regulation of Transamerica Life Insurance CompanyAdministrationRecords and ReportsDistribution of the PoliciesVoting RightsOther ProductsCustody of AssetsIndependent Registered Public Accounting FirmOther InformationFinancial StatementsAppendix - Condensed Financial Information
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APPENDIX
UNDERLYING FUND PORTFOLIOS ASSOCIATEDWITH THE SUBACCOUNTS
Please Note: The Company reserves the right to change investment choices made by purchasers of the Living Benefits Rider andRetirement Income Choice® 1.2 Rider (if the Open Allocation option is elected) as we deem necessary to support the guaranteesunder these riders.
SUBACCOUNT(1) UNDERLYING FUND PORTFOLIO ADVISOR/SUBADVISOR
AB VARIABLE PRODUCTS SERIES FUND, INC. (4)
AB Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio - Class B(5) AB Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio - Class B (5) AllianceBernstein L.P.
Investment Objective:Maximize total return consistent with the Adviser’s determination of reasonable risk.
AB Growth and Income Portfolio – Class B(6) AB Growth and Income Portfolio – Class B(6) AllianceBernstein L.P.
Investment Objective: Long-term growth of capital.
AMERICAN FUNDS INSURANCE SERIES® TRUST
American Funds - Asset Allocation FundSM - Class 2 American Funds - Asset Allocation FundSM - Class 2 Capital Research and Management CompanySM
Investment Objective: High total return (including income and capital gains) consistent with preservation of capital over the long term.
American Funds - Bond FundSM - Class 2 American Funds - Bond FundSM - Class 2 Capital Research and Management CompanySM
Investment Objective: To provide as high a level of current income as is consistent with the preservation of capital.
American Funds - Growth FundSM - Class 2 American Funds - Growth FundSM - Class 2 Capital Research and Management CompanySM
Investment Objective: Growth of capital.
American Funds - Growth-Income FundSM - Class 2 American Funds - Growth-Income FundSM - Class 2 Capital Research and Management CompanySM
Investment Objective: Long-term growth of capital and income.
American Funds - International FundSM - Class 2 American Funds - International FundSM - Class 2 Capital Research and Management CompanySM
Investment Objective: Long-term growth of capital.
FIDELITY® VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS FUND
Fidelity VIP Balanced Portfolio - Service Class 2 Fidelity VIP Balanced Portfolio - Service Class 2 Fidelity Management & Research Company
Investment Objective: Seeks income and capital growth consistent with reasonable risk.
Fidelity VIP Contrafund® Portfolio – Service Class2
Fidelity VIP Contrafund® Portfolio – Service Class2
Fidelity Management & Research Company
Investment Objective: Long term capital appreciation.
Fidelity VIP Mid Cap Portfolio – Service Class 2 Fidelity VIP Mid Cap Portfolio – Service Class 2 Fidelity Management & Research Company
Investment Objective: Long-term growth of capital.
Fidelity VIP Value Strategies Portfolio – ServiceClass 2
Fidelity VIP Value Strategies Portfolio – ServiceClass 2
Fidelity Management & Research Company
Investment Objective: Capital appreciation.
GE INVESTMENTS FUNDS, INC.
GE Investments Total Return Fund - Class 3 GE Investments Total Return Fund - Class 3 GE Asset Management, Inc.
Investment Objective: Seeks the highest total return, composed of current income and capital appreciation, as is consistent with prudent investment risk.
TRANSAMERICA SERIES TRUST(2)
TA Aegon High Yield Bond - Service Class Transamerica Aegon High Yield Bond VP – ServiceClass
Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC
Investment Objective: High level of current income by investing in high-yield debt securities.
TA Aegon Money Market - Service Class(3) Transamerica Aegon Money Market VP – ServiceClass(3)
Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC
Investment Objective:Maximum current income from money market securities consistent with liquidity and preservation of capital.
TA Aegon Tactical Vanguard ETF - Balanced -Service Class
Transamerica Aegon Active Asset Allocation -Moderate VP - Service Class
Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC
Investment Objective: Capital appreciation and current income.
TA Aegon Tactical Vanguard ETF - Conservative -Service Class
Transamerica Aegon Active Asset Allocation -Conservative VP - Service Class
Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC
Investment Objective: Current income and preservation of capital.
TA Aegon Tactical Vanguard ETF - Growth - ServiceClass
Transamerica Aegon Active Asset Allocation -Moderate Growth VP - Service Class
Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC
Investment Objective: Capital appreciation with current income as secondary objective.
TA Aegon U.S. Government Securities - ServiceClass
Transamerica Aegon U.S. Government Securities VP– Service Class
Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC
Investment Objective: High level of total return as is consistent with prudent investment strategies.
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UNDERLYING FUND PORTFOLIOS ASSOCIATEDWITH THE SUBACCOUNTS — (Continued)
SUBACCOUNT(1) UNDERLYING FUND PORTFOLIO ADVISOR/SUBADVISOR
TA AB Dynamic Allocation - Service Class(7) Transamerica AB Dynamic Allocation VP - ServiceClass(7)
Alliance Bernstein L.P.
Investment Objective: Capital appreciation and current income.
TA American Funds Managed Risk - Balanced -Service Class(8)
Transamerica American Funds Managed Risk VP -Service Class(8)
Milliman Financial Risk Management LLC(8)
Investment Objective: Seeks to provide total return (including income and capital gains) consistent with preservation of capital over the long term while seeking tomanage volatility and provide downside protection.
TA Asset Allocation - Conservative - Service Class Transamerica Asset Allocation - Conservative VP –Service Class
Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC
Investment Objective: Current income and preservation of capital.
TA Asset Allocation - Growth - Service Class Transamerica Asset Allocation - Growth VP –Service Class
Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC
Investment Objective: Long-term capital appreciation.
TA Asset Allocation - Moderate - Service Class Transamerica Asset Allocation - Moderate VP –Service Class
Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC
Investment Objective: Capital appreciation and current income.
TA Asset Allocation - Moderate Growth - ServiceClass
Transamerica Asset Allocation - Moderate GrowthVP – Service Class
Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC
Investment Objective: Capital appreciation with current income as a secondary objective.
TA Barrow Hanley Dividend Focused - Service Class Transamerica Barrow Hanley Dividend Focused VP– Service Class
Barrow, Hanley, Mewhinney, & Strauss, LLC
Investment Objective: Long-term capital growth.
TA BlackRock Global Allocation - Service Class Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation VP -Service Class
BlackRock Investment Management, LLC
Investment Objective: High total investment return. Total investment return is the combination of capital appreciation and investment income.
TA BlackRock Global Allocation Managed Risk -Balanced - Service Class
Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation ManagedRisk - Balanced VP - Service Class
Milliman Financial Risk Management LLC
Investment Objective: Seeks to provide capital appreciation and income while seeking to manage volatility.
TA BlackRock Global Allocation Managed Risk -Growth - Service Class
Transamerica BlackRock Global Allocation ManagedRisk - Growth VP - Service Class
Milliman Financial Risk Management LLC
Investment Objective: Seeks to provide capital appreciation and income while seeking to manage volatility.
TA BlackRock Tactical Allocation - Service Class Transamerica BlackRock Tactical Allocation VP -Service Class
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
Investment Objective: Capital appreciation with current income as secondary objective.
TA Clarion Global Real Estate Securities - ServiceClass
Transamerica Clarion Global Real Estate SecuritiesVP – Service Class
CBRE Clarion Securities, LLC
Investment Objective: Long-term total return from investments primarily in equity securities of real estate companies. Total return consists of realized and unrealizedcapital gains and losses plus income.
TA International Moderate Growth - Service Class Transamerica International Moderate Growth VP –Service Class
Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC
Investment Objective: Capital appreciation with current income as a secondary objective.
TA JPMorgan Core Bond - Service Class Transamerica JPMorgan Core Bond VP - ServiceClass
J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.
Investment Objective: Total return, consisting of current income and capital appreciation.
TA JPMorgan Enhanced Index - Service Class Transamerica JPMorgan Enhanced Index VP –Service Class
J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.
Investment Objective: Earn a total return modestly in excess of the total return performance of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (including the reinvestment ofdividends) while maintaining a volatility of return similar to the S&P 500 Index.
TA JPMorgan Mid Cap Value - Service Class Transamerica JPMorgan Mid Cap Value VP – ServiceClass
J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.
Investment Objective: Growth from capital appreciation.
TA JPMorgan Tactical Allocation - Service Class Transamerica JPMorgan Tactical Allocation VP -Service Class
J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.
Investment Objective: Current income and preservation of capital.
TA Janus Balanced - Service Class Transamerica Janus Balanced VP – Service Class Janus Capital Management LLC
Investment Objective: Long-term capital growth, consistent with preservation of capital and balanced by current income.
TA Jennison Growth - Service Class Transamerica Jennison Growth VP – Service Class Jennison Associates LLC
Investment Objective: Long-term growth of capital.
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SUBACCOUNT(1) UNDERLYING FUND PORTFOLIO ADVISOR/SUBADVISOR
TA Legg Mason Dynamic Allocation - Balanced -Service Class
Transamerica Legg Mason Dynamic Allocation -Balanced VP - Service Class
QS Legg Mason Global Asset Allocation, LLC
Investment Objective: Seeks capital appreciation and income.
TA Legg Mason Dynamic Allocation - Growth -Service Class
Transamerica Legg Mason Dynamic Allocation -Growth VP - Service Class
QS Legg Mason Global Asset Allocation, LLC
Investment Objective: Seeks capital appreciation and income.
TA MFS International Equity - Service Class Transamerica MFS International Equity VP –Service Class
MFS® Investment Management
Investment Objective: Capital growth.
TA Market Participation Strategy - Service Class Transamerica Market Participation Strategy VP -Service Class
Quantitative Management Associates LLC
Investment Objective: Seeks capital appreciation.
TA Morgan Stanley Capital Growth - Service Class Transamerica Morgan Stanley Capital Growth VP –Service Class
Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc.
Investment Objective:Maximize long-term growth.
TA Morgan Stanley Mid Cap Growth - Service Class Transamerica Morgan Stanley Mid-Cap Growth VP– Service Class
Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc.
Investment Objective: Capital appreciation.
TA Multi-Managed Balanced - Service Class Transamerica Multi-Managed Balanced VP –Service Class
J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. and AegonUSA Investment Management, LLC
Investment Objective: High total investment return through investments in a broadly diversified portfolio of stock, bonds and money market instruments.
TA PineBridge Inflation Opportunities- Service Class Transamerica PineBridge Inflation Opportunities VP- Service Class
PineBridge Investments LLC
Investment Objective:Maximum real return consistent with preservation of real capital and prudent investment management.
TA PIMCOTactical - Balanced - Service Class Transamerica PIMCOTactical – BalancedVP – Service Class
Pacific Investment Management Company LLC
Investment Objective: Seeks a combination of capital appreciation and income.
TA PIMCOTactical - Conservative - Service Class Transamerica PIMCOTactical – Conservative VP – Service Class
Pacific Investment Management Company LLC
Investment Objective: Seeks a combination of capital appreciation and income.
TA PIMCOTactical - Growth - Service Class Transamerica PIMCOTactical – GrowthVP – Service Class
Pacific Investment Management Company LLC
Investment Objective: Seeks a combination of capital appreciation and income.
TA PIMCOTotal Return - Service Class Transamerica PIMCOTotal Return VP – ServiceClass
Pacific Investment Management Company LLC
Investment Objective:Maximum total return consistent with preservation of capital and prudent investment management.
TA Systematic Small Mid Cap Value - Service Class Transamerica Systematic Small/Mid Cap Value VP –Service Class
Systematic Financial Management L.P.
Investment Objective:Maximize total return.
TA T. Rowe Price Small Cap - Service Class Transamerica T. Rowe Price Small Cap VP – ServiceClass
T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.
Investment Objective: Long-term growth of capital by investing primarily in common stocks of small growth companies.
TA Torray Concentrated Growth - Service Class Transamerica Torray Concentrated Growth VP –Service Class
Torray, LLC
Investment Objective: High total return.
TA TS&W International Equity - Service Class Transamerica TS&W International Equity VP –Service Class
Thompson, Siegel &Walmsley LLC
Investment Objective: Seeks maximum long-term total return, consistent with reasonable risk to principal, by investing in a diversified portfolio of common stocks ofprimarily non-U.S. issuers.
TA Vanguard ETF - Balanced - Service Class Transamerica Vanguard ETF Portfolio - Balanced VP- Service Class
Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC
Investment Objective: Balance capital appreciation and income.
TA Vanguard ETF - Conservative - Service Class Transamerica Vanguard ETF Portfolio -Conservative VP - Service Class
Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC
Investment Objective: Current income and preservation of capital.
TA Vanguard ETF - Growth - Service Class Transamerica Vanguard ETF Portfolio - Growth VP -Service Class
Aegon USA Investment Management, LLC
Investment Objective: Capital appreciation as a primary objective and income as a secondary objective.
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SUBACCOUNT(1) UNDERLYING FUND PORTFOLIO ADVISOR/SUBADVISOR
TAWMC US Growth - Service Class Transamerica WMC US Growth VP – Service Class Wellington Management Company, LLP
Investment Objective:Maximize long-term growth.
(1) Some subaccounts may be available for certain policies and may not be available for all policies. You should work with your registeredrepresentative to decide which subaccount(s) may be appropriate for you based on a thorough analysis of your particular insurance needs,financial objective, investment goals, time horizons, and risk tolerance.
(2) Transamerica Series Trust - Service Class - As of May 1, 2003, new policyholders may only invest in the Service Class subaccounts. The InitialClass subaccounts are only available to policyholder that purchased the policy before May 1, 2003.
(3) There can be no assurance that the Transamerica Aegon Money Market VP - Service Class portfolio will be able to maintain a stable net assetvalue per share during extended periods of low interest rates, and partly as a result of policy charges, the yield on the TA Aegon Money Market -Service Class subaccount may become extremely low and possibly negative.
(4) Effective May 1, 2015, AllianceBernstein Variable Products Series Fund, Inc. will be renamed AB Variable Products Series Fund, Inc.(5) Effective May 1, 2015, AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio will be renamed AB Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio.(6) Effective May 1, 2015, AllianceBernstein Growth and Income Portfolio will be renamed AB Growth and Income Portfolio.(7) Transamerica AllianceBernstein Dynamic Allocation VP will be renamed Transamerica AB Dynamic Allocation VP effective May 1, 2015.(8) Transamerica American Funds Managed Risk subadvised by Milliman Financial Risk Management LLC will be available on or about May,
2015
Certain subaccounts may not be available in all states, at all times or through all financial intermediaries. We may discontinue offeringany subaccount at any time. In some cases, a subaccount not available through a financial intermediary may be obtained bycontacting us directly. For more information on the options available for electing a subaccount, please contact your financialintermediary or our Administrative Office.
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CLOSED INVESTMENT OPTIONS:
The following subaccounts are only available to owners that held an investment in those subaccounts on May 1, 2002. However, ifany such owner surrenders all of his or her money from these subaccounts after May 1, 2002, that owner may not reinvest in thosesubaccounts.
SUBACCOUNT UNDERLYING FUND PORTFOLIO ADVISOR/SUBADVISOR
FIDELITY® VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS FUND
Fidelity VIP Growth Opportunities Portfolio -Service Class 2
Fidelity VIP Growth Opportunities Portfolio -Service Class 2
Fidelity Management & Research Company
Investment Objective: Capital growth.
JANUS ASPEN SERIES
Janus Aspen - Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio -Service Shares
Janus Aspen - Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio -Service Shares
Janus Capital Management LLC
Investment Objective: Capital appreciation.
The following subaccount is only available to owners that held an investment in this subaccount on July 1, 2002. However, if anysuch owner surrenders all of his or her money from this subaccount after July 1, 2002, that owner may not reinvest in thissubaccount.
SUBACCOUNT UNDERLYING FUND PORTFOLIO ADVISOR/SUBADVISOR
TRANSAMERICA SERIES TRUST
TA Systematic Small/Mid Cap Value - Initial Class Transamerica Systematic Small/Mid Cap Value VP -Initial Class
Systematic Financial Management L.P.
Investment Objective:Maximize total return.
The following subaccounts are only available to owners that held an investment in these subaccounts on December 12, 2011.However, if any such owner surrenders all of his or her money from these subaccounts after December 12, 2011, that owner may notreinvest in those subaccounts.
SUBACCOUNT UNDERLYING FUND PORTFOLIO ADVISOR/SUBADVISOR
AIM VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS (INVESCO VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS)
Invesco V.I. Value Opportunities Fund – Series IIShares
Invesco V.I. Value Opportunities Fund – Series IIShares
Invesco Advisers, Inc.
Investment Objective: Long-term growth of capital.
Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund – Series IIShares
Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund – Series IIShares
Invesco Advisers, Inc.
Investment Objective: Long-term growth of capital.
AB VARIABLE PRODUCTS SERIES FUND, INC. (1)
AB Large Cap Growth Portfolio – Class B(2) AB Large Cap Growth Portfolio – Class B(2) AllianceBernstein L.P.
Investment Objective: Long-term growth of capital.
FIDELITY® VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS FUND
Fidelity VIP Equity-Income Portfolio – ServiceClass 2
Fidelity VIP Equity-Income Portfolio – ServiceClass 2
Fidelity Management & Research Company
Investment Objective: Reasonable income with a potential for capital appreciation.
Fidelity VIP Growth Portfolio – Service Class 2 Fidelity VIP Growth Portfolio – Service Class 2 Fidelity Management & Research Company
Investment Objective: Capital appreciation.
FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST
Franklin Mutual Shares VIP Fund - Class 2 Franklin Mutual Shares VIP Fund - Class 2 Franklin Mutual Advisers, LLC
Investment Objective: Capital appreciation with income as secondary goal.
JANUS ASPEN SERIES
Janus Aspen – Enterprise Portfolio – Service Shares Janus Aspen – Enterprise Portfolio – Service Shares Janus Capital Management LLC
Investment Objective: Long-term growth of capital.
Janus Aspen – Global Research Portfolio – ServiceShares
Janus Aspen – Global Research Portfolio – ServiceShares
Janus Capital Management LLC
Investment Objective: Long-term growth of capital.
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SUBACCOUNT UNDERLYING FUND PORTFOLIO ADVISOR/SUBADVISOR
MFS® VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST
MFS® Total Return Series – Service Class MFS® Total Return Series – Service Class MFS® Investment Management
Investment Objective: Total Return.
(1) Effective May 1, 2015, AllianceBernstein Variable Products Series Fund, Inc. will be renamed AB Variable Products Series Fund, Inc.(2) Effective May 1, 2015, AllianceBernstein Large Cap Growth Portfolio will be renamed AB Large Cap Growth Portfolio.
Effective open of business on September 17, 2012, the following subaccounts are closed to new investments.
SUBACCOUNT UNDERLYING FUND PORTFOLIO ADVISOR/SUBADVISOR
FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST
Franklin Income VIP Fund - Class 2 Franklin Income VIP Fund - Class 2 Franklin Advisers, Inc.
Investment Objective:Maximize income while maintaining prospects for capital appreciation.
Templeton Foreign VIP Fund - Class 2 Templeton Foreign VIP Fund - Class 2 Templeton Investment Counsel LLC
Investment Objective: Long term capital growth.
FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST
Franklin Founding Funds Allocation VIP Fund -Class 4
Franklin Founding Funds Allocation VIP Fund -Class 4
Franklin Templeton Services, LLC
Investment Objective: Capital appreciation with a secondary goal of income.
MFS® VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST
MFS® New Discovery Series – Service Class MFS® New Discovery Series – Service Class MFS® Investment Management
Investment Objective: Capital appreciation.
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DESIGNATED INVESTMENT OPTIONS
The table below identifies the Designated Investment Options available for use with the Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefits andour Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefits.
DoubleEnhancedDeathBenefit(1)
RetirementIncomeMax®
Rider
RetirementIncomeMax®
Rider
RetirementIncomeMax®
Rider
Retirement IncomeChoice® 1.6 RiderDesignated Allocation
Groups
FundsBefore12/12/11
12/12/11 to11/9/14
11/10/14and After A B C
AB Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio - Class B √
American Funds - Asset Allocation FundSM - Class 2 √
American Funds - Bond FundSM - Class 2 √ √ √ √ √
Fidelity VIP Balanced Portfolio - Service Class 2 √
GE Investments Total Return Fund - Class 3 √
TA Aegon Money Market - Service Class √ √ √ √ √
TA Aegon Tactical Vanguard ETF - Balanced - Service Class(2) √ √ √
TA Aegon Tactical Vanguard ETF - Conservative - Service Class(2) √ √ √ √ √
TA Aegon Tactical Vanguard ETF - Growth - Service Class(2) √
TA Aegon U.S. Government Securities - Service Class √ √ √ √ √
TA AB Dynamic Allocation - Service Class √ √ √
TA American Funds Managed Risk - Balanced - Service Class(2) √ √ √
TA Asset Allocation - Conservative - Service Class(2) √ √ √ √ √
TA Asset Allocation - Moderate - Service Class(2) √ √ √ √
TA Asset Allocation - Moderate Growth - Service Class(2) √ √
TA BlackRock Global Allocation Managed Risk - Balanced - Service Class(2) √ √
TA BlackRock Global Allocation Managed Risk - Growth - Service Class(2) √ √ √ √
TA BlackRock Tactical Allocation - Service Class(2) √
TA International Moderate Growth - Service Class(2) √ √
TA JPMorgan Core Bond - Service Class √ √ √ √
TA JPMorgan Tactical Allocation - Service Class √ √ √ √
TA Janus Balanced - Service Class √
TA Legg Mason Dynamic Allocation - Balanced - Service Class(2) √ √ √ √
TA Legg Mason Dynamic Allocation - Growth - Service Class(2) √
TA Market Participation Strategy - Service Class √ √ √
TA Multi-Managed Balanced - Service Class √
TA PIMCOTactical - Balanced - Service Class(2) √ √
TA PIMCOTactical - Conservative - Service Class(2) √ √ √
TA PIMCOTactical - Growth - Service Class(2) √
TA PIMCOTotal Return - Service Class √ √ √ √ √
TA PineBridge Inflation Opportunities- Service Class √ √ √ √
TA Vanguard ETF - Balanced - Service Class(2) √ √ √ √ √
TA Vanguard ETF - Conservative - Service Class(2) √ √ √ √ √
TA Vanguard ETF - Growth - Service Class(2) √ √
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DESIGNATED INVESTMENT OPTIONS — (Continued)
DoubleEnhancedDeathBenefit(1)
RetirementIncomeMax®
Rider
RetirementIncomeMax®
Rider
RetirementIncomeMax®
Rider
Retirement IncomeChoice® 1.6 RiderDesignatedAllocationGroups
FundsBefore12/12/11
12/12/11 to11/9/14
11/10/14and After A B C
Fixed Account √ √ √ √ √
(1) The Double Enhanced Death Benefit is no longer available on new policies.(2) This subaccount invests in an underlying fund that utilized a volatility management strategy as part of its investment objective and/or principal
investment strategy. See “Investment Restrictions” earlier in the prospectus for information on how volatility management strategies mayimpact your policy value in certain optional riders.
Certain designated investment options may not be available in all states, at all times or through all financial intermediaries. We maydiscontinue offering any designated investment option at any time. In some cases, a designated investment option not availablethrough a financial intermediary may be obtained by contacting us directly. For more information on the options available forelecting a designated investment option, please contact your financial intermediary or our Administrative Office.
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CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The following tables list the accumulation unit value information for accumulation units outstanding for policies with the highesttotal separate account expenses and policies with the lowest total separate account expenses (including any applicable fund facilitationfees) available on December 31, 2014. Should the total separate account expense applicable to your policy fall between the highestand lowest charges, AND you wish to see a copy of the Condensed Financial Information applicable to your policy, such informationis contained in the SAI. You can obtain a copy of the SAI FREE OF CHARGE by contacting us at:
Calling: (800) 525-6205Writing: Transamerica Life Insurance Company
4333 Edgewood Road NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52499-0001
Separate Account Expense 2.35%
Subaccount Year Beginning AUV Ending AUV # Units
AB Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio - Class B(2)(4)
Subaccount Inception Date November 10, 20082014201320122011201020092008
$1.564866$1.380167$1.248542$1.320670$1.227904$1.011815$1.000000
$1.634444$1.564866$1.380167$1.248542$1.320670$1.227904$1.011815
0.0000.0000.0000.000
41,033.36559,166.7670.000
American Funds - Asset Allocation FundSM - Class 2(3)
Subaccount inception date November 19, 2009201420132012201120102009
$1.485671$1.232947$1.089402$1.103903$1.007176$0.989759
$1.525412$1.485671$1.232947$1.089402$1.103903$1.007176
389,552.362387,843.46958,640.57758,640.57758,640.5770.000
American Funds - Bond FundSM - Class 2(3)
Subaccount inception date November 19, 2009201420132012201120102009
$1.041223$1.092401$1.064318$1.029604$0.992900$1.000880
$1.067877$1.041223$1.092401$1.064318$1.029604$0.992900
0.0000.0000.0000.0000.0000.000
Fidelity VIP Balanced Portfolio - Service Class 2Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2008
2014201320122011201020092008
$1.264314$1.084833$0.967124$1.029180$0.894518$0.661888$1.000000
$1.359041$1.264314$1.084833$0.967124$1.029180$0.894518$0.661888
70,092.05170,479.686202,444.668205,680.432205,267.207210,572.3840.000
Franklin Founding Funds Allocation VIP Fund - Class 4(1)
Subaccount Inception Date November 10, 20082014201320122011201020092008
$1.755684$1.455001$1.295080$1.349963$1.255171$0.989162$1.000000
$1.759972$1.755684$1.455001$1.295080$1.349963$1.255171$0.989162
100,571.345100,868.146101,166.584101,026.914103,889.39456,305.8860.000
GE Investments Total Return Fund - Class 3(2)
Subaccount inception date November 19, 2009201420132012201120102009
$1.236507$1.106082$1.010614$1.069482$1.002820$0.988791
$1.266926$1.236507$1.106082$1.010614$1.069482$1.002820
0.0000.0000.0000.0000.0000.000
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Separate Account Expense 2.35%
Subaccount Year Beginning AUV Ending AUV # Units
TA Aegon Money Market - Service ClassSubaccount Inception Date July 5, 1994
2014201320122011201020092008
$0.888003$0.908831$0.930268$0.952007$0.974345$0.997130$1.000000
$0.867669$0.888003$0.908831$0.930268$0.952007$0.974345$0.997130
0.0000.000
26,492.73326,492.7330.000
410,140.730499,848.546
TA Aegon Tactical Vanguard ETF - Conservative - Service ClassSubaccount inception date December 9, 2011
2014201320122011
$1.096450$1.048106$1.004754$1.000000
$1.109906$1.096450$1.048106$1.004754
0.0000.0000.0000.000
TA Aegon U.S. Government Securities - Service ClassSubaccount Inception Date August 3, 1994
2014201320122011201020092008
$1.088842$1.142855$1.115588$1.064206$1.045079$1.026549$1.000000
$1.110882$1.088842$1.142855$1.115588$1.064206$1.045079$1.026549
0.0000.0000.0000.0000.0000.000
24,796.039
TA AB Dynamic Allocation - Service Class(5)
Subaccount inception date August 16, 201020142013201220112010
$1.121513$1.073911$1.039059$1.046001$1.000000
$1.154451$1.121513$1.073911$1.039059$1.046001
370,832.746362,875.856293,863.840293,537.4880.000
TA Asset Allocation - Conservative - Service ClassSubaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002
2014201320122011201020092008
$1.144636$1.073904$1.025483$1.025360$0.965395$0.791064$1.000000
$1.140157$1.144636$1.073904$1.025483$1.025360$0.965395$0.791064
0.0000.0000.0000.000
4,809.49536,603.30125,794.608
TA Asset Allocation - Moderate - Service ClassSubaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002
2014201320122011201020092008
$1.168144$1.055865$0.990560$1.010826$0.939349$0.761839$1.000000
$1.171102$1.168144$1.055865$0.990560$1.010826$0.939349$0.761839
1,545,023.1001,612,811.7921,644,338.9591,825,026.3862,234,645.8652,310,531.733404,624.442
TA Asset Allocation - Moderate Growth - Service ClassSubaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002
2014201320122011201020092008
$1.172206$1.007823$0.934669$0.978872$0.891308$0.713422$1.000000
$1.173321$1.172206$1.007823$0.934669$0.978872$0.891308$0.713422
965,772.6701,019,810.0711,583,842.5221,341,822.7391,416,892.9001,603,360.4591,125,198.796
TA BlackRock Global Allocation Managed Risk - Balanced - ServiceClass(6)
Subaccount inception Date November 10, 2014 2014 $9.998091 $9.895908 0.000
TA BlackRock Global Allocation Managed Risk - Growth - ServiceClass(7)
Subaccount inception Date November 10, 2014 2014 $9.998091 $9.856044 0.000
TA International Moderate Growth - Service ClassSubaccount Inception Date May 1, 2006
2014201320122011201020092008
$1.012772$0.921691$0.838772$0.928410$0.861942$0.682134$1.000000
$0.981709$1.012772$0.921691$0.838772$0.928410$0.861942$0.682134
829,951.851839,693.780855,573.892861,839.394940,227.247908,777.419462,486.792
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Separate Account Expense 2.35%
Subaccount Year Beginning AUV Ending AUV # Units
TA Multi-Managed Balanced - Service ClassSubaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002
2014201320122011201020092008
$1.392992$1.210752$1.102657$1.087704$0.898631$0.730313$1.000000
$1.503890$1.392992$1.210752$1.102657$1.087704$0.898631$0.730313
152,896.261152,896.261152,896.261152,896.26165,681.8920.0000.000
TA PIMCOTotal Return - Service ClassSubaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002
2014201320122011201020092008
$1.114335$1.172955$1.118738$1.080675$1.034332$0.914573$1.000000
$1.135989$1.114335$1.172955$1.118738$1.080675$1.034332$0.914573
19,368.65322,333.80080,217.73880,939.985126,132.538191,381.2100.000
TA Vanguard ETF - Balanced - Service ClassSubaccount Inception Date May 1, 2008
2014201320122011201020092008
$1.144631$1.051338$0.992803$1.001395$0.925927$0.813250$1.000000
$1.169226$1.144631$1.051338$0.992803$1.001395$0.925927$0.813250
328,828.584284,663.303109,564.307109,564.307109,564.307109,564.3070.000
TA Vanguard ETF - Conservative - Service ClassSubaccount inception date November 19, 2009
201420132012201120102009
$1.175534$1.119538$1.074850$1.066205$0.997267$0.999936
$1.208744$1.175534$1.119538$1.074850$1.066205$0.997267
0.0000.0000.0000.0000.0000.000
TA Vanguard ETF - Growth - Service Class(8)
Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 20082014201320122011201020092008
$1.165252$1.004059$0.921315$0.953742$0.863815$0.717740$1.000000
$1.183702$1.165252$1.004059$0.921315$0.953742$0.863815$0.717740
91,193.71391,359.74325,021.95525,197.77285,954.038112,931.65625,744.346
Separate Account Expense 1.25%
Subaccount Year Beginning AUV Ending AUV # Units
AB Growth and Income Portfolio – Class B(9)
Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 200120142013201220112010200920082007
$1.246032$0.937350$0.809530$0.772719$0.693596$0.583523$0.996279$1.000000
$1.344985$1.246032$0.937350$0.809530$0.772719$0.693596$0.583523$0.996279
227,154.048398,651.220245,596.460116,716.1580.0000.0000.0000.000
AB Large Cap Growth Portfolio – Class B(10)
Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 200120142013201220112010200920082007
$1.406532$1.039502$0.901922$0.948778$0.874638$0.645899$1.086768$1.000000
$1.581423$1.406532$1.039502$0.901922$0.948778$0.874638$0.645899$1.086768
168,233.966190,420.06196,222.49842,759.8470.0000.0000.0000.000
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Separate Account Expense 1.25%
Subaccount Year Beginning AUV Ending AUV # Units
Fidelity VIP Contrafund® Portfolio – Service Class 2Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2000
20142013201220112010200920082007
$1.378555$1.065865$0.929265$0.967811$0.838051$0.626367$1.106693$1.000000
$1.520220$1.378555$1.065865$0.929265$0.967811$0.838051$0.626367$1.106693
1,211,381.3911,408,884.2941,220,624.739486,545.056343,173.15438,114.88558,886.92726,292.375
Fidelity VIP Equity-Income Portfolio – Service Class 2Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2000
20142013201220112010200920082007
$1.128841$0.894141$0.773462$0.778011$0.685479$0.534361$0.946121$1.000000
$1.209440$1.128841$0.894141$0.773462$0.778011$0.685479$0.534361$0.946121
318,350.315331,935.606390,176.309206,490.30027,256.75919,540.3260.0000.000
Fidelity VIP Growth Portfolio – Service Class 2Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001
20142013201220112010200920082007
$1.432065$1.066148$0.943638$0.955719$0.781239$0.618145$1.187869$1.000000
$1.570155$1.432065$1.066148$0.943638$0.955719$0.781239$0.618145$1.187869
66,419.88498,081.136131,753.377136,731.03087,262.768188,675.40078,699.0920.000
Fidelity VIP Growth Opportunities Portfolio - Service Class 2Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2000
20142013201220112010200920082007
$1.404658$1.034030$0.877468$0.871262$0.714448$0.497297$1.122406$1.000000
$1.553069$1.404658$1.034030$0.877468$0.871262$0.714448$0.497297$1.122406
21,083.82922,738.5927,051.1169,839.333140.226140.226140.2260.000
Fidelity VIP Mid Cap Portfolio – Service Class 2Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2000
20142013201220112010200920082007
$1.487145$1.108212$0.979502$1.112453$0.876053$0.634696$1.064131$1.000000
$1.557376$1.487145$1.108212$0.979502$1.112453$0.876053$0.634696$1.064131
652,139.549746,311.404480,251.939389,585.856239,743.542130,784.39695,843.6550.000
Fidelity VIP Value Strategies Portfolio – Service Class 2Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002
20142013201220112010200920082007
$1.255537$0.976472$0.778143$0.866127$0.694130$0.447216$0.929567$1.000000
$1.320802$1.255537$0.976472$0.778143$0.866127$0.694130$0.447216$0.929567
278,084.813316,437.66269,069.81765,411.545154,721.505321,966.434145,251.5070.000
Franklin Income VIP Fund - Class 2Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2007
20142013201220112010200920082007
$1.273260$1.131434$1.016968$1.005682$0.903723$0.674813$0.971353$1.000000
$1.315580$1.273260$1.131434$1.016968$1.005682$0.903723$0.674813$0.971353
588,127.870612,626.793293,506.48813,684.53211,327.3760.0000.0000.000
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Separate Account Expense 1.25%
Subaccount Year Beginning AUV Ending AUV # Units
Franklin Mutual Shares VIP Fund - Class 2Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2007
20142013201220112010200920082007
$1.145233$0.904048$0.801269$0.819803$0.746489$0.599635$0.965403$1.000000
$1.211658$1.145233$0.904048$0.801269$0.819803$0.746489$0.599635$0.9655403
160,059.428291,182.291334,813.876247,806.075138,451.6560.0000.0000.000
Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund – Series II SharesSubaccount Inception Date April 27, 2012
201420132012
$1.332374$0.964999$1.000000
$1.423414$1.332374$0.964999
0.00015,236.1210.000
Invesco V.I. Value Opportunities Fund – Series II SharesSubaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002
20142013201220112010200920082007
$1.021476$0.776039$0.667878$0.699985$0.662709$0.454172$0.956149$1.000000
$1.073289$1.021476$0.776039$0.667878$0.699985$0.662709$0.454172$0.956149
167,919.392173,748.59846,421.3766,730.0386,730.0386,730.0386,730.0380.000
Janus Aspen – Enterprise Portfolio – Service SharesSubaccount Inception Date October 9, 2000
20142013201220112010200920082007
$1.567806$1.202220$1.040555$1.071240$0.864100$0.605702$1.092409$1.000000
$1.738015$1.567806$1.202220$1.040555$1.071240$0.864100$0.605702$1.092409
43,158.12545,680.34927,931.50426,837.3335,092.8755,092.8755,092.8750.000
Janus Aspen – Global Research Portfolio – Service SharesSubaccount Inception Date October 9, 2000
20142013201220112010200920082007
$1.073093$0.848319$0.716654$0.843596$0.739380$0.544832$0.999557$1.000000
$1.135959$1.073093$0.848319$0.716654$0.843596$0.739380$0.544832$0.999557
169,013.082182,079.955177,227.18560,612.12358,537.27067,651.5390.0000.000
Janus Aspen - Perkins Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Service SharesSubaccount Inception Date October 9, 2000
20142013201220112010200920082007
$1.371406$1.103689$1.008706$1.052671$0.923874$0.703750$0.988260$1.000000
$1.468778$1.371406$1.103689$1.008706$1.052671$0.923874$0.703750$0.988260
25,312.39024,898.7368,810.2365,377.4671,885.4771,889.1941,893.4940.000
MFS® New Discovery Series – Service ClassSubaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002
2014201320120112010200920082007
$1.794909$1.286900$1.077817$1.219205$0.908059$0.564330$0.944800$1.000000
$1.639891$1.794909$1.286900$1.077817$1.219205$0.908059$0.564330$0.944800
63,472.40964,586.69267,561.72065,247.20812,336.79622,342.9191,662.2150.000
MFS® Total Return Series – Service ClassSubaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002
20142013201220112010200920082007
$1.222769$1.042673$0.951717$0.948559$0.876023$0.753440$0.982111$1.000000
$1.307135$1.222769$1.042673$0.951717$0.948559$0.876023$0.753440$0.982111
286,487.298341,219.788172,886.38687,248.58653,895.85448,063.57536,892.9650.000
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Separate Account Expense 1.25%
Subaccount Year Beginning AUV Ending AUV # Units
Templeton Foreign VIP Fund - Class 2Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 2007
20142013201220112010200920082007
$1.143036$0.941134$0.805995$0.913165$0.852876$0.630121$1.070130$1.000000
$1.003248$1.143036$0.941134$0.805995$0.913165$0.852876$0.630121$1.070130
29,425.06234,051.78821,544.51421,646.8503,864.0243,868.4503,873.3260.000
TA Aegon High Yield Bond - Initial ClassSubaccount Inception Date June 2, 1998
20142013201220112010200920082007
$1.461605$1.388301$1.197712$1.157441$1.042268$0.716731$0.970205$1.000000
$1.500974$1.461605$1.388301$1.197712$1.157441$1.042268$0.716731$0.970205
766,327.627997,487.931381,359.935189,092.404135,827.931139,736.995179,144.8035,022
TA Aegon Money Market - Initial ClassSubaccount Inception Date July 5, 1994
20142013201220112010200920082007
$0.974981$0.987067$0.999469$1.011863$1.024461$1.035943$1.024409$1.000000
$0.962963$0.974981$0.987067$0.999469$1.011863$1.024461$1.035943$1.024409
346,532.142491,937.771601,488.155428,457.385278,846.615175,700.728180,892.9710.000
TA Aegon U.S. Government Securities - Initial ClassSubaccount Inception Date August 3, 1994
20142013201220112010200920082007
$1.241648$1.285914$1.238381$1.165195$1.130004$1.095199$1.030008$1.000000
$1.283410$1.241648$1.285914$1.238381$1.165195$1.130004$1.095199$1.030008
565,227.715579,135.836467,563.581335,211.033280,082.228179,774.086268,176.2830.000
PAMTA Aegon U.S. Government Securities - Service ClassSubaccount Inception Date November 3, 2003
20142013201220112010200920082007
$1.221765$1.268588$1.224942$1.155985$1.123009$1.091239$1.028649$1.000000
$1.260046$1.221765$1.268588$1.224942$1.155985$1.123009$1.091239$1.028649
0.0000.0000.0000.0000.0000.0000.0000.000
TA AB Dynamic Allocation - Initial Class(5)
Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 200220142013201220112010200920082007
$1.117826$1.055945$1.007344$1.001737$0.928044$0.715652$1.147892$1.000000
$1.165415$1.117826$1.055945$1.007344$1.001737$0.928044$0.715652$1.147892
74,974.65995,020.90872,904.60116,385.46910,304.4670.0000.0000.000
TA Asset Allocation - Conservative - Initial ClassSubaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002
20142013201220112010200920082007
$1.229666$1.138414$1.072688$1.057969$0.983355$0.795090$1.021416$1.000000
$1.241063$1.229666$1.138414$1.072688$1.057969$0.983355$0.795090$1.021416
1,488,590.9071,820,908.1751,166,344.786446,770.513163,608.614287,379.54329,044.8910.000
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CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION — (Continued)
Separate Account Expense 1.25%
Subaccount Year Beginning AUV Ending AUV # Units
TA Asset Allocation - Growth - Initial ClassSubaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002
20142013201220112010200920082007
$1.142856$0.912494$0.820582$0.878403$0.773706$0.603440$1.012200$1.000000
$1.159559$1.142856$0.912494$0.820582$0.878403$0.773706$0.603440$1.012200
1,818,656.3451,637,894.345955,925.047351,697.87243,744.16886,447.34856,071.5970.000
TA Asset Allocation - Moderate - Initial ClassSubaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002
20142013201220112010200920082007
$1.232675$1.099631$1.017445$1.024133$0.939452$0.752513$1.029175$1.000000
$1.251146$1.232675$1.099631$1.017445$1.024133$0.939452$0.752513$1.029175
2,481,874.9342,926,303.1071,766,055.495252,267.83252,355.90688,838.74649,711.1290.000
TA Asset Allocation - Moderate Growth - Initial ClassSubaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002
20142013201220112010200920082007
$1.191174$1.010255$0.924533$0.955289$0.858024$0.677869$1.020832$1.000000
$1.206727$1.191174$1.010255$0.924533$0.955289$0.858024$0.677869$1.020832
2,457,748.6003,041,164.193819,379.846374,519.297103,718.70425,322.94011,234.7270.000
TA Barrow Hanley Dividend Focused - Initial ClassSubaccount Inception Date May 1, 2000
20142013201220112010200920082007
$1.126343$0.875601$0.793567$0.782085$0.716970$0.636826$0.975360$1.000000
$1.247819$1.126343$0.875601$0.793567$0.782085$0.716970$0.636826$0.975360
3,203,431.6143,300,525.9572,837,981.0452,594,401.5262,624,342.547498,832.7467,078.2500.000
TA BlackRock Tactical Allocation - Service ClassSubaccount inception date May 1, 2009
201420132012201120102009
$1.361908$1.227411$1.129702$1.102517$1.003480$0.993371
$1.413294$1.361908$1.227411$1.129702$1.102517$1.003480
265,386.575228,233.483120,370.56755,760.39355,764.5240.000
TA Clarion Global Real Estate Securities - Initial ClassSubaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002
20142013201220112010200920082007
$0.892950$0.870207$0.703489$0.755619$0.661431$0.501961$0.882088$1.000000
$1.001553$0.892950$0.870207$0.703489$0.755619$0.661431$0.501961$0.882088
557,657.230490,892.607193,414.619142,105.338103,545.037111,925.26887,241.7729,551
TA International Moderate Growth - Service ClassSubaccount inception date May 25, 2012
201420132012
$1.011022$0.910209$0.884528
$0.990669$1.011022$0.910209
181,535.801190,145.17299,123.849
TA Jennison Growth - Initial ClassSubaccount Inception Date November 20, 1996
20142013201220112010200920082007
$1.563624$1.149698$1.005571$1.024559$0.924062$0.663540$1.066570$1.000000
$1.698092$1.563624$1.149698$1.005571$1.024559$0.924062$0.663540$1.066570
817,851.802961,377.721827,227.902861,595.491898,271.02758,255.68856,353.8940.000
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CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION — (Continued)
Separate Account Expense 1.25%
Subaccount Year Beginning AUV Ending AUV # Units
TA JPMorgan Enhanced Index - Initial ClassSubaccount Inception Date May 1, 1997
20142013201220112010200920082007
$1.313942$1.003915$0.873670$0.878069$0.771901$0.603098$0.974724$1.000000
$1.481805$1.313942$1.003915$0.873670$0.878069$0.771901$0.603098$0.974724
1,888,728.6641,089,281.773567,402.305640,160.723955,697.448867,921.368350,271.4550.000
TA JPMorgan Mid Cap Value - Service ClassSubaccount inception date November 19, 2009
201420132012201120102009
$1.935504$1.490639$1.255336$1.249382$1.029949$0.985165
$2.198113$1.935504$1.490639$1.255336$1.249382$1.029949
125,514.417106,245.66158,014.5745,549.9721,787.3720.000
TA MFS International Equity - Initial ClassSubaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001
20142013201220112010200920082007
$1.151699$0.987451$0.818502$0.921384$0.844275$0.644262$1.008122$1.000000
$1.078628$1.151699$0.987451$0.818502$0.921384$0.844275$0.644262$1.008122
541,493.421483,612.470176,464.04777,332.15857,930.21535,539.162784.5550.000
TA Morgan Stanley Capital Growth - Initial ClassSubaccount Inception Date May 1, 2000
20142013201220112010200920082007
$1.482984$1.012826$0.887550$0.954020$0.757969$0.599986$0.954687$1.000000
$1.552605$1.482984$1.012826$0.887550$0.954020$0.757969$0.599986$0.954687
611,191.698535,470.415376,559.102330,831.888217,574.431117,397.925117,423.3140.000
TA Morgan Stanley Mid-Cap Growth - Initial ClassSubaccount Inception Date May 1, 2001
20142013201220112010200920082007
$1.699703$1.236822$1.148106$1.246029$0.942178$0.594140$1.120084$1.000000
$1.678970$1.699703$1.236822$1.148106$1.246029$0.942178$0.594140$1.120084
518,084.535328,308.609264,853.033194,665.56452,962.88412,360.68212,752.9650.000
TA Multi-Managed Balanced - Initial ClassSubaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002
20142013201220112010200920082007
$1.459755$1.251552$1.125777$1.095604$0.893729$0.716487$1.073217$1.000000
$1.597585$1.459755$1.251552$1.125777$1.095604$0.893729$0.716487$1.073217
774,678.246931,006.22588,732.7392,881.7249,831.4890.0000.0000.000
TA PIMCOTotal Return - Initial ClassSubaccount Inception Date May 1, 2002
20142013201220112010200920082007
$1.325138$1.376763$1.296205$1.234951$1.166474$1.017843$1.060211$1.000000
$1.369953$1.325138$1.376763$1.296205$1.234951$1.166474$1.017843$1.060211
1,797,824.0572,129,240.7091,402,992.7531,074,149.051944,465.364488,196.617179,905.0210.000
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CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION — (Continued)
Separate Account Expense 1.25%
Subaccount Year Beginning AUV Ending AUV # Units
TA Systematic Small/Mid Cap Value - Initial ClassSubaccount Inception Date July 5, 1994
20142013201220112010200920082007
$1.763794$1.310052$1.139747$1.185467$0.920358$0.650679$1.114169$1.000000
$1.833040$1.763794$1.310052$1.139747$1.185467$0.920358$0.650679$1.114169
740,257.261837,846.581920,470.277960,827.6531,083,400.299925,908.280817,966.09951,065
TA T. Rowe Price Small Cap - Initial ClassSubaccount Inception Date May 1, 2000
20142013201220112010200920082007
$1.919517$1.348983$1.180665$1.175500$0.885390$0.646321$1.026592$1.000000
$2.019989$1.919517$1.348983$1.180665$1.175500$0.885390$0.646321$1.026592
608,873.379755,829.287250,407.525131,578.21399,571.20685,462.54175,660.3670.000
TA Torray Concentrated Growth - Initial ClassSubaccount Inception Date July 5, 1994
20142013201220112010200920082007
$1.444409$1.098759$0.949844$0.984005$0.836016$0.582120$1.017707$1.000000
$1.569159$1.444409$1.098759$0.949844$0.984005$0.836016$0.582120$1.017707
1,510,793.9691,623,364.5931,565,442.596965,909.051694,822.922625,211.959275,627.7090.000
TA TS&W International Equity - Initial ClassSubaccount Inception Date July 5, 1994
20142013201220112010200920082007
$1.021633$0.831892$0.721488$0.852323$0.795520$0.639849$1.059192$1.000000
$0.956707$1.021633$0.831892$0.721488$0.852323$0.795520$0.639849$1.059192
791,783.208834,055.648813,009.224761,714.012741,595.095761,038.355607,184.7900.000
TA Vanguard ETF - Balanced - Service ClassSubaccount inception date May 1, 2008
201420132012201120102009
$1.286277$1.168742$1.091750$1.089393$0.996462$0.991650
$1.328200$1.286277$1.168742$1.091750$1.089393$0.996462
146,694.460113,819.38550,604.1210.0000.0000.000
TA Vanguard ETF - Conservative - Service ClassSubaccount inception date November 19, 2009
201420132012201120102009
$1.229059$1.157932$1.099705$1.079160$0.998540$0.999966
$1.277519$1.229059$1.157932$1.099705$1.079160$0.998540
45,242.2750.0000.0000.0000.0000.000
TA Vanguard ETF - Growth - Service Class(8)
Subaccount inception date May 1, 2008201420132012201120102009
$1.408111$1.200284$1.089474$1.115713$0.999658$0.988780
$1.445955$1.408111$1.200284$1.089474$1.115713$0.999658
202,945.61330,724.34629,717.8990.0000.0000.000
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Separate Account Expense 1.25%
Subaccount Year Beginning AUV Ending AUV # Units
TAWMC US Growth - Initial Class(11)
Subaccount Inception Date May 1, 200020142013201220112010200920082007
$1.230990$0.940904$0.841860$0.885413$0.760941$0.596343$1.118328$1.000000
$1.350793$1.230990$0.940904$0.841860$0.885413$0.760941$0.596343$1.118328
2,229,340.4922,569,166.8522,364,195.4852,351,391.8081,560,393.0241,328,910.460439,640.6460.000
(1) The beginning and ending AUV for this fund also reflects a 0.15% Fund Facilitation Fee which is in addition to the Separate Account Expensepercentage listed above.
(2) The beginning and ending AUV for this fund also reflects a 0.20% Fund Facilitation Fee which is in addition to the Separate Account Expensepercentage listed above.
(3) The beginning and ending AUV for this fund also reflects a 0.30% Fund Facilitation Fee which is in addition to the Separate Account Expensepercentage listed above.
(4) Effective May 1, 2015, AllianceBernstein Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio will be renamed AB Balanced Wealth Strategy Portfolio.(5) Effective May 1, 2015 TA AllianceBernstein Dynamic Allocation will be renamed TA AB Dynamic Allocation.(6) TA BlackRock Global Allocation Managed Risk – Balanced, was available on or about November 10, 2014.(7) TA BlackRock Global Allocation Managed Risk – Growth, was available on or about November 10, 2014.(8) Effective close of business November 7, 2014 TA Vanguard ETF Portfolio – Aggressive Growth was merged into TA Vanguard ETF Portfolio
– Growth.(9) Effective May 1, 2015, AllianceBernstein Growth and Income Portfolio will be renamed AB Growth and Income Portfolio(10) Effective May 1, 2015, AllianceBernstein Large Cap Growth Portfolio will be renamed AB Large Cap Growth Portfolio.(11) Effective on or about July 1, 2014, TA WMC Diversified Growth was renamed TA WMC US Growth.
The TA American Funds Managed Risk – Balanced had not commenced operation as of December 31, 2014, therefore, comparabledata is not available.
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APPENDIX
POLICY VARIATIONS
The dates shown below are the approximate first issue dates of the various versions of the policy. These dates will vary by state inmany cases. This Appendix describes certain of the more significant differences in features of the various versions of the policy. Theremay be additional variations. Please see your actual policy and any attachments for determining your specific coverage.
Approximate First Issue Date
Policy Form Number AV212 101 75 1292 May 1993
V829 & S831 (replacement pages) January 1994
AV265 101 89 396 June 1996
AV339 101 101 497 July 1997
AV400 101 107 198 May 1998
AV864 101 165 103 November 2003
Policy Endorsem*nt Form Number AE872 395 May 1995
AE900 396 June 1996
AE957 497 July 1997
Product Feature
Transamerica Freedom 95 FormNumber:
AV212 101 75 1292
Transamerica Freedom 95 FormNumber:
AV212 101 75 1292, with V829 andS831 Replacement Pages
AV212 101 75 395 SP ReplacementSpec
AE 872 395 Death BenefitEndorsem*nt
Transamerica Freedom 96 FormNumber:
AV265 101 89 396AE900 396
Guaranteed Minimum Death BenefitOption(s)
5% Annually Compounding or AnnualStep-Up.
5% Annually Compounding or AnnualStep-Up.
A. 5% Annually CompoundingB. Annual Step-UpC. Return of Premium
Option A is available if Owner andAnnuitant are both under age 75.Option B is available if Owner andAnnuitant are both under age 81.Option C is available for issue ages81-84.
Double Enhanced Death BenefitDesignated Funds
N/A N/A N/A
Death Proceeds Greater of:1) the Policy Value on the date wereceive due proof of death
2) the total premiums paid for thispolicy, less any partial surrendersmade before death, accumulated at5% interest per annum to the datewe receive due proof of death.
Greater of:1) the Policy Value on the date wereceive due proof of death
2) the total premiums paid for thispolicy, less any partial surrendersmade before death, accumulated at5% interest per annum to the datewe receive due proof of death.
Greatest of:1) Policy Value2) Cash Value3) Guaranteed Minimum DeathBenefit
Mortality & Expense Risk Fee andAdministrative Charge prior toAnnuity Commencement Date
• 1.65% first 10 policy years• 0.25% less after first 10 policy years
• 1.65% first 10 policy years• 0.25% less after first 10 policy years
• 1.65% first 10 policy years• 0.25% less after first 10 policy years
Is Mortality & Expense Risk Fee andAdministrative Charge different afterthe Annuity Commencement Date?
No No No
Fund Facilitation Fee No No No
Guaranteed Period Options (availablein the Fixed Account)
N/A N/A 1, 3 and 5 year Guaranteed Periodsavailable.
Distribution Financing Charge N/A Applicable Applicable
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POLICY VARIATIONS — (Continued)
Product Feature
Transamerica Freedom 95 FormNumber:
AV212 101 75 1292
Transamerica Freedom 95 FormNumber:
AV212 101 75 1292, with V829 andS831 Replacement Pages
AV212 101 75 395 SP ReplacementSpec
AE 872 395 Death BenefitEndorsem*nt
Transamerica Freedom 96 FormNumber:
AV265 101 89 396AE900 396
Annual Contract Charge (ServiceCharge)
If policy value is:$0-$1750 = 2%$1751-$49999.99 = $35+$49999.99 = $0
Assessed on each Policy Anniversary
If policy value is:$0-$1750 = 2%$1751-$49999.99 = $35+$49999.99 = $0
Assessed on each Policy Anniversary
If policy value is:$0-$1750 = 2%$1751-$49999.99 = $35+$49999.99 = $0
Assessed on each Policy Anniversary
Optional Riders • Family Income Protector• Managed Annuity Program• 5 for LifeSM 2005
• Family Income Protector• Managed Annuity Program• 5 for LifeSM 2005
• Taxpayer 2003• Taxpayer Plus 2• Taxpayer• Family Income Protector• Managed Annuity Program• Managed Annuity Program II• Living Benefit Rider 2003• Living Benefit Rider 2005• 5 for LifeSM 2005
Excess Interest Adjustment N/A N/A Yes
Asset Rebalancing Option Yes Yes Yes
Dollar Cost Averaging Option Yes (No fixed DCA Account) Yes Yes
Nursing Care and Terminal ConditionWithdrawal Option
N/A N/A Yes (by Endorsem*nt AE 900 396)
Unemployment Waiver N/A N/A N/A
Product Feature
Transamerica Freedom 97 FormNumber:
AV339 101 101 497AE957 497
Transamerica Freedom 98 FormNumber:
AV400 101 107 198AE957 497
Transamerica Freedom 98 FormNumber:
AV400 101 107 198RGMI 1 798
Guaranteed Minimum Death BenefitOption(s)
A. 5% Annually CompoundingB. Annual Step-UpC. Return of Premium
Option A is available if Owner andAnnuitant are both under age 75.Option B is available if Owner andAnnuitant are both under age 81.
A. 5% Annually CompoundingB. Double EnhancedC. Return of Premium
Option A is available if Owner andAnnuitant are both under age 75.Option B is available if Owner andAnnuitant are both under age 81.
A. 5% Annually CompoundingB. Double EnhancedC. Return of Premium
Option A is available if Owner andAnnuitant are both under age 75.Option B is available if Owner andAnnuitant are both under age 81.
Double Enhanced Death BenefitDesignated Funds
N/A N/A N/A
Death Proceeds Greatest of:1) Policy Value2) Cash Value3) Guaranteed Minimum DeathBenefit.
Greatest of:1) Policy Value2) Cash Value3) Guaranteed Minimum DeathBenefit.
Greatest of:1) Policy Value2) Cash Value3) Guaranteed Minimum DeathBenefit.
Mortality & Expense Risk Fee andAdministrative Charge prior toAnnuity Commencement Date
• 1.50% for Return of Premium - first10 Policy Years
• 1.65% for Annual Step-Up - first 10Policy Years
• 1.65% for 5% Compounding - first10 Policy Years
• 0.25% less after First 10 Policy Years
• 1.50% for Return of Premium - first10 Policy Years
• 1.65% for Double Enhanced - first10 Policy Years
• 1.65% for 5% Compounding - first10 Policy Years
• 0.25% less after First 10 Policy Years
• 1.50% for Return of Premium - first10 Policy Years
• 1.65% for Double Enhanced - first10 Policy Years
• 1.65% for 5% Compounding - first10 Policy Years
• 0.25% less after First 10 Policy Years
Is Mortality & Expense Risk Fee andAdministrative Charge different afterthe Annuity Commencement Date?
No Yes – 1.10% plus AdministrativeCharge, regardless of death benefitchosen prior to the AnnuityCommencement Date.
Yes – 1.10% plus AdministrativeCharge, regardless of death benefitchosen prior to the AnnuityCommencement Date.
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POLICY VARIATIONS — (Continued)
Product Feature
Transamerica Freedom 97 FormNumber:
AV339 101 101 497AE957 497
Transamerica Freedom 98 FormNumber:
AV400 101 107 198AE957 497
Transamerica Freedom 98 FormNumber:
AV400 101 107 198RGMI 1 798
Fund Facilitation Fee No No No
Guaranteed Period Options (availablein the Fixed Account)
1, 3, and 5 year Guaranteed Periodsavailable.
1, 3, and 5 year Guaranteed Periodsavailable.
1, 3, and 5 year Guaranteed Periodsavailable.
Distribution Financing Charge Applicable Applicable Applicable
Annual Contract Charge (ServiceCharge)
If policy value is:$0-$1750 = 2%$1751-$49999.99 = $35+$49999.99 = $0
Assessed on each Policy Anniversary
If policy value is:$0-$1750 = 2%$1751-$49999.99 = $35+$49999.99 = $0
Assessed on each Policy Anniversary
If policy value is:$0-$1750 = 2%$1751-$49999.99 = $35+$49999.99 = $0
Assessed on each Policy Anniversary
Optional Riders • Taxpayer 2003• Taxpayer Plus 2• Taxpayer• Family Income Protector• Managed Annuity Program• Managed Annuity Program II• Living Benefit Rider 2003• Living Benefit Rider 2005• 5 for LifeSM 2005
• Taxpayer 2003• Taxpayer Plus 2• Taxpayer• Family Income Protector• Managed Annuity Program• Managed Annuity Program II• Living Benefit Rider 2003• Living Benefit Rider 2005• 5 for LifeSM 2005
• Taxpayer 2003• Taxpayer Plus 2• Taxpayer• Family Income Protector• Managed Annuity Program• Managed Annuity Program II• Living Benefit Rider 2003• Living Benefit Rider 2005• 5 for LifeSM 2005
Excess Interest Adjustment Yes Yes Yes
Asset Rebalancing Yes Yes Yes
Dollar Cost Averaging Fixed AccountOption
Yes Yes Yes
Nursing Care and Terminal ConditionWithdrawal Option
Yes (by Endorsem*nt AE 957 497) Yes (by Endorsem*nt AE 957 497) Yes (by Endorsem*nt AE 957 497)
Unemployment Waiver N/A N/A N/A
Product Feature
Transamerica Freedom 2003 FormNumber:
AV864 101 165 103
Transamerica Freedom 2006 FormNumber:
AV864 101 165 103
Transamerica Freedom 2008 FormNumber:
AV864 101 165 103
Guaranteed Minimum Death BenefitOption(s)
A. Modal Double Enhanced - RGMD6 0203
B. Modal Annual Step-Up - RGMD 50103
C. Return of Premium - RGMD 80603.
Option A is available if Owner andAnnuitant are both under age 75.Option B is available if Owner andAnnuitant are under age 81.
A. Modal Double Enhanced - RGMD6 0203
B. Modal Annual Step-Up - RGMD 50103
C. Return of Premium - RGMD 80603
Option A is available if Owner andAnnuitant are both under age 76.Option B is available if Owner andAnnuitant are under age 81.
A. Modal Double Enhanced - RGMD15 0108
B. Modal Annual Step-Up - RGMD 50103
C. Return of Premium - RGMD 80603
Option A is available if Owner andAnnuitant are both under age 76.Option B is available if Owner andAnnuitant are under age 76. For ridersissued on or after December 12, 2011.No longer available after January 30,2015.Option C is available is owner andannuitant are age 86 or younger. Forriders issued prior to December 12,2011. Option C is available if ownerand annuitant are age 90 or younger.
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POLICY VARIATIONS — (Continued)
Product Feature
Transamerica Freedom 2003 FormNumber:
AV864 101 165 103
Transamerica Freedom 2006 FormNumber:
AV864 101 165 103
Transamerica Freedom 2008 FormNumber:
AV864 101 165 103
Double Enhanced Death BenefitDesignated Funds
Requiring that you designate 100% ofyour policy value to the designatedinvestment options, some of whichemploy strategies that are intended toreduce the risk of loss and/or managevolatility, may reduce investmentreturns and may reduce the likelihoodthat we will be required to use our ownassets to pay amounts due under thisbenefit.
N/A N/A • AB Balanced Wealth StrategyPortfolio - Class B
• American Funds - Asset AllocationFundSM - Class 2
• American Funds - Bond FundSM -Class 2
• Fidelity VIP Balanced Portfolio -Service Class 2
• Franklin Founding FundsAllocation VIP Fund - Class 4
• GE Investments Total Return Fund -Class 3
• TA Aegon Money Market - ServiceClass
• TA Aegon Tactical Vanguard ETF -Conservative - Service Class
• TA Aegon U.S. GovernmentSecurities - Service ClassTA ABDynamic Allocation - Service Class
• TA Asset Allocation - Conservative -Service Class
• TA Asset Allocation - Moderate -Service Class
• TA Asset Allocation - ModerateGrowth - Service Class
• TA International Moderate Growth -Service Class
• TA Multi-Managed Balanced -Service Class
• TA PIMCOTotal Return - ServiceClass
• TA Vanguard ETF - Balanced -Service Class
• TA Vanguard ETF - Conservative -Service Class
• TA Vanguard ETF - Growth -Service Class
Death Proceeds Greatest of:1) Policy Value2) Cash Value3) Guaranteed Minimum DeathBenefit
Greatest of:1) Policy Value2) Cash Value3) Guaranteed Minimum DeathBenefit
Greatest of:1) Policy Value2) Cash Value3) Guaranteed Minimum DeathBenefit
Mortality & Expense Risk Fee andAdministrative Charge prior toAnnuity Commencement Date
• 1.65% for Return of Premium• 1.85% for Annual Step-Up• 2.15% for Double Enhanced
• 1.60% for Policy Value• 1.70% for Return of Premium• 1.90% for Annual Step-Up• 2.20% for Double Enhanced
• 1.70% for Return of Premium• 1.90% for Annual Step-Up• 2.35% for Double Enhanced
Is Mortality & Expense Risk Fee andAdministrative Charge different afterthe Annuity Commencement Date?
Yes – 1.10% plus AdministrativeCharge, regardless of death benefitchosen prior to the AnnuityCommencement Date.
Yes – 1.10% plus AdministrativeCharge, regardless of death benefitchosen prior to the AnnuityCommencement Date.
Yes – 1.10% plus AdministrativeCharge, regardless of death benefitchosen prior to the AnnuityCommencement Date.
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POLICY VARIATIONS — (Continued)
Product Feature
Transamerica Freedom 2003 FormNumber:
AV864 101 165 103
Transamerica Freedom 2006 FormNumber:
AV864 101 165 103
Transamerica Freedom 2008 FormNumber:
AV864 101 165 103
Fund Facilitation Fee Yes -
• 0.30% if you choose AmericanFunds - Asset Allocation Fund,American Funds - Bond Fund,American Funds - Growth Fund,American Funds - Growth-IncomeFund, or American Funds -International Fund.
• 0.20% if you chooseAllianceBernstein Balanced WealthStrategy Portfolio or GE InvestmentsTotal Return Fund.
• 0.15% if you choose FranklinTempleton VIP Founding FundsAllocation Fund.
• 0.10% if you choose TA BlackRockGlobal Allocation.
Yes -
• 0.30% if you choose AmericanFunds - Asset Allocation Fund,American Funds - Bond Fund,American Funds - Growth Fund,American Funds - Growth-IncomeFund, or American Funds -International Fund.
• 0.20% if you chooseAllianceBernstein Balanced WealthStrategy Portfolio or GE InvestmentsTotal Return Fund.
• 0.15% if you choose FranklinTempleton VIP Founding FundsAllocation Fund.
• 0.10% if you choose TA BlackRockGlobal Allocation.
Yes -
• 0.30% if you choose AmericanFunds - Asset Allocation Fund,American Funds - Bond Fund,American Funds - Growth Fund,American Funds - Growth-IncomeFund, or American Funds -International Fund.
• 0.20% if you chooseAllianceBernstein Balanced WealthStrategy Portfolio or GE InvestmentsTotal Return Fund.
• 0.15% if you choose FranklinTempleton VIP Founding FundsAllocation Fund.
• 0.10% if you choose TA BlackRockGlobal Allocation.
Guaranteed Period Options (availablein the Fixed Account)
1, 3, and 5 year Guaranteed Periodsavailable.
1, 3, and 5 year Guaranteed Periodsavailable.
1, 3, 5, and 7 year Guaranteed Periodsavailable.
Distribution Financing Charge Applicable Applicable Applicable
Annual Contract Charge (ServiceCharge)
If policy value is:$0-$1750 = 2%$1751-$49999.99 = $35+$49999.99 = $0
Assessed on each Policy Anniversary
If policy value is:$0-$1750 = 2%$1751-$49999.99 = $35+$49999.99 = $0
Assessed on each Policy Anniversary
If policy value is:$0-$1750 = 2%$1751-$49999.99 = $35+$49999.99 = $0
Assessed on each Policy Anniversary
Optional Riders • Taxpayer 2003• Taxpayer Plus 2• Living Benefit Rider 2003• 5 for LifeSM 2005• Income SelectSM for Life
• Taxpayer 2003• Taxpayer Plus 2• Living Benefit Rider 2005• 5 for LifeSM 2005• Income SelectSM for Life• Retirement Income Choice®
• Retirement Income Choice® 2008(with Double Withdrawal BaseBenefit)
• Retirement Income Choice® 1.2• Retirement Income Choice® 1.4• Retirement Income Max®
• Taxpayer 2003• Taxpayer Plus 2• Living Benefit Rider 2005• Retirement Income Choice®
• Retirement Income Choice® 2008(with Double Withdrawal BaseBenefit)
• Retirement Income Choice® 1.2• Retirement Income Choice® 1.4• Retirement Income Choice® 1.6• Retirement Income Max®
Excess Interest Adjustment Yes Yes Yes
Asset Rebalancing Yes Yes Yes
Dollar Cost Averaging Fixed AccountOption
Yes Yes Yes
Nursing Care and Terminal ConditionWithdrawal Option
Yes Yes Yes
Unemployment Waiver Yes Yes Yes
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APPENDIX
EXCESS INTEREST ADJUSTMENT EXAMPLES
Surrenders (full and partial), transfers, death benefits and amounts applied to an annuity option, from a guaranteed period option ofthe fixed account before the end of its guaranteed period (the number of years you specified the money would remain in theguaranteed period option) may be subject to an excess interest adjustment (“EIA”). At the time you request a surrender, if theguaranteed interest rate set by the Company has risen since the date of the initial guarantee, the excess interest adjustment will resultin a lower cash value. However, if the guaranteed interest rate set by us has fallen since the date of the initial guarantee, the excessinterest adjustment will result in a higher cash value.
Excess interest adjustments will not reduce the policy value for a guaranteed period option below the premium payments and transfersto that guaranteed period option, less any prior partial surrenders and transfers from the guaranteed period option, plus interest at thepolicy’s minimum guaranteed effective annual interest rate. This is referred to as the excess interest adjustment floor.
The formula that will be used to determine the excess interest adjustment is:
S* (G-C)* (M/12)S = Gross amount being surrendered that is subject to the excess interest adjustmentG = Guaranteed interest rate in effect for the policyM = Number of months remaining in the current option period, rounded up to the next
higher whole number of months.C = Current guaranteed interest rate then being offered on new premiums for the next
longer option period than “M”. If this policy form or such an option period is nolonger offered, “C” will be the U.S. Treasury rate for the next longer maturity (inwhole years) than “M” on the 25th day of the previous calendar month, plus up to2% (the amount of the “adjustment” will be based on an actuarial risk based analysisconsidering a number of financial criteria including the prevailing interest rateenvironment).
* = multiplication
The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and are calculated using hypothetical values. Your experience willvary based on circ*mstances at the time of withdrawal. In the following examples ^ denotes exponentiation. Please note theexponentiation represents the compounding of the interest rate.
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EXCESS INTEREST ADJUSTMENT EXAMPLES — (Continued)
Example 1 (Full Surrender, rates increase by 4%):
Assumptions:Single premium payment = $50,000Guarantee period = 5 YearsGuarantee rate = 5.5% per annumGuarantee minimum interest rate = 1.50%Surrender = Middle of policy year 3 (this is represented by 2.5 in this example)
Summary:
Policy value at middle of policy year 3 = 50,000.00 * (1.055) ^ 2.5 = 57,161.18Adjustment free amount at middle of policy year 3 = 57,161.18 - 50,000 = 7,161.18Amount subject to excess interest adjustment = 57,161.18 – 7,161.18 = 50,000.00Excess interest adjustment floor = 50,000.00 * (1.015) ^ 2.5 = 51,896.14Excess interest adjustment S * (G - C) * (M/12) where: G = .055
C = .095M = 30= 50,000.00 * (.055 - .095) * (30/12)= -5,000.00, but excess interest adjustment cannot cause theadjusted policy value to fall below the excess interest adjustmentfloor, so the adjustment is limited to51,896.14 - 57,161.18 = -5,265.03
Adjusted policy value = policy value + excess interest adjustment = 57,161.18 + (-5,265.03) = 51,896.15Cash value at middle of policy year 3 = policy value + excessinterest adjustment
= 57,161.18 + (-5,265.03) = 51,896.15
Upon full surrender of the policy, the minimum cash value will never be less than that required by the non-forfeiture laws of yourstate.
Example 2 (Full Surrender, rates decrease by 1%):
Assumptions:Single premium payment = $50,000Guarantee period = 5 YearsGuarantee rate = 5.5% per annumGuarantee minimum interest rate = 1.50%Surrender = Middle of policy year 3 (this is represented by 2.5 in this example)
Summary:
Policy value at middle of policy year 3 = 50,000.00 * (1.055) ^ 2.5 = 57,161.18Adjustment free amount at middle of policy year 3 = 57,161.18 – 50,000.00 = 7,161.18Amount subject to excess interest adjustment = 57,161.18 – 7,161.18 = 50,000.00Excess interest adjustment floor = 50,000.00 * (1.015) ^ 2.5 = 51,896.14Excess interest adjustment S * (G - C) * (M/12) where: G = .055
C = .045M = 30= 50,000.00 * (.055 - .045) * (30/12) = 1,250.00
Adjusted policy value = 57,161.18 + 1,250.00 = 58,411.18Cash value at middle of policy year 3 = policy value + excessinterest adjustment
= 57,161.18 + 1,250.00 = 58,411.18
Upon full surrender of the policy, the minimum cash value will never by less than that required by the non-forfeiture laws of yourstate.
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EXCESS INTEREST ADJUSTMENT EXAMPLES — (Continued)
On a partial surrender, the Company will pay the policyholder the full amount of surrender requested (as long as the policy value issufficient). Amounts surrendered will reduce the policy value by an amount equal to:
R - ER = the requested partial surrender;E = the excess interest adjustment
Example 3 (Partial Surrender, rates increase by 1%):
Assumptions:Single premium payment = $50,000Guarantee period = 5 YearsGuarantee rate = 5.5% per annumPartial surrender = $20,000 in the middle of policy year 3 (this is represented by 2.5 in this example)
Summary:
Policy value at middle of policy year 3 = 50,000.00 * (1.055) ^ 2.5 = 57,161.18Adjustment free amount at middle of contract year 3 = 57,161.18 – 50,000.00 = 7,161.18Excess interest adjustment S * (G - C) * (M/12) where: S = 20,000 – 7,161.18 = 12,838.82
G = .055C = .065M = 30= 12,838.82 * (.055 - .065) * (30/12) = - 320.97
Remaining policy value at middle of policy year 3 = 57,161.18 - (R - E)= 57,161.18 - (20,000.00 - (-320.97)) = 36,840.21
Example 4 (Partial Surrender, rates decrease by 1%):
Assumptions:Single premium payment = $50,000Guarantee period = 5 YearsGuarantee rate = 5.5% per annumPartial surrender = $20,000 in the middle of policy year 3 (this is represented by 2.5 in this example)
Summary:
Policy value at middle of policy year 3 = 50,000.00 * (1.055) ^ 2.5 = 57,161.18Adjustment free amount at middle of policy year 3 = 57,161.18 - 50,000.00 = 7,161.18Excess interest adjustment S * (G - C) * (M/12) where: S = 20,000 – 7,161.18 = 12,838.82
G = .055C = .045M = 30= 12,838.82 * (.055 - .045) * (30/12) = 320.97
Remaining policy value at middle of policy year 3 = 57,161.18 - (R - E)= 57,161.18 - (20,000.00 – 320.97) = 37,482.15
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APPENDIX
DEATH BENEFIT
Adjusted Withdrawals. If you make a partial surrender (withdrawal), then your guaranteed minimum death benefit is reduced by anamount called the adjusted withdrawal. The amount of the reduction depends on the relationship between your death proceeds andpolicy value. The adjusted withdrawal is equal to the gross withdrawal multiplied by the death proceeds immediately prior to thewithdrawal divided by the policy value immediately prior to the withdrawal. The formula is AW = GW x (DP/PV) where:
AW = adjusted withdrawalGW= gross withdrawalDP = death proceeds prior to the withdrawal = greatest of (PV, CV, or GMDB)PV = policy value prior to the withdrawalGMDB = guaranteed minimum death benefit prior to the withdrawalCV = cash value prior to the withdrawal
The following examples describe the effect of a surrender on the guaranteed minimum death benefit and policy value.
Example 1: Death Proceeds Greater than Policy ValueAssumptions:GMDB = $75,000PV = $50,000DP = $75,000GW = $15,494AW = $15,494 x ($75,000/$50,000) = $23,241
Summary:
Reduction in guaranteed minimum death benefit =$23,241Reduction in policy value =$15,494New guaranteed minimum death benefit amount =$51,759New policy value (after withdrawal) =$34,506
The guaranteed minimum death benefit is reduced more than the policy value because the guaranteed minimum death benefit wasgreater than the policy value immediately prior to the withdrawal.
Example 2: Death Proceeds Equal to Policy ValueAssumptions:GMDB = $50,000PV = $75,000DP = $75,000GW = $15,494AW = $15,494 x ($75,000/$75,000) = $15,494
Summary:
Reduction in guaranteed minimum death benefit =$15,494Reduction in policy value =$15,494New guaranteed minimum death benefit amount =$34,506New policy value (after withdrawal) =$59,506
The guaranteed minimum death benefit and policy value are reduced by the same amount because the policy value was greater thanthe guaranteed minimum death benefit immediately prior to the withdrawal.
These examples are for illustrative purposes only. The purpose of these illustrations is to demonstrate how this feature is calculatedusing hypothetical values. Your experience will vary based on circ*mstances at the time of withdrawal.
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DEATH BENEFIT — (Continued)
Hypothetical Example
In this example, certain death benefit values at various points in time are depicted based on hypothetical assumed rates ofperformance. This example is for illustrative purposes only and assumes a single $100,000 premium payment by a sole owner andannuitant who is age 50. It further assumes no subsequent premium payments or withdrawals. The difference between the two“Policy Value” columns is the fee for the guaranteed minimum death benefit.
End of YearNet Rate of
Return for Fund*
Policy Value(No GMDBElected)
Policy Value(Return of
Premium GMDBElected)
Return ofPremiumGMDB
Issue N/A $100,000 $100,000 $100,000
1 -4% $ 94,850 $ 94,700 $100,000
2 18% $110,832 $110,515 $100,000
3 15% $126,182 $125,655 $100,000
4 -7% $115,899 $115,226 $100,000
5 2% $116,884 $116,033 $100,000
6 10% $127,228 $126,127 $100,000
7 14% $143,577 $142,146 $100,000
8 -3% $137,618 $136,033 $100,000
9 17% $159,431 $157,391 $100,000
10 6% $167,163 $164,788 $100,000
* The assumed rate does reflect the deduction of a hypothetical fund fee but does not reflect the deduction of any other fees, chargesor taxes. The death benefit values do reflect the deduction of hypothetical base policy fees and hypothetical death benefit fees. Forpurposes of this example we assumed a Mortality and Expense Risk Fee and Administrative Charge of 1.15% for Policy Value,1.30% for Return of Premium. Different hypothetical returns and fees would produce different results.
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APPENDIX
RIDER GRID VARIATIONS
The information below is a summary of riders previously available for purchase but are no longer available. This appendix describesthe material features of the riders. Please refer to your personal rider pages and any supplemental mailings for your specific coverageand features regarding these riders. Listed below are the abbreviations that will be used in the following grid for your reference.
Abbreviation DefinitionADB Additional Death BenefitADD Additional Death DistributionADD+ Additional Death Distribution PlusDB Death BenefitDCA Dollar Cost AveragingFIP Family Income ProtectorGFV Guaranteed Future ValueGMAB Guaranteed Minimum Accumulation BenefitGMDB Guaranteed Minimum Death BenefitGMIB Guaranteed Minimum Income BenefitGMLB Guaranteed Minimum Living BenefitGMWB Guaranteed MinimumWithdrawal BenefitGPO Guaranteed Period OptionGPS Guaranteed Principal SolutionSM
IE Income EnhancementSM
ISFL Income SelectSM For Life
Abbreviation DefinitionMAP Managed Annuity ProgramMAV Minimum Annuitization ValueMAWA Maximum Annual Withdrawal AmountMIB Minimum Income BaseMRWA Minimum Remaining Withdrawal AmountN/A Not ApplicableOAM Open Allocation MethodPAM Portfolio Allocation MethodRDB Rider Death BenefitRIC Retirement Income Choice®
RMD Required Minimum DistributionRWA Rider Withdrawal AmountTWB Total Withdrawal BaseWB Withdrawal BaseWD Withdrawal
Rider Name Family Income Protector Managed Annuity Program Managed Annuity Program II
Rider Form Number1 RGMI 1 798 RGMI 15 0301 RGMI 21 0902
Purpose of Rider • This is a GMIB rider.• Assures you of a minimum level ofincome in the future by guaranteeinga MAV that you will have to apply toa payment option.
• Growth rate for MAV is currently at6% but will never be less than 3%.
• Once rider is issued, the annualgrowth rate will not change duringthe life of a rider.
• The rider also guarantees aminimum amount for thosepayments once you begin to receivethem.
• This is a GMIB rider.• Assures you of a minimum level ofincome in the future by guaranteeinga MIB that you will have to apply toa payment option.
• Growth rate for MIB is 6% but willnever be less than 3%
• Once rider is issued, the annualgrowth rate will not change duringthe life of a rider.
• The rider also guarantees aminimum amount for thosepayments once you begin to receivethem.
• This is a GMIB rider.• Assures you of a minimum level ofincome in the future by guaranteeinga MIB that you will have to apply toa payment option.
• Growth rate for MIB is 5% but thereis no guaranteed minimum growthrate for the rider and it could be aslow as 0%
• Once rider is issued, the annualgrowth rate will not change duringthe life of a rider.
• The rider also guarantees aminimum amount for thosepayments once you begin to receivethem.
Availability • Issue age 0-80, but not yet 81 yearsold (unless state law requires a lowermaximum issue age)
• If you terminate the FIP rider(except pursuant to an upgrade) youcannot re-elect the rider.
• Available on contracts issued afterDecember of 2000 and prior toFebruary of 2002.
NOTE: As of February 2002, no newissues of this rider are allowed. Thisdoes not change any of the other termsand conditions of the FIP riders issuedbefore February of 2002.
• Issue age 0-90, but not yet 91 yearsold (unless state law requires a lowermaximum issue age)
• If you terminate the MAP (exceptpursuant to an upgrade) you cannotre-elect the rider.
• Available on contracts issued afterMarch of 2001 and prior to Januaryof 2003.
NOTE: As of January 24, 2003, nonew issues of this rider are allowed.This does not change any of the otherterms and conditions of any MAPriders added on or before January 24,2003.
• Issue age 0-84, but not yet 85 yearsold (unless state law requires a lowermaximum issue age)
• If you terminate the MAP II (exceptpursuant to an upgrade) you cannotre-elect the rider.
• Available on contracts issued afterSeptember of 2002 and prior toJanuary of 2003.
NOTE: As of January 24, 2003, nonew issues of this rider are allowed.This does not change any of the otherterms and conditions of any MAP IIriders added on or before January 24,2003.
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RIDER GRID VARIATIONS — (Continued)
Rider Name Family Income Protector Managed Annuity Program Managed Annuity Program II
Rider Form Number1 RGMI 1 798 RGMI 15 0301 RGMI 21 0902
Base Benefit and Optional Fees Prior to Annuitization(Accumulation Phase)Base fee is 0.30% of the MAV
After Annuitization (Income Phase)Guaranteed Minimum Payment Fee is1.25% of the daily net asset value inthe separate account.
Prior to Annuitization(Accumulation Phase)Base fee is 0.45% of the MIB
After Annuitization (Income Phase)Guaranteed Minimum Payment Fee is1.25% of the daily net asset value inthe separate account.
Prior to Annuitization(Accumulation Phase)Currently 0.45% of the MIB
After Annuitization (Income Phase)Guaranteed Minimum Payment Fee is1.25% of the daily net asset value inthe separate account.
Fee Frequency • The rider fee is charged annually onthe rider date prior to annuitization.
• Fee is also assessed at time of totalsurrender of the annuity, orannuitization.
• The rider fee is waived if the policyvalue is greater than 200% of theMAV.
• The rider fee is charged annually onthe rider date prior to annuitization.
• Fee is also assessed at time of totalsurrender of the annuity, orannuitization.
• The rider fee is waived if the policyvalue is greater than 200% of theMIB.
• The rider fee is charged annually onthe rider date prior to annuitization.
• Fee is also assessed at time of totalsurrender of the annuity, orannuitization.
Death Benefit N/A N/A N/A
Investment restrictions and/orDesignated Funds Available
N/A N/A N/A
Withdrawal Benefits N/A N/A N/A
Automatic Step-Up Benefit N/A N/A N/A
Exercising Rider • Must wait a minimum of 10 years toannuitize with the benefits of thisrider.
• Once the 10-year waiting period hasbeen satisfied, may only annuitizewithin 30 days after any policyanniversary prior to the 95th
birthday in order to utilize thebenefit of the FIP.
• Annuity payments under the FIP areguaranteed to never be less than theinitial payment.
• During the first year ofannuitization, each payment will bestabilized to equal the first or initialpayment.
• During subsequent years, thestabilized payment will be eitherincreased or decreased (never belowthe initial payment), and held levelfor that year.
• Settlement options available forannuitization are:– Life Only– Life w/10 Years Certain– Joint Life & Full Survivor– Joint Life & Full Survivor w/10Years Certain
• May annuitize within 30 days afterany rider anniversary prior to the95th birthday.
• If you annuitize any time other than30 days after any rider anniversaryprior to the 95th birthday youcannot utilize the benefits of theMAP.
• Annuity payments under the MAPare guaranteed to never be less thanthe initial payment.
• During the first year ofannuitization, each payment will bestabilized to equal the first or initialpayment.
• During subsequent years, thestabilized payment will be eitherincreased or decreased (never belowthe initial payment), and held levelfor that year.
• Settlement options available forannuitization are:– Life Only– Life w/10 Years Certain– Joint Life & Full Survivor– Joint Life & Full Survivor w/10Years Certain
• May annuitize within 30 days afterany rider anniversary prior to the95th birthday.
• If you annuitize any time other than30 days after any rider anniversaryprior to the 95th birthday youcannot utilize the benefits of theMAP II.
• Annuity payments under the MAP IIare guaranteed to never be less thanthe initial payment.
• During the first year ofannuitization, each payment will bestabilized to equal the first or initialpayment.
• During subsequent years, thestabilized payment will be eitherincreased or decreased (never belowthe initial payment), and held levelfor that year.
• Settlement options available forannuitization are:– Life Only– Life w/10 Years Certain– Life w/20 Years Certain– Joint Life & Full Survivor– Joint Life & Full Survivor w/10Years Certain– Joint Life & Full Survivor w/20Years Certain
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RIDER GRID VARIATIONS — (Continued)
Rider Name Family Income Protector Managed Annuity Program Managed Annuity Program II
Rider Form Number1 RGMI 1 798 RGMI 15 0301 RGMI 21 0902
Income Benefit or Other BenefitPayout Considerations
If you choose to annuitize your policyprior to the end of the 10 year waitingperiod, you may not utilize the benefitof the FIP rider.
If you annuitize using the MAP riderbefore the 10th rider anniversary, thefirst payment will be calculated with anannuity factor age adjustment resultingin lower payments than if an annuityfactor age adjustment was not used.The age adjustment shown in the tablebelow should be subtracted from yourcurrent age nearest birthday. The yearsshown in the table below should beconsidered complete years since theRider Date and the age adjustment is asfollows:
Rider Years Age Adjustment1.................................................92.................................................83.................................................74.................................................65.................................................56.................................................47.................................................38.................................................29.................................................110+.............................................0
If you annuitize using the MAP II riderbefore the 10th rider anniversary, theMAP II annuity income will not befully vested and the first payment willbe calculated with an annuity incomevesting percentage of less than 100%,which reduces the amount of your firstpayment by up to 50%. The yearsshown in the table below should beconsidered complete years since theRider Date and the income vestingschedule is as follows:
Rider Years Vesting %1............................................50%2............................................55%3............................................60%4............................................65%5............................................70%6............................................75%7............................................80%8............................................85%9............................................90%10........................................100%
Rider Upgrade • Can upgrade the rider within 30days after any policy anniversary,prior to the annuitant’s 85th
birthday.
• The old rider is terminated, and thenew rider is issued.
• New rider is issued using the currentpolicy value, and not the originalpremium.
• The policyholder upgrades towhatever rider is available at the timeof the upgrade, including anycharges and features.
• Effective between February of 2002and May of 2003 the rider availablefor upgrade was the MAP.
• Effective since May of 2003 the rideravailable for upgrade is the MAP II.
• Can upgrade any time after the firstRider Anniversary and prior to theannuitant’s 91st birthday.
• The old rider is terminated, and thenew rider is issued.
• New rider is issued using the currentpolicy value, and not the originalpremium.
• The policyholder upgrades towhatever rider is available at the timeof the upgrade, including anycharges and features.
• Effective May of 2003 the only rideravailable for upgrade is the MAP II.
• Can upgrade any time within 30days after any Rider Anniversaryprior to the annuitant’s 85th
birthday.
• The old rider is terminated, and thenew rider is issued.
• New rider is issued using the currentpolicy value, and not the originalpremium.
• The policyholder upgrades towhatever rider is available at the timeof upgrade, including all its chargesand features.
Rider Termination The rider is irrevocable and cannot beterminated upon request. The riderhowever can be terminated upon theearliest of the following:
• annuitization (you will still getguaranteed minimum stabilizedpayments if you annuitize using theMAV under the FIP);
• upgrade (although a new rider willbe issued);
• termination of your Policy; or• 30 days after the Rider Anniversaryafter your 94th birthday (earlier ifrequired by state law).
The rider will terminate upon theearliest of the following:
• the date we receive written noticefrom you requesting termination ofthe MAP (you may not terminatethe rider before the first rideranniversary);
• annuitization (you will still getguaranteed minimum stabilizedpayments if you annuitize using theMIB under the MAP);
• upgrade (although a new rider willbe issued);
• termination of your Policy; or• 30 days after the Rider Anniversaryafter your 94th birthday (earlier ifrequired by state law).
The rider will terminate upon theearliest of the following:
• the date we receive written noticefrom you requesting termination ofthe MAP II (you may not terminatethe rider before the first rideranniversary);
• annuitization (you will still getguaranteed minimum stabilizedpayments if you annuitize using theMIB under the MAP II);
• upgrade (although a new rider willbe issued);
• termination of your Policy; or• 30 days after the Rider Anniversaryafter your 94th birthday (earlier ifrequired by state law).
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RIDER GRID VARIATIONS — (Continued)
Rider Name Additional Death Benefit Additional Death Distribution 2003 Additional Death Distribution +
Rider Form Number1 RTP 1 201RTP 18 0103
ICC12 RTP 170513RTP 17 0103
ICC12 RTP 180513
Purpose of Rider This is an Additional Death BenefitRider which can pay an additionalbenefit at time of death to help alleviatethe burden of taxes.
This is an Additional Death BenefitRider which can pay an additionalbenefit at time of death to help alleviatethe burden of taxes.
This is an Additional Death BenefitRider which can pay an additionalbenefit at time of death to help alleviatethe burden of taxes.
Availability • Issue age 0-80, but not yet 81 yearsold (unless state law requires a lowermaximum issue age)
• Not available in all states.• Can be added at any time includingpost-issue
• Issue age 0-80 but not yet 81 yearsold.
• Not available in all states• Can be added at any time includingpost issue.
• Issue age 0-80 but not yet 81 yearsold.
• Not available in all states• Can be added at any time includingpost issue
Base Benefit and Optional Fees atissue
Percentage of Policy Value - 0.25% Percentage of Policy Value – 0.25% Percentage of Policy Value – 0.55%
Fee Frequency Assessed each rider anniversary and atrider termination and equal to thepolicy value multiplied by rider feepercentage.
Assessed each rider anniversary and atrider termination and equal to thepolicy value multiplied by rider feepercentage.
Assessed each rider anniversary and atrider termination and equal to thepolicy value multiplied by rider feepercentage.
Death Benefit Amount is paid whenever a deathbenefit is paid and the rider is attached.
• amount paid=ADB Factor x RiderEarnings*
• ADB Factor - 40% for issue ages0-70 and 25% for issue ages 71-80.
*Rider earnings are defined as:– the death proceeds of the basepolicy; minus– policy value on the rider date; minus– premium payments after the riderdate; plus– surrenders after the rider date thatexceed the rider earnings on the date ofthe surrender.
NOTE: No benefit is payable under theADB rider if there are no rider earningson the date the death benefit iscalculated.
Amount is paid whenever a deathbenefit is paid and the rider is attached.
• Amount paid=ADB Factor x RiderEarnings*
• ADB Factor - 40% for issue ages0-70 and 25% for issue ages 71-80.
*Rider earnings are defined as:- the policy value on the date the deathbenefit is determined; minus-policy value on the rider date; minus- premium payments after the riderdate; plus- surrenders after the rider date thatexceed the rider earnings on the date ofthe surrender.
NOTE: No benefit is payable underthe ADD rider if there are no riderearnings on the date the death benefitis calculated.
Amount is paid whenever a deathbenefit is paid and the rider is attached.
• Prior to 5th rider anniversary = Sumof all fees paid for this rider since therider date
• On or after 5th rider anniversary =Rider Benefit Base* x Rider BenefitPercentage** (30% or 20%).
*The Rider Benefit Base at any time isequal to the Policy Value less anypremiums added after the Rider Date**The Rider Benefit Percentage mayvary but is currently equal to 30% forissue ages 0-70 and 20% for issue ages71-75.
NOTE: No benefit is payable underthe ADD rider if there are no riderearnings on the date the death benefitis calculated.
Investment Restrictions and/orDesignated Funds Available
N/A N/A N/A
Withdrawal Benefits N/A N/A N/A
Automatic Step-Up Benefit N/A N/A N/A
Exercising Rider No further action required to exercisethe rider.
No further action required to exercisethe rider.
No further action required to exercisethe rider.
Income Benefit or Other BenefitPayout Considerations
Spousal Continuation:If a spouse is eligible to and elects tocontinue the policy as the new ownerinstead of receiving a death benefit andAdditional Death Benefit, the spousewill generally receive a one-time policyvalue increase equal to the AdditionalDeath Benefit. At this time the riderwill terminate.
N/A N/A
Rider Upgrade N/A N/A N/A
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Rider Name Additional Death Benefit Additional Death Distribution 2003 Additional Death Distribution +
Rider Form Number1 RTP 1 201RTP 18 0103
ICC12 RTP 170513RTP 17 0103
ICC12 RTP 180513
Rider Termination The rider can be added or dropped atany time. If the rider is dropped andre-added, the rider will only coverearnings accumulated since the riderwas re-added.The rider will remain in effect until:
• you cancel it by notifying ouradministrative office in writing.
• the policy is annuitized orsurrendered
• or the additional death benefit ispaid.
The rider can be added or dropped atany time. If the rider is dropped andre-added, the rider will only coverearnings accumulated since the riderwas re-added.
The rider will remain in effect until:
• you cancel it by notifying ouradministrative and service office inwriting,
• the policy is annuitized orsurrendered
• or the additional death benefit ispaid
The rider can be added or dropped atany time. If the rider is terminatedthey must wait one year to re-add rider.
The rider will remain in effect until:
• you cancel it by notifying ouradministrative and service office inwriting,
• the policy is annuitized orsurrendered
• or the additional death benefit ispaid
Rider Name Living Benefit Rider 2003 Living Benefit Rider 2004Guaranteed Principal Solutions
Rider (2005)3
Rider Form Number1 RGMB 1 0603 (2003) RGMB 4 0504 (2004) RGMB 4 0504
Purpose of Rider This is a Living Benefit Rider andshould be viewed as a way to permityou to invest in variable investmentoptions while still having your policyvalue and liquidity protected to theextent provided by this rider.
This rider is a combination of twoseparate annuity guarantees:1) A GMWB and2) A GMAB (a.k.a. principalprotection benefit or guaranteefuture value benefit).
The rider will guarantee that the policyvalue of the policy will be at least ashigh as the GFV after a waiting periodhas expired.
This is a Living Benefit Rider andshould be viewed as a way to permityou to invest in variable investmentoptions while still having your policyvalue and liquidity protected to theextent provided by this rider.
This rider is a combination of twoseparate annuity guarantees:1) A GMWB and2) A GMAB (a.k.a. principalprotection benefit or guaranteefuture value benefit).
The rider will guarantee that the policyvalue of the policy will be at least ashigh as the GFV after a waiting periodhas expired.
This is a Living Benefit Rider andshould be viewed as a way to permityou to invest in variable investmentoptions while still having your policyvalue and liquidity protected to theextent provided by this rider.
This rider is a combination of twoseparate annuity guarantees:1) A GMWB and2) A GMAB (a.k.a. principalprotection benefit or guaranteefuture value benefit).
The rider will guarantee that the policyvalue of the policy will be at least ashigh as the GFV after a waiting periodhas expired.
Availability • Issue age 0-80, but not yet 81 yearsold (unless state law requires a lowermaximum issue age)
• Cannot be added to a policy withother active GMLB or GMIB riders.
• Cannot be added on policies withGrowth or Double Enhanced DeathBenefits.
• Not available on qualified annuitywhich has been continued bysurviving spouse or beneficiary as anew owner.
**Effective 5/1/2005: This rider is onlyavailable for states that have notapproved the 2005 version of theLiving Benefit Rider.
• Issue age 0-80, but not yet 81 yearsold (unless state law requires a lowermaximum issue age)
• Cannot be added to a policy withother active GMLB or GMIB riders.
• Cannot be added on policies withGrowth or Double Enhanced DeathBenefits.
• Not available on qualified annuitywhich has been continued bysurviving spouse or beneficiary as anew owner.
**Effective 5/1/2005: This rider is onlyavailable for states that have notapproved the 2005 version of theLiving Benefit Rider.
• Issue age 0-80, but not yet 81 yearsold (unless state law requires a lowermaximum issue age)
•• Cannot be added to a policy withother active GMLB or GMIB riders.
• Cannot be added on policies withGrowth or Double Enhanced DeathBenefits.
• Not available on qualified annuitywhich has been continued bysurviving spouse or beneficiary as anew owner.
Base Benefit and Optional Fees atissue
Percentage of “Principal Back” TWB -0.75% (prior to 11/4/13)
Percentage of “Principal Back” TWB -0.90% (5/1/2009 - 11/3/13)
Percentage of “Principal Back” TWB -0.60% (prior to 5/1/2009)
Percentage of “Principal Back” TWB:For riders issued on or after5/1/14........................................1.25%For riders issued between 5/1/09 and11/3/13......................................0.90%For riders issued prior to 5/1/09.0.60%
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Rider Name Living Benefit Rider 2003 Living Benefit Rider 2004Guaranteed Principal Solutions
Rider (2005)3
Rider Form Number1 RGMB 1 0603 (2003) RGMB 4 0504 (2004) RGMB 4 0504
Fee Frequency • Fee is deducted annually during theaccumulation phase on each rideranniversary.
• A pro-rated fee is deducted at thetime the rider is terminated orupgraded.
• Fee is deducted annually during theaccumulation phase on each rideranniversary.
• A pro-rated fee is deducted at thetime the rider is terminated orupgraded.
• Fee is deducted annually during theaccumulation phase on each rideranniversary.
• A pro-rated fee is deducted at thetime the rider is terminated orupgraded.
Death Benefit N/A N/A N/A
Designated Funds Available -Policyholders who add these riders mayonly invest in the investment optionslisted. Investment options may not beavailable as designated fund based onrider issue date.
Requiring that you designate 100% ofyour policy value to the designatedinvestment options, some of whichemploy strategies that are intended toreduce the risk of loss and/or managevolatility, may reduce investmentreturns and may reduce the likelihoodthat we will be required to use our ownassets to pay amounts due under thisbenefit.
PLEASE NOTE: These investmentoptions may not be available on allproducts, may vary for certain policiesand may not be available for allpolicies. Please reference “PortfoliosAssociated With the Subaccount”Appendix in your prospectus foravailable funds. You cannot transfer anyamount to any other non-designatedsubaccount without losing all yourbenefits under this rider.
All funds within the product areconsidered designated funds for thispurpose. You must, however, adhere tothe Portfolio Allocation Method. Seebelow.
All funds within the product areconsidered designated funds for thispurpose. You must, however, adhere tothe Portfolio Allocation Method. Seebelow.
All funds within the product areconsidered designated funds for thispurpose. You must, however, adhere tothe Portfolio Allocation Method. Seebelow.
Allocation Methods Portfolio Allocation Method (PAM):
• This program will automaticallyallocate assets from thepolicyholder’s separate accounts to asubaccount of our choosing whenthe policy value has dropped relativeto the guaranteed amount.
• If the policy value increases enoughin relation to the guaranteedamounts, the money may be movedback into the separate accounts(pro-rata based on the policyholder’scurrent separate account values).
• The allocation of assets between theaccounts is at our sole discretion butwill initially use modern financialtheory to determine the correctallocation.
• The policyholder may not allocatepremium payments to, nor transferpolicy value into or out of, the PAMinvestment options.
Current PAM Subaccount: TA U.S.Government Securities
Portfolio Allocation Method (PAM):
• This program will automaticallyallocate assets from thepolicyholder’s separate accounts to asubaccount of our choosing whenthe policy value has dropped relativeto the guaranteed amount.
• If the policy value increases enoughin relation to the guaranteedamounts, the money may be movedback into the separate accounts(pro-rata based on the policyholder’scurrent separate account values).
• The allocation of assets between theaccounts is at our sole discretion butwill initially use modern financialtheory to determine the correctallocation.
• The policyholder may not allocatepremium payments to, nor transferpolicy value into or out of, the PAMinvestment options.
Current PAM Subaccount: TA U.S.Government Securities
Portfolio Allocation Method (PAM):
• This program will automaticallyallocate assets from thepolicyholder’s separate accounts to asubaccount of our choosing whenthe policy value has dropped relativeto the guaranteed amount.
• If the policy value increases enoughin relation to the guaranteedamounts, the money may be movedback into the separate accounts(pro-rata based on the policyholder’scurrent separate account values).
• The allocation of assets between theaccounts is at our sole discretion butwill initially use modern financialtheory to determine the correctallocation.
• The policyholder may not allocatepremium payments to, nor transferpolicy value into or out of, the PAMinvestment options.
Current PAM Subaccount: TA U.S.Government Securities
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Rider Name Living Benefit Rider 2003 Living Benefit Rider 2004Guaranteed Principal Solutions
Rider (2005)3
Rider Form Number1 RGMB 1 0603 (2003) RGMB 4 0504 (2004) RGMB 4 0504
Withdrawal Benefits - See “LivingBenefits Rider Adjusted PartialWithdrawals” and “Adjusted PartialSurrenders - Guaranteed LifetimeWithdrawal Benefit Riders” appendicesfor examples showing the effect ofwithdrawals on the WB.
The GMWB guarantees a withdrawalamount regardless of the policy value.The policyholder has 2 withdrawalguarantees available. Once the rider isissued, values for both withdrawalguarantees will be calculatedindefinitely as follows:a) 7% Principal Back: Thepolicyholder can withdraw up to7% of the 7% Principal Back TWBper year until at least the time atwhich the 7% Principal BackMRWA has reached zero.
b) 5% For Life: The policyholder canwithdraw up to 5% of the 5% ForLife TWB each year starting withthe Rider Anniversary following theannuitant’s 59th birthday until atleast the later of the death of theannuitant or the time when the 5%For Life MRWA* has reached zero.
* The MRWA represents the totalminimum dollar amount of guaranteedwithdrawals the policyholder hasremaining provided they take no morethan the MAWA each year.
• The policyholder does not have totake the entire MAWA in any year.
• If they do not take the full amountavailable, the remaining portion doesnot carry over to the next calendaryear.
The GMWB guarantees a withdrawalamount regardless of the policy value.The policyholder has 2 withdrawalguarantees available. Once the rider isissued, values for both withdrawalguarantees will be calculatedindefinitely as follows:a) 7% Principal Back: Thepolicyholder can withdraw up to7% of the 7% Principal Back TWBper year until at least the time atwhich the 7% Principal BackMRWA has reached zero.
b) 5% For Life: The policyholder canwithdraw up to 5% of the 5% ForLife TWB each year starting withthe Rider Anniversary following theannuitant’s 59th birthday until atleast the later of the death of theannuitant or the time when the 5%For Life MRWA* has reached zero.
* The MRWA represents the totalminimum dollar amount of guaranteedwithdrawals the policyholder hasremaining provided they take no morethan the MAWA each year.
• The policyholder does not have totake the entire MAWA in any year.
• If they do not take the full amountavailable, the remaining portion doesnot carry over to the next calendaryear.
The GMWB guarantees a withdrawalamount regardless of the policy value.The policyholder has 2 withdrawalguarantees available. Once the rider isissued, values for both withdrawalguarantees will be calculatedindefinitely as follows:a) 7% Principal Back: Thepolicyholder can withdraw up to7% of the 7% Principal Back TWBper year until at least the time atwhich the 7% Principal BackMRWA has reached zero.
b) 5% For Life: The policyholder canwithdraw up to 5% of the 5% ForLife TWB each year starting withthe Rider Anniversary following theannuitant’s 59th birthday until atleast the later of the death of theannuitant or the time when the 5%For Life MRWA* has reached zero.
* The MRWA represents the totalminimum dollar amount of guaranteedwithdrawals the policyholder hasremaining provided they take no morethan the MAWA each year.
• The policyholder does not have totake the entire MAWA in any year.
• If they do not take the full amountavailable, the remaining portion doesnot carry over to the next calendaryear.
Automatic Step-Up Benefit N/A N/A N/A
Exercising Rider “For Life” GMWB:The policyholder is guaranteed to beable to withdraw up to the “For Life”MAWA until the later of 1) theannuitant’s death or 2) the “For Life”MRWA is zero.“Principal Back” GMWB:The policyholder is guaranteed to beable to withdraw up to the “PrincipalBack” MAWA until the “PrincipalBack” MRWA is zero.“GMAB”:At the end of the GMAB waitingperiod (currently 10 years), should thepolicy value be less than the GFV, theGMAB feature will add the differenceto the policy value on a pro-rata basisbased on their current account value.a) The addition to the policy will notbe considered premium and shouldnot affect any other policycalculations, including the GMDBcalculations.
b) At the end of the waiting period, theGMAB will not provide any morebenefits, unless the policyholderchooses to upgrade the rider.
“For Life” GMWB:The policyholder is guaranteed to beable to withdraw up to the “For Life”MAWA until the later of 1) theannuitant’s death or 2) the “For Life”MRWA is zero.“Principal Back” GMWB:The policyholder is guaranteed to beable to withdraw up to the “PrincipalBack” MAWA until the “PrincipalBack” MRWA is zero.“GMAB”:At the end of the GMAB waitingperiod (currently 10 years), should thepolicy value be less than the GFV, theGMAB feature will add the differenceto the policy value on a pro-rata basisbased on their current account value.a) The addition to the policy will notbe considered premium and shouldnot affect any other policycalculations, including the GMDBcalculations.
b) At the end of the waiting period, theGMAB will not provide any morebenefits, unless the policyholderchooses to upgrade the rider.
“For Life” GMWB:The policyholder is guaranteed to beable to withdraw up to the “For Life”MAWA until the later of 1) theannuitant’s death or 2) the “For Life”MRWA is zero.“Principal Back” GMWB:The policyholder is guaranteed to beable to withdraw up to the “PrincipalBack” MAWA until the “PrincipalBack” MRWA is zero.“GMAB”:At the end of the GMAB waitingperiod (currently 10 years), should thepolicy value be less than the GFV, theGMAB feature will add the differenceto the policy value on a pro-rata basisbased on their current account value.a) The addition to the policy will notbe considered premium and shouldnot affect any other policycalculations, including the GMDBcalculations.
b) At the end of the waiting period, theGMAB will not provide any morebenefits, unless the policyholderchooses to upgrade the rider.
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Rider Name Living Benefit Rider 2003 Living Benefit Rider 2004Guaranteed Principal Solutions
Rider (2005)3
Rider Form Number1 RGMB 1 0603 (2003) RGMB 4 0504 (2004) RGMB 4 0504
Income Benefit or Other BenefitPayout Considerations
The GFV is the policy value we areguaranteeing on the GFV date. Afterthe Rider Issue Date, the GFV is equalto the GFV on the Rider Issue Date,plus a percentage of premiums (notincluding premium enhancements)received after the Rider Date as shownin the table below, less an adjustmentfor withdrawals.
Year Rec’d % Added to GFV1..........................................100%2............................................90%3............................................80%4............................................70%5............................................60%6-10......................................50%10+..........................................0%
At the end of the GMAB waitingperiod (currently 10 years), should thepolicy value be less than the GFV, wewill add the difference to the policyvalue on a pro-rata basis based on theircurrent policy value.
The GFV is the policy value we areguaranteeing on the GFV date. Afterthe Rider Issue Date, the GFV is equalto the GFV on the Rider Issue Date,plus a percentage of premiums (notincluding premium enhancements)received after the Rider Date as shownin the table below, less an adjustmentfor withdrawals.
Year Rec’d % Added to GFV1..........................................100%2............................................90%3............................................80%4............................................70%5............................................60%6-10......................................50%10+..........................................0%
At the end of the GMAB waitingperiod (currently 10 years), should thepolicy value be less than the GFV, wewill add the difference to the policyvalue on a pro-rata basis based on theircurrent policy value.
The GFV is the policy value we areguaranteeing on the GFV date. Afterthe Rider Issue Date, the GFV is equalto the GFV on the Rider Issue Date,plus a percentage of premiums (notincluding premium enhancements)received after the Rider Date as shownin the table below, less an adjustmentfor withdrawals.
Year Rec’d % Added to GFV1..........................................100%2............................................90%3............................................80%4............................................70%5............................................60%6-10......................................50%10+..........................................0%
At the end of the GMAB waitingperiod (currently 10 years), should thepolicy value be less than the GFV, wewill add the difference to the policyvalue on a pro-rata basis based on theircurrent policy value.
Rider Upgrade Rider upgrades are not available. • May upgrade anytime after the 5thAnniversary by terminating the riderand adding the new rider in place atthat time, as long as the covered livesmeet the age requirements in effectat that time.
• Must be prior to the annuitant’s 86thbirthday
• An upgrade will reset the MRWA,TWB, MAWA and the GFV values.
• Rider Fee will be the fee that appliesto the new rider at the time ofupgrade.
• May upgrade anytime after the 3rdAnniversary by terminating the riderand adding the new rider in place atthat time, as long as the covered livesmeet the age requirements in effectat that time.
• Must be prior to the annuitant’s 86thbirthday
• An upgrade will reset the MRWA,TWB, MAWA and the GFV values.
• Rider Fee will be the fee that appliesto the new rider at the time ofupgrade.
Rider Termination • The rider will be terminated uponpolicy surrender, annuitization orupgrade.
• The policyholder must wait 5 yearsfrom the Rider Start Date toterminate.
• After the five-year waiting period,the policyholder may terminate therider at any time.
• The rider will be terminated the datewe receive written notice from yourequesting termination.
• The rider will be terminated uponpolicy surrender, annuitization orupgrade.
• The policyholder must wait 5 yearsfrom the Rider Start Date toterminate.
• After the five-year waiting period,the policyholder may terminate therider at any time.
• The rider will be terminated the datewe receive written notice from yourequesting termination.
• The rider will be terminated uponpolicy surrender, annuitization orupgrade.
• The policyholder must wait 3 yearsfrom the Rider Start Date toterminate.
• After the three-year waiting period,the policyholder may terminate therider at any time.
• The rider will be terminated the datewe receive written notice from yourequesting termination.
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Rider Name 5 For LifeSM3
5 For LifeSM with Growth5 For LifeSM with Growth and
Death3 Income SelectSM for Life3
Rider Form Number1 RGMB 12 0105RGMB 14 0905 (Growth Only)
RGMB 15 0905 (Growth and Death)RGMB 18 0106 (w/o IE)RGMB 20 0106 (with IE)
Purpose of Rider This is a GLWB Rider that guaranteeswithdrawals for the annuitant’slifetime, regardless of policy value.
• The policyholder can withdraw theMAWA each calendar year until thedeath of the annuitant.
• This benefit is intended to provide alevel of payments regardless of theperformance of the designatedvariable investment options youselect.
This is a GLWB Rider that guaranteeswithdrawals for the annuitant’slifetime, regardless of policy value.
• The policyholder can withdraw theMAWA each calendar year until thedeath of the annuitant.
• This benefit is intended to provide alevel of payments regardless of theperformance of the designatedvariable investment options youselect.
This is a GLWB rider that guaranteeswithdrawals for the annuitant’s2
lifetime, regardless of policy value.
• The policyholder can withdraw theMAWA each year until the death ofthe annuitant.2
• This benefit is intended to provide alevel of payments regardless of theperformance of the designatedvariable investment options youselect.
Availability • Issue age 0-90, but not yet 91 yearsold (unless state law requires a lowermaximum issue age)
• Single Annuitant ONLY. Annuitantmust be an Owner (unless owner is anon-natural person, trust orcustodial.
• Maximum of 2 living Joint Owners(with one being the Annuitant).
• Cannot be added to a policy withother active GMLB or GMIB riders.
• Cannot be added on policies withGrowth or Double Enhanced DeathBenefits.
• Not available on qualified annuitywhich has been continued bysurviving spouse or beneficiary as anew owner.
• Issue age at least 55 years old andnot yet 81 years old (unless state lawrequires a lower maximum issue age)
• Single Annuitant ONLY. Annuitantmust be an Owner (unless owner is anon-natural person, trust orcustodial).
• Maximum of 2 living Joint Owners(with one being the Annuitant).
• Cannot be added to a policy withother active GMLB or GMIB riders.
• Cannot be added on policies withGrowth or Double Enhanced DeathBenefits.
• Not available on qualified annuitywhich has been continued bysurviving spouse or beneficiary as anew owner.
• Issue age 0-85, but not yet 86 yearsold (unless state law requires a lowermaximum issue age)
• Single Annuitant ONLY. Annuitantmust be an Owner (unless owner is anon-natural person)
• Maximum of 2 living Joint Owners(with one being the Annuitant)
• Cannot be added to a policy withother active GMLB or GMIB riders.
• Cannot be added on policies withGrowth or Double Enhanced DeathBenefits.
• Not available on qualified annuitywhich has been continued bysurviving spouse or beneficiary as anew owner.
Base Benefit and Optional Fees atissue
Percentage of TWB - 0.60% (prior to11/4/13)
Growth Only - Percentage of TWB -0.60% (prior to 11/4/13)Growth and Death - Percentage ofTWB - 0.85% (prior to 11/4/13)
Percentage of the TWB. Additionaloption fees would be added to the base.
Single Life(5/1/07 - 11/3/13)Base Fee......................................0.40%Growth Benefit Fee ....................0.25%DB Fee.......................................0.25%IE Benefit Fee.............................0.15%(prior to 5/1/07)Base Fee......................................0.40%Growth Benefit Fee ....................0.25%DB Fee.......................................0.25%IE Benefit Fee.............................0.10%Joint Life(5/1/07 - 11/3/13)Base Fee......................................0.60%Growth Benefit Fee ....................0.50%DB Fee.......................................0.20%IE Benefit Fee.............................0.30%(prior to 5/1/07)Base Fee......................................0.60%Growth Benefit Fee ....................0.50%DB Fee.......................................0.20%IE Benefit Fee.............................0.20%
Fee Frequency • Fee is deducted annually during theaccumulation phase on each rideranniversary.
• A pro-rated fee is deducted at thetime the rider is terminated orupgraded.
• Fee is deducted annually during theaccumulation phase on each rideranniversary.
• A pro-rated fee is deducted at thetime the rider is terminated orupgraded.
• Fee is deducted annually during theaccumulation phase on each rideranniversary.
• A pro-rated fee is deducted at thetime the rider is terminated orupgraded.
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Rider Name 5 For LifeSM3
5 For LifeSM with Growth5 For LifeSM with Growth and
Death3 Income SelectSM for Life3
Rider Form Number1 RGMB 12 0105RGMB 14 0905 (Growth Only)
RGMB 15 0905 (Growth and Death)RGMB 18 0106 (w/o IE)RGMB 20 0106 (with IE)
Death Benefit Upon the death of the annuitant thisrider will pay an additional deathbenefit amount equal to the excess, ifany, of the MRWA over the base policydeath benefit and then this rider willterminate.
• Growth Only - N/A• Growth and Death - Upon thedeath of an annuitant this rider willpay an additional death benefitamount equal to the excess, if any, ofthe MRWA over the base policydeath benefit and then this rider willterminate.
For an additional fee, the optionaldeath benefit may be elected with thisrider. Upon the death of theannuitant2, this rider will pay anadditional death benefit amount equalto the excess, if any, of the MRWA overthe base policy death benefit and thenthis rider will terminate.
Designated Funds Available -Policyholders who add these riders mayonly invest in the investment optionslisted. Investment options may not beavailable as a designated fund based onrider issue date.
Requiring that you designate 100% ofyour policy value to the designatedinvestment options, some of whichemploy strategies that are intended toreduce the risk of loss and/or managevolatility, may reduce investmentreturns and may reduce the likelihoodthat we will be required to use our ownassets to pay amounts due under thisbenefit.
PLEASE NOTE: These investmentoptions may not be available on allproducts, may vary for certain policiesand may not be available for allpolicies. Please reference “PortfoliosAssociated With the Subaccount”Appendix in your prospectus foravailable funds. You cannot transfer anyamount to any other non-designatedsubaccount without losing all yourbenefits under this rider.
TA Aegon Money MarketTA Asset Allocation - ConservativeTA Asset Allocation - ModerateTA Asset Allocation - GrowthTA International Moderate GrowthTA Multi-Managed BalancedFixed Account GPOs or DCAAccounts
TA Aegon Money MarketTA Asset Allocation - ConservativeTA Asset Allocation - ModerateTA Asset Allocation - GrowthTA International Moderate GrowthTA Multi-Managed BalancedFixed Account GPOs or DCAAccounts
TA Aegon Money MarketTA Asset Allocation - ConservativeTA Asset Allocation - ModerateTA Asset Allocation - ModerateGrowthTA International Moderate GrowthTA Multi-Managed BalancedFixed Account GPOs or DCAAccounts
Withdrawal Benefits - See “AdjustedPartial Surrenders - GuaranteedLifetime Withdrawal Benefit Riders”appendix for examples showing theeffect of withdrawals on the WB.
The MAWA that can be withdrawn percalendar year under this rider is equalto the TWB multiplied by the For LifeWithdrawal Percentage.
• Starting with January 1st followingthe annuitant’s 59th birthday, thewithdrawal percentage increasesabove 0% which creates a MAWAavailable under the rider forwithdrawal.
• On each January 1st the MAWA willbe reset equal to the greater of:1) The For Life TWB multiplied bythe Withdrawal Percentage, and
2) The RMD amount for this policyfor the current calendar year.
• The policyholder does not have totake the entire MAWA in any year.
• If they do not take the full amountavailable, the remaining portion doesnot carry over to the next calendaryear.
The MAWA that can be withdrawn percalendar year under this rider is equalto the TWB multiplied by the For LifeWithdrawal Percentage.
• Starting with January 1st followingthe annuitant’s 59th birthday, thewithdrawal percentage increasesabove 0% which creates a MAWAavailable under the rider forwithdrawal.
• On each January 1st the MAWA willbe reset equal to the greater of:1) The For Life TWB multiplied bythe Withdrawal Percentage, and
2) The RMD amount for this policyfor the current calendar year.
• The policyholder does not have totake the entire MAWA in any year.
• If they do not take the full amountavailable, the remaining portion doesnot carry over to the next calendaryear.
The MAWA that can be withdrawn percalendar year under this rider is equalto the TWB multiplied by the For LifeWithdrawal Percentage based on theannuitant’s2 attained age at the time ofthe first withdrawal.
• Starting with January 1st followingthe annuitant’s2 59th birthday, thewithdrawal percentage increasesabove 0% which creates a MAWAavailable under the rider forwithdrawal.
• On each January 1st following theRider Date, the MAWA will be resetequal to the greater of:1) The For Life TWB multiplied bythe For Life WithdrawalPercentage based on theannuitant’s2 attained age, and
2) The RMD amount for this policyfor the current calendar year.
• The policyholder does not have totake the entire MAWA in any year.
• If they do not take the full amountavailable, the remaining portion doesnot carry over to the next calendaryear.
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Rider Name 5 For LifeSM3
5 For LifeSM with Growth5 For LifeSM with Growth and
Death3 Income SelectSM for Life3
Rider Form Number1 RGMB 12 0105RGMB 14 0905 (Growth Only)
RGMB 15 0905 (Growth and Death)RGMB 18 0106 (w/o IE)RGMB 20 0106 (with IE)
Automatic Step-Up Benefit N/A N/A N/A
Exercising Rider • The policyholder is guaranteed to beable to withdraw up to the MAWAeach calendar year even if the policyvalue is zero at the time of thewithdrawal.
• If the policy value goes to zero, butthe minimum withdrawal benefitsare still guaranteed, the policyholdercan no longer add premiums or takewithdrawals in excess of the MAWA.
• The rider benefits cease when theannuitant has died (the withdrawalsdo not continue for the lifetime ofany spouse who continues the policywhen the original annuitant dies).
• The policyholder is guaranteed to beable to withdraw up to the MAWAeach calendar year even if the policyvalue is zero at the time of thewithdrawal.
• If the policy value goes to zero, butthe minimum withdrawal benefitsare still guaranteed, the policyholdercan no longer add premiums or takewithdrawals in excess of the MAWA.
• The rider benefits cease when theannuitant has died (the withdrawalsdo not continue for the lifetime ofany spouse who continues the policywhen the original annuitant dies).
Exercising Base Benefit: Thepolicyholder is guaranteed to be able towithdraw up to the MAWA eachcalendar year even if the policy value iszero at the time of withdrawal. Therider benefits cease when theannuitant2 has died.Exercising Death Option: Thisoptional feature may be elected withthis rider. Upon the death of anannuitant2 this rider will pay anadditional death benefit amount equalto the excess, if any, of the MRWA overthe base policy death benefit.Exercising the Income EnhancementOption: If qualifications are met, thisoptional feature doubles the incomebenefit percentage until the annuitant2
is no longer confined (either has leftthe facility or deceased).Qualifications:– Confinement must be due to amedical necessity due to physicalimpairment; does not includedementia, Alzheimer’s or other formsof mental illness.– Must be the annuitant2 who isconfined.– Waiting period of 1 year from therider date before the increase in theincome benefit percentage is applicable.– Elimination period is 180 dayswithin the last 12 months which can besatisfied during the waiting period.– Proof of confinement is required.This may be a statement from aphysician or a hospital or nursingfacility administrator.– Qualification standards can be metagain on the annuitant’s2 life.
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Rider Name 5 For LifeSM3
5 For LifeSM with Growth5 For LifeSM with Growth and
Death3 Income SelectSM for Life3
Rider Form Number1 RGMB 12 0105RGMB 14 0905 (Growth Only)
RGMB 15 0905 (Growth and Death)RGMB 18 0106 (w/o IE)RGMB 20 0106 (with IE)
Income Benefit or Other BenefitPayout Considerations
N/A Growth: The TWB will accumulateusing the growth rate of 5% until theearlier of the first withdrawal or the10th rider anniversary.
Growth: This optional feature rewardsthe policyholder for delaying their firstwithdrawal. The TWB will accumulateusing the growth rate of 5% until theearlier of the first withdrawal or the10th rider anniversary.
The income benefit percentage isdetermined by the annuitant’s age atthe time of the first withdrawal takenon or after January 1st following theannuitant’s 59th birthday. The incomebenefit percentage is as follows:
Age 1st WD For Life WD%55-58...................................0.0%59-64...................................4.5%65-69...................................5.0%70-74...................................5.5%75-79...................................6.0%80-84...................................6.5%85-89...................................7.0%90-94...................................7.5%95+.......................................8.0%
Please note that once established at thetime of the first withdrawal, the incomebenefit percentage will not increaseeven though the annuitant’s ageincreases.
Rider Upgrade • May upgrade their rider anytimeafter the 3rd anniversary as long asthe annuitant meets agerequirements in effect at that time.
• Upgrades are subject to issue agerestrictions of the rider at the time ofupgrade. Currently the maximumupgrade age is 90 years old.
• An upgrade will reset the TWB,MRWA and MAWA values.
• Rider Fee will be the fee that appliesto the new rider at the time ofupgrade.
• May upgrade their rider anytimeafter the 3rd anniversary as long asthe annuitant meets agerequirements in effect at that time.
• Upgrades are subject to issue agerestrictions of the rider at the time ofupgrade. Currently the maximumupgrade age is 81 years old.
• An upgrade will reset the TWB,MRWA and MAWA values.
• Rider Fee will be the fee that appliesto the new rider at the time ofupgrade.
• Upgrades allowed within 30 daywindow following the 1st rideranniversary and each rideranniversary thereafter.
• Upgrades are subject to issue agerestrictions of the rider at the time ofupgrade. Currently the maximumupgrade age is 81 years old.
• An upgrade will reset the MRWA,TWB, MAWA and the IncomeBenefit Percentage determination.
• Rider Fee will be the fee that appliesto the new rider at the time ofupgrade.
• Growth percentage will be thepercentage available at the time ofupgrade.
Rider Termination • The rider will be terminated uponpolicy surrender, annuitization,annuitant death or upgrade.
• The date the policy to which thisrider is attached is assigned or if theowner is changed without ourapproval.
• The policyholder must wait 3 yearsfrom the Rider Add Date toterminate.
• After the three-year waiting period,the policyholder may terminate therider at any time.
• The rider will be terminated the datewe receive written notice from yourequesting termination.
• The rider will be terminated uponpolicy surrender, annuitization,annuitant death or upgrade.
• The date the policy to which thisrider is attached is assigned or if theowner is changed without ourapproval.
• The policyholder must wait 3 yearsfrom the Rider Add Date toterminate.
• After the three-year waiting period,the policyholder may terminate therider at any time.
• The rider will be terminated the datewe receive written notice from yourequesting termination.
• The rider will be terminated uponpolicy surrender, annuitization,annuitant2 death or upgrade.
• The date the policy to which thisrider is attached is assigned or if theowner is changed without ourapproval.
• Termination allowed within 30 daywindow following each rideranniversary.
• The rider will be terminated the datewe receive written notice from yourequesting termination.
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Rider Name Retirement Income Choice®Retirement Income Choice® withDouble Withdrawal Base Benefit3 Retirement Income Choice® 1.43
Rider Form Number1RGMB 27 0108 (w/o IE)RGMB 29 0108 (with IE)
RGMB 31 0708 (w/o IE)RGMB 33 0708 (with IE)
RGMB 37 0809 (w/o IE)RGMB 38 0809 (with IE)
Purpose of Rider This is a GLWB rider that guaranteeswithdrawals for the annuitant’s2
lifetime, regardless of policy value.
• The policyholder can withdraw theRWA each rider year until the deathof the annuitant.2
• This benefit is intended to provide alevel of payments regardless of theperformance of the designatedvariable investment options youselect.
This is a GLWB rider that guaranteeswithdrawals for the annuitant’s2
lifetime, regardless of policy value.
• The policyholder can withdraw theRWA each rider year until the deathof the annuitant.2
• This benefit is intended to provide alevel of payments regardless of theperformance of the designatedvariable investment options youselect.
This is a GLWB rider that guaranteeswithdrawals for the annuitant’s2
lifetime, regardless of policy value.
• The policyholder can withdraw theRWA each rider year until the deathof the annuitant.2
• This benefit is intended to provide alevel of payments regardless of theperformance of the designatedvariable investment options youselect.
Availability • Issue age 0-85, but not yet 86 yearsold (unless state law requires a lowermaximum issue age).
• Single Annuitant ONLY. Annuitantmust be an Owner (unless owner is anon-natural person)
• Maximum of 2 living Joint Owners(with one being the Annuitant)
• Cannot be added to a policy withother active GMLB or GMIB riders.
• Cannot be added on policies withGrowth or Double Enhanced DeathBenefits.
• Not available on qualified annuitywhich has been continued bysurviving spouse or beneficiary as anew owner.
• Issue age 0-85, but not yet 86 yearsold (unless state law requires a lowermaximum issue age).
• Single Annuitant ONLY. Annuitantmust be an Owner (unless owner is anon-natural person)
• Maximum of 2 living Joint Owners(with one being the Annuitant)
• Cannot be added to a policy withother active GMLB or GMIB riders.
• Cannot be added on policies withGrowth or Double Enhanced DeathBenefits.
• Not available on qualified annuitywhich has been continued bysurviving spouse or beneficiary as anew owner.
• Issue age 0-85, but not yet 86 yearsold (unless state law requires a lowermaximum issue age).
• Single Annuitant ONLY. Annuitantmust be an Owner (unless owner is anon-natural person)
• Maximum of 2 living Joint Owners(with one being the Annuitant)
• Cannot be added to a policy withother active GMLB or GMIB riders.
• Cannot be added on policies withGrowth or Double Enhanced DeathBenefits.
• Not available on qualified annuitywhich has been continued bysurviving spouse or beneficiary as anew owner.
Base Benefit and Optional Fees atissue
Percentage of WB. Additional optionfees would be added to the base.Single Life(prior to 11/4/13)Base Fee......................................0.60%DB Fee.......................................0.25%IE Benefit Fee.............................0.15%Joint Life(prior to 11/4/13)Base Fee......................................0.90%DB Fee.......................................0.20%IE Benefit Fee.............................0.30%
Percentage of WB. Additional optionfees would be added to the base.Single Life(1/19/09 - 11/3/13)Base Fee......................................0.90%DB Fee.......................................0.25%IE Benefit Fee.............................0.15%(11/10/08 - 1/18/09)Base Fee......................................0.75%DB Fee.......................................0.25%IE Benefit Fee.............................0.15%Joint Life(1/19/09 - 11/3/13)Base Fee......................................0.90%DB Fee.......................................0.20%IE Benefit Fee.............................0.30%(11/10/08 - 1/18/09)Base Fee......................................0.75%DB Fee.......................................0.20%IE Benefit Fee.............................0.30%
Fee based on designated allocationgroups and the optional benefitsselected. If you elect a combination ofdesignated allocations from among thevarious groups below, then your fee willbe based on a weighted average of yourchoices.Base Benefit Fees(2/21/11 - 11/3/13)Group A.....................................1.40%Group B.....................................1.00%Group C.....................................0.45%Additional option fees would be addedto the base and are as follows:DB Single Life............................0.25%DB Joint Life..............................0.20%IE Single Life..............................0.15%IE Joint Life ...............................0.30%Base Benefit Fees(9/21/09 - 2/2011)Group A.....................................1.25%Group B.....................................0.90%Group C.....................................0.40%Additional option fees would be addedto the base and are as follows:DB Single Life............................0.25%DB Joint Life..............................0.20%IE Single Life..............................0.15%IE Joint Life ...............................0.30%
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Rider Name Retirement Income Choice®Retirement Income Choice® withDouble Withdrawal Base Benefit3 Retirement Income Choice® 1.43
Rider Form Number1RGMB 27 0108 (w/o IE)RGMB 29 0108 (with IE)
RGMB 31 0708 (w/o IE)RGMB 33 0708 (with IE)
RGMB 37 0809 (w/o IE)RGMB 38 0809 (with IE)
Fee Frequency • Fee is deducted annually during theaccumulation phase on each rideranniversary.
• A pro-rated fee is deducted at thetime the rider is terminated orupgraded.
• Fee is deducted annually during theaccumulation phase on each rideranniversary.
• A pro-rated fee is deducted at thetime the rider is terminated orupgraded.
• The fee is calculated at issue andeach subsequent rider quarter for theupcoming quarter based on the fundvalues and WB at that point in timeand stored.
• Deducted at each riderquarterversary in arrears during theaccumulation phase.
• The fee is calculated on a quarterlybasis and varies depending on thefund allocation option you havechosen.
• A “rider fee adjustment” will beapplied for transfers betweenallocation groups and for subsequentpremium payments and withdrawalsthat change the withdrawal base.
• The base rider fee adjustment will becalculated using the same formula asthe base rider fee and compare thefee for the remainder of the riderquarter to the initially calculated feefor the same period.
• The rider fee adjustment may bepositive or negative and will beadded to or subtracted from the riderfee to be allocated.
• A pro-rated fee is deducted at thetime the rider is terminated orupgraded.
Death Benefit For an additional fee, the optionaldeath benefit may be elected with thisrider. Upon the death of an annuitant2,this rider will pay an additional deathbenefit amount equal to the excess, ifany, of the RDB over the base policydeath benefit and then this rider willterminate.The RDB does not reset due to theautomatic step-up feature.
For an additional fee, the optionaldeath benefit may be elected with thisrider. Upon the death of an annuitant2,this rider will pay an additional deathbenefit amount equal to the excess, ifany, of the RDB over the base policydeath benefit and then this rider willterminate.The RDB does not reset due to theautomatic step-up feature.
For an additional fee, the optionaldeath benefit may be elected with thisrider. Upon the death of an annuitant2,this rider will pay an additional deathbenefit amount equal to the excess, ifany, of the RDB over the base policydeath benefit and then this rider willterminate.The RDB does not reset due to theautomatic step-up feature.
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Rider Name Retirement Income Choice®Retirement Income Choice® withDouble Withdrawal Base Benefit3 Retirement Income Choice® 1.43
Rider Form Number1RGMB 27 0108 (w/o IE)RGMB 29 0108 (with IE)
RGMB 31 0708 (w/o IE)RGMB 33 0708 (with IE)
RGMB 37 0809 (w/o IE)RGMB 38 0809 (with IE)
Designated Funds Available -Policyholders who add these riders mayonly invest in the investment optionslisted. Investment options may not beavailable as a designated fund based onrider issue date.
Requiring that you designate 100% ofyour policy value to the designatedinvestment options, some of whichemploy strategies that are intended toreduce the risk of loss and/or managevolatility, may reduce investmentreturns and may reduce the likelihoodthat we will be required to use our ownassets to pay amounts due under thisbenefit.
PLEASE NOTE: These investmentoptions may not be available on allproducts, may vary for certain policiesand may not be available for allpolicies. Please reference “PortfoliosAssociated With the Subaccount”Appendix in your prospectus foravailable funds. You cannot transfer anyamount to any other non-designatedsubaccount without losing all yourbenefits under this rider.
AB Balanced Wealth Strategy PortfolioAmerican Funds - Asset AllocationFundAmerican Funds - Bond FundFidelity VIP Balanced PortfolioFranklin Templeton VIP FoundingFunds Allocation FundGE Investments Total Return FundTA Aegon Money MarketTA Aegon Tactical Vanguard ETF -BalancedTA Aegon Tactical Vanguard ETF -ConservativeTA Aegon Tactical Vanguard ETF -GrowthTA Aegon U.S. Government SecuritiesTA AB Dynamic AllocationTA Asset Allocation - ConservativeTA Asset Allocation - ModerateTA Asset Allocation - ModerateGrowthTA BlackRock Global AllocationTA BlackRock Tactical AllocationTA International Moderate GrowthTA JPMorgan Core BondTA JPMorgan Tactical AllocationTA Multi-Managed BalancedTA PineBridge Inflation OpportunitiesTA PIMCOTotal ReturnTA Vanguard ETF - BalancedTA Vanguard ETF - ConservativeTA Vanguard ETF - GrowthFixed Account GPOs or DCAAccounts
AB Balanced Wealth Strategy PortfolioAmerican Funds - Asset AllocationFundAmerican Funds - Bond FundFidelity VIP Balanced PortfolioFranklin Templeton VIP FoundingFunds Allocation FundGE Investments Total Return FundTA Aegon Money MarketTA Aegon Tactical Vanguard ETF -BalancedTA Aegon Tactical Vanguard ETF -ConservativeTA Aegon Tactical Vanguard ETF -GrowthTA Aegon U.S. Government SecuritiesTA AB Dynamic AllocationTA Asset Allocation - ConservativeTA Asset Allocation - ModerateTA Asset Allocation - ModerateGrowthTA BlackRock Global AllocationTA BlackRock Tactical AllocationTA International Moderate GrowthTA JPMorgan Core BondTA JPMorgan Tactical AllocationTA Multi-Managed BalancedTA PineBridge Inflation OpportunitiesTA PIMCOTotal ReturnTA Vanguard ETF - BalancedTA Vanguard ETF - ConservativeTA Vanguard ETF - GrowthFixed Account GPOs or DCAAccounts
Designated Allocation Group AAB Balanced Wealth Strategy PortfolioAmerican Funds - Asset AllocationFundFidelity VIP Balanced PortfolioFranklin Templeton VIP FoundingFunds Allocation FundGE Investments Total Return FundTA Aegon Tactical Vanguard ETF -GrowthTA Asset Allocation - ModerateGrowthTA BlackRock Global AllocationManaged Risk - GrowthTA International Moderate GrowthTA Multi-Managed BalancedTA Vanguard ETF - GrowthDesignated Allocation Group BTA Aegon Tactical Vanguard ETF -BalancedTA Asset Allocation – ModerateTA American Funds Managed Risk -BalancedTA BlackRock Global AllocationTA BlackRock Global AllocationManaged Risk - BalancedTA BlackRock Tactical AllocationTA Vanguard ETF - BalancedDesignated Allocation Group CAmerican Funds - Bond FundTA Aegon Money MarketTA Aegon Tactical Vanguard ETF -ConservativeTA Aegon U.S. Government SecuritiesTA AB Dynamic AllocationTA Asset Allocation - ConservativeTA JPMorgan Core BondTA JPMorgan Tactical AllocationTA PineBridge Inflation OpportunitiesTA PIMCOTotal ReturnTA Vanguard ETF - ConservativeFixed Account
Allocation Methods N/A N/A N/A
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Rider Name Retirement Income Choice®Retirement Income Choice® withDouble Withdrawal Base Benefit3 Retirement Income Choice® 1.43
Rider Form Number1RGMB 27 0108 (w/o IE)RGMB 29 0108 (with IE)
RGMB 31 0708 (w/o IE)RGMB 33 0708 (with IE)
RGMB 37 0809 (w/o IE)RGMB 38 0809 (with IE)
Withdrawal Benefits - See “AdjustedPartial Surrenders - GuaranteedLifetime Withdrawal Benefit Riders”appendix for examples showing theeffect of withdrawals on the WB.
The percentage is determined by theattained age of the annuitant2 at thetime of the first withdrawal.Age 1st WD For Life WD%0-58.....................................0.0%59-69...................................5.0%70-79...................................6.0%80+.......................................7.0%
• Starting the rider anniversaryfollowing the annuitant’s2 59th
birthday, the withdrawal percentageincreases above 0% which creates aRWA available under the rider forwithdrawal.
• On each rider anniversary, the RWAwill be reset equal to the greater of:1) The WB multiplied by theWithdrawal Percentage based onthe attained age of the annuitant2
at the time of their firstwithdrawal if applicable, and
2) the RMD amount for this policyfor the current calendar year.
• The policyholder does not have totake the entire RWA in any year.
• If they do not take the full amountavailable, the remaining portion doesnot carry over to the next rider year.
The percentage is determined by theattained age of the annuitant2 at thetime of the first withdrawal.Age 1st WD Single Life WD%0-58.....................................0.0%59-69...................................5.0%70-79...................................6.0%80+.......................................7.0%
Age 1st WD Joint Life WD%0-58.....................................0.0%59-69...................................4.5%70-79...................................5.5%80+ ......................................6.5%
• Starting the rider anniversaryfollowing the annuitant’s2 59th
birthday, the withdrawal percentageincreases above 0% which creates aRWA available under the rider forwithdrawal.
• On each rider anniversary, the RWAwill be reset equal to the greater of:1) The WB multiplied by theWithdrawal Percentage based onthe attained age of the annuitant2
at the time of their firstwithdrawal if applicable, and
2) The RMD amount for this policyfor the current calendar year.
• The policyholder does not have totake the entire RWA in any year.
• If they do not take the full amountavailable, the remaining portion doesnot carry over to the next rider year.
The percentage (after 2/1/2010) isdetermined by the attained age of theannuitant2 at the time of the firstwithdrawal.Age 1st WD Single Life WD%0 - 58...................................0.0%59-64...................................4.0%65-74...................................5.0%75 + .....................................6.0%
Age 1st WD Joint Life WD%0 - 58...................................0.0%59-64...................................3.5%65-74...................................4.5%75 + .....................................5.5%
NOTE: Prior to 2/1/2010 the agebands regarding the withdrawalpercentages above were as follows:0-58 59-69 70-79 80+
• Starting the rider anniversaryfollowing the annuitant’s2 59th
birthday, the withdrawal percentageincreases above 0% which creates aRWA available under the rider forwithdrawal.
• On each rider anniversary, the RWAwill be reset equal to the greater of:1) The WB multiplied by theWithdrawal Percentage based onthe attained age of the annuitant2
at the time of their firstwithdrawal if applicable, and
2) The RMD amount for this policyfor the current calendar year.
• The policyholder does not have totake the entire RWA in any year.
• If they do not take the full amountavailable, the remaining portion doesnot carry over to the next rider year.
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Rider Name Retirement Income Choice®Retirement Income Choice® withDouble Withdrawal Base Benefit3 Retirement Income Choice® 1.43
Rider Form Number1RGMB 27 0108 (w/o IE)RGMB 29 0108 (with IE)
RGMB 31 0708 (w/o IE)RGMB 33 0708 (with IE)
RGMB 37 0809 (w/o IE)RGMB 38 0809 (with IE)
Automatic Step-Up Benefit On each rider anniversary, the WB willbe set to the greatest of:1) The current WB:2) The policy value on the rideranniversary;
3) The highest policy value on a ridermonthiversarySM*; or
4) The current WB immediately priorto anniversary processing increasedby the growth rate percentage**
* Item 3) is set to zero if there havebeen any excess withdrawals in thecurrent rider year.** Item 4) is set to zero after the first 10rider years or if there have been anywithdrawals in the current rider year.
A step-up will occur if the largest valueis either 2) or 3) above. A step-up willallow us to change the rider feepercentage after the 5th rideranniversary.
• If the largest value is 1) or 4) above,this is not considered a step-up.
• Owner will have a 30 day windowafter the rider anniversary to rejectan automatic step-up if we increasethe rider fee. — Must be in writing.
• If an owner rejects an automaticstep-up, they retain the right to allfuture automatic step-ups.
On each rider anniversary, the WB willbe set to the greatest of:1) The current WB:2) The policy value on the rideranniversary;
3) The highest policy value on a ridermonthiversarySM*; or
4) The current WB immediately priorto anniversary processing increasedby the growth rate percentage**
* Item 3) is set to zero if there havebeen any excess withdrawals in thecurrent rider year.** Item 4) is set to zero after the first 10rider years or if there have been anywithdrawals in the current rider year.
A step-up will occur if the largest valueis either 2) or 3) above. A step-up willallow us to change the rider feepercentage after the 5th rideranniversary.
• If the largest value is 1) or 4) above,this is not considered a step-up.
• Owner will have a 30 day windowafter the rider anniversary to rejectan automatic step-up if we increasethe rider fee. — Must be in writing.
• If an owner rejects an automaticstep-up, they retain the right to allfuture automatic step-ups.
On each rider anniversary, the WB willbe set to the greatest of:1) The current WB:2) The policy value on the rideranniversary;
3) The highest policy value on a ridermonthiversarySM*; or
4) The current WB immediately priorto anniversary processing increasedby the growth rate percentage**
* Item 3) is set to zero if there havebeen any excess withdrawals in thecurrent rider year.** Item 4) is set to zero after the first 10years or if there have been anywithdrawals in the current rider year.
A step-up will occur if the largest valueis either 2) or 3) above. A step-up willallow us to change the rider feepercentage after the 5th rideranniversary.
• If the largest value is 1) or 4) above,this is not considered a step-up.
• Owner will have a 30 day windowafter the rider anniversary to rejectan automatic step-up if we increasethe rider fee. Must be in writing.
• If an owner rejects an automaticstep-up, they retain the right to allfuture automatic step-ups.
NOTE: The benefit percentage willalso increase if you have crossed intoanother age band prior to an automaticstep-ups after the election date.
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Rider Name Retirement Income Choice®Retirement Income Choice® withDouble Withdrawal Base Benefit3 Retirement Income Choice® 1.43
Rider Form Number1RGMB 27 0108 (w/o IE)RGMB 29 0108 (with IE)
RGMB 31 0708 (w/o IE)RGMB 33 0708 (with IE)
RGMB 37 0809 (w/o IE)RGMB 38 0809 (with IE)
Exercising Rider Exercising Base Benefit: Thepolicyholder is guaranteed to be able towithdraw up to the RWA each calendaryear even if the policy value is zero atthe time of withdrawal. The riderbenefits cease when the annuitant2 hasdied.Exercising Death Option: Thisoptional feature may be elected withthis rider. Upon the death of anannuitant2, this rider will pay anadditional death benefit amount equalto the excess, if any, of the RDB overthe greater of the base policy deathbenefit or any GMDB.Exercising the Income EnhancementOption:If qualifications are met, this optionalfeature doubles the income benefitpercentage until the annuitant2 is nolonger confined (either has left thefacility or deceased).Qualifications:– Confinement must be due to amedical necessity due to physical orcognitive ailment.– Must be the annuitant2 who isconfined.– Waiting period of 1 year from therider date before the increase in theincome benefit percentage is applicable.– Elimination period is 180 dayswithin the last 12 months which can besatisfied during the waiting period.– Proof of confinement is required.This may be a statement from aphysician or a hospital or nursingfacility administrator.– Qualification standards can be metagain on the annuitant’s2 life.
Exercising Base Benefit: Thepolicyholder is guaranteed to be able towithdraw up to the RWA each calendaryear even if the policy value is zero atthe time of withdrawal. The riderbenefits cease when the annuitant2 hasdied.Exercising Death Option: Thisoptional feature may be elected withthis rider. Upon the death of anannuitant2, this rider will pay anadditional death benefit amount equalto the excess, if any, of the RDB overthe greater of the base policy deathbenefit or any GMDB.Exercising the Income EnhancementOption:If qualifications are met, this optionalfeature doubles the income benefitpercentage until the annuitant2 is nolonger confined (either has left thefacility or deceased).Qualifications:– Confinement must be due to amedical necessity due to physical orcognitive ailment.– Must be the annuitant2 who isconfined.– Waiting period of 1 year from therider date before the increase in theincome benefit percentage is applicable.– Elimination period is 180 dayswithin the last 12 months which can besatisfied during the waiting period.– Proof of confinement is required.This may be a statement from aphysician or a hospital or nursingfacility administrator.– Qualification standards can be metagain on the annuitant’s2 life.
Exercising Base Benefit: Thepolicyholder is guaranteed to be able towithdraw up to the RWA each rideryear even if the policy value is zero atthe time of withdrawal. The riderbenefits cease when the annuitant2 hasdied.Exercising Death Option: Thisoptional feature may be elected withthis rider. Upon the death of anannuitant2, this rider will pay anadditional death benefit amount equalto the excess, if any, of the RDB overthe greater of the base policy deathbenefit or any GMDB.Exercising the Income EnhancementOption:If qualifications are met, this optionalfeature doubles the income benefitpercentage until the annuitant2 is nolonger confined (either has left thefacility or deceased).Qualifications:– Confinement must be due to amedical necessity due to physical orcognitive ailment.– Must be the annuitant2 who isconfined.– Waiting period of 1 year from therider date before the increase in theincome benefit percentage is applicable.– Elimination period is 180 dayswithin the last 12 months which can besatisfied during the waiting period.– Proof of confinement is required.This may be a statement from aphysician or a hospital or nursingfacility administrator.– Qualification standards can be metagain on the annuitant’s2 life.
Income Benefit or Other BenefitPayout Considerations
Growth: Benefit is not electedseparately, but is built into the rider.The WB will grow at 5% growthannually. This will only be credited onthe rider anniversary for up to 10 rideryears. If a withdrawal has occurred inthe current rider year the 5% growthwill not be applied.
NOTE: There is not an adjustment orcredit for partial years of interest.Growth is not accumulated daily. Onlycalculated at the end of the year if nowithdrawals were taken.
Growth: Benefit is not electedseparately, but is built into the rider.The WB will grow at 5% growthannually. This will only be credited onthe rider anniversary for up to 10 rideryears. If a withdrawal has occurred inthe current rider year the 5% growthwill not be applied.
Double Withdrawal Base Feature: Ifno withdrawals have been made withinthe first 10 rider years or theanniversary following attained age 67,the WB on that rider anniversary willbe the greater of;1) the current WB; or2) premiums applied within 90 days ofthe rider date multiplied by 2.
NOTE: There is not an adjustment orcredit for partial years of interest.Growth is not accumulated daily. Onlycalculated at the end of the year if nowithdrawals were taken.
Growth: Benefit is not electedseparately, but is built into the rider.The WB will grow at 5% growthannually. This will only be credited onthe rider anniversary for up to 10 rideryears. If a withdrawal has occurred inthe current rider year the 5% growthwill not be applied.
NOTE: There is not an adjustment orcredit for partial years of interest.Growth is not accumulated daily. Onlycalculated at the end of the year if nowithdrawals were taken.
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Rider Name Retirement Income Choice®Retirement Income Choice® withDouble Withdrawal Base Benefit3 Retirement Income Choice® 1.43
Rider Form Number1RGMB 27 0108 (w/o IE)RGMB 29 0108 (with IE)
RGMB 31 0708 (w/o IE)RGMB 33 0708 (with IE)
RGMB 37 0809 (w/o IE)RGMB 38 0809 (with IE)
Rider Upgrade • Upgrades allowed within a 30 daywindow following each successive 5th
rider anniversary.
• Rider availability and fees may varyat time of upgrade
• Upgrades are subject to issue agerestrictions of the rider at the time ofupgrade. Currently the maximumupgrade age is 85 years old.
• An upgrade will reset the WB, RDB,RWA and Income Benefitdetermination.
• Rider Fee Percentage will be the feepercentage that applies to the newrider at the time of upgrade.
• Growth percentage will be thepercentage available at the time ofupgrade.
• Upgrades allowed within a 30 daywindow following each successive 5th
rider anniversary.
• Rider availability and fees may varyat time of upgrade
• Upgrades are subject to issue agerestrictions of the rider at the time ofupgrade. Currently the maximumupgrade age is 85 years old.
• An upgrade will reset the WB, RDB,RWA and Income Benefitdetermination.
• Rider Fee Percentage will be the feepercentage that applies to the newrider at the time of upgrade.
• Growth percentage will be thepercentage available at the time ofupgrade.
• Upgrades allowed within a 30 daywindow following each successive 5th
rider anniversary.
• Rider availability and fees may varyat time of upgrade
• Upgrades are subject to issue agerestrictions of the rider at the time ofupgrade. Currently the maximumupgrade age is 85 years old.
• An upgrade will reset the WB andRDB.
• Rider Fee Percentage will be the feepercentage that applies to the newrider at the time of upgrade.
• Growth percentage will be thepercentage available at the time ofupgrade.
Rider Termination • The rider can be “free looked”within 30 days of issue. The requestmust be made in writing.
• The rider will be terminated uponpolicy surrender, annuitization,annuitant2 death or upgrade.
• The date the policy to which thisrider is attached is assigned or if theowner is changed without ourapproval.
• Termination allowed within 30 daywindow following each successive 5th
rider anniversary.
• After termination, there is no waitperiod to re-add the rider, assumingthe rider is still being offered.
• The rider will be terminated the datewe receive written notice from yourequesting termination.
• The rider can be “free looked”within 30 days of issue. The requestmust be made in writing.
• The rider will be terminated uponpolicy surrender, annuitization,annuitant2 death or upgrade.
• The date the policy to which thisrider is attached is assigned or if theowner is changed without ourapproval.
• Termination allowed within 30 daywindow following each successive 5th
rider anniversary.
• After termination, there is no waitperiod to re-add the rider, assumingthe rider is still being offered.
• The rider will be terminated the datewe receive written notice from yourequesting termination.
• The rider can be “free looked”within 30 days of issue. The requestmust be made in writing.
• The rider will be terminated uponpolicy surrender, annuitization,annuitant2 death or upgrade.
• The date the policy to which thisrider is attached is assigned or if theowner is changed without ourapproval.
• Termination allowed within 30 daywindow following each successive 5th
rider anniversary.
• After termination, there is no waitperiod to re-add the rider, assumingthe rider is still being offered.
• The rider will be terminated the datewe receive written notice from yourequesting termination.
Rider Name Retirement Income Max®3 Retirement Income Choice® 1.23 Retirement Income Choice® 1.63
Rider Form Number1RGMB 41 0513 - (Single Life)RGMB 41 0513 - (Joint Life)
RGMB 35 0109 (w/o IE)RGMB 36 0109 (with IE)
RGMB 37 0809 - (w/o IE)RGMB 38 0809 - (with IE)
Purpose of Rider This is a GLWB rider that guaranteeswithdrawals for the annuitant’s2
lifetime, regardless of policy value.
• The policyholder can withdraw theRWA each rider year until the deathof the annuitant.2
• This benefit is intended to provide alevel of payments regardless of theperformance of the designatedvariable investment options youselect.
This is a GLWB rider that guaranteeswithdrawals for the annuitant’s2
lifetime, regardless of policy value.
• The policyholder can withdraw theRWA each rider year until the deathof the annuitant.2
• This benefit is intended to provide alevel of payments regardless of theperformance of the designatedvariable investment options youselect.
This is a GLWB rider that guaranteeswithdrawals for the annuitant’s2
lifetime, regardless of policy value.
• The policyholder can withdraw theRWA each rider year until the deathof the annuitant.2
• This benefit is intended to provide alevel of payments regardless of theperformance of the designatedvariable investment options youselect.
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Rider Name Retirement Income Max®3 Retirement Income Choice® 1.23 Retirement Income Choice® 1.63
Rider Form Number1RGMB 41 0513 - (Single Life)RGMB 41 0513 - (Joint Life)
RGMB 35 0109 (w/o IE)RGMB 36 0109 (with IE)
RGMB 37 0809 - (w/o IE)RGMB 38 0809 - (with IE)
Availability • Issue age 0-85, but not yet 86 yearsold (unless state law requires a lowermaximum issue age).
• Single Annuitant ONLY. Annuitantmust be an Owner (unless owner is anon-natural person)
• Maximum of 2 living Joint Owners(with one being the Annuitant)
• Cannot be added to a policy withother active GMLB or GMIB riders.
• Cannot be added on policies withGrowth or Double Enhanced DeathBenefits.
• Not available on qualified annuitywhich has been continued bysurviving spouse or beneficiary as anew owner.
• Issue age 0-85, but not yet 86 yearsold (unless state law requires a lowermaximum issue age).
• Single Annuitant ONLY. Annuitantmust be an Owner (unless owner is anon-natural person)
• Maximum of 2 living Joint Owners(with one being the Annuitant)
• Cannot be added to a policy withother active GMLB or GMIB riders.
• Cannot be added on policies withGrowth or Double Enhanced DeathBenefits.
• Not available on qualified annuitywhich has been continued bysurviving spouse or beneficiary as anew owner.
• Issue age 0-85, but not yet 86 yearsold (unless state law requires a lowermaximum issue age).
• Single Annuitant ONLY. Annuitantmust be an Owner (unless owner is anon-natural person)
• Maximum of 2 living Joint Owners(with one being the Annuitant)
• Cannot be added to a policy withother active GMLB or GMIB riders.
• Cannot be added on policies withGrowth or Double Enhanced DeathBenefits.
• Not available on qualified annuitywhich has been continued bysurviving spouse or beneficiary as anew owner.
Base Benefit and Optional Fees atissue
1.25% charged annually (single andjoint life) of the withdrawal basededucted on each rider quarter.
Fee based on designated allocationgroups and the optional benefitsselected. If you elect a combination ofdesignated allocations from among thevarious groups below, then your fee willbe based on a weighted average of yourchoices.
Base Benefit Fees(12/12/11 - 11/3/13)OAM Option.............................1.25%Group A.....................................1.55%Group B.....................................1.10%Group C.....................................0.70%Additional option fees would be addedto the base and are as follows:DB Single Life............................0.25%DB Joint Life..............................0.20%IE Single Life..............................0.30%IE Joint Life ...............................0.50%
Base Benefit Fees(2/21/11 - 12/12/11):OAM Option.............................1.20%Group A.....................................1.40%Group B.....................................1.00%Group C.....................................0.45%Additional option fees would be addedto the base and are as follows:DB Single Life............................0.25%DB Joint Life..............................0.20%IE Single Life..............................0.15%IE Joint Life ...............................0.30%
Base Benefit Fees(5/1/09 - 2/20/11):OAM Option.............................1.10%Group A.....................................1.25%Group B.....................................0.90%Group C.....................................0.40%Additional option fees would be addedto the base and are as follows:DB Single Life............................0.25%DB Joint Life..............................0.20%IE Single Life..............................0.15%IE Joint Life ...............................0.30%
Fee based on designated allocationgroups and the optional benefitsselected. If you elect a combination ofdesignated allocations from among thevarious groups below, then your fee willbe based on a weighted average of yourchoices.
Base Benefit FeesFor Riders Issued on or after 5/1/14:Group A.....................................1.45%Group B.....................................1.10%Group C.....................................0.70%
Additional option fees would be addedto the base and are as follows:DB Single Life............................0.40%DB Joint Life..............................0.35%IE Single Life..............................0.30%IE Joint Life ...............................0.50%For Riders Issued prior to 5/1/14:Group A.....................................1.55%Group B.....................................1.10%Group C.....................................0.70%
Additional option fees would be addedto the base and are as follows:DB Single Life............................0.40%DB Joint Life..............................0.35%IE Single Life..............................0.30%IE Joint Life ...............................0.50%
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Rider Name Retirement Income Max®3 Retirement Income Choice® 1.23 Retirement Income Choice® 1.63
Rider Form Number1RGMB 41 0513 - (Single Life)RGMB 41 0513 - (Joint Life)
RGMB 35 0109 (w/o IE)RGMB 36 0109 (with IE)
RGMB 37 0809 - (w/o IE)RGMB 38 0809 - (with IE)
Fee Frequency • The fee is calculated at issue andeach subsequent rider quarter for theupcoming quarter based on the fundvalues and WB at that point in timeand stored.
• Deducted at each riderquarterversary in arrears during theaccumulation phase.
• The fee is calculated on a quarterlybasis and varies depending on thefund allocation option you havechosen.
• A “rider fee adjustment” will beapplied for transfers betweenallocation groups and for subsequentpremium payments and withdrawalsthat change the withdrawal base.
• The base rider fee adjustment will becalculated using the same formula asthe base rider fee.
• The rider fee adjustment may bepositive or negative and will beadded to or subtracted from the riderfee to be allocated.
• A pro-rated fee is deducted at thetime the rider is terminated orupgraded.
• The fee is calculated at issue andeach subsequent rider quarter for theupcoming quarter based on the fundvalues and WB at that point in timeand stored.
• Deducted at each riderquarterversary in arrears during theaccumulation phase.
• The fee is calculated on a quarterlybasis and varies depending on thefund allocation option you havechosen.
• A “rider fee adjustment” will beapplied for transfers betweenallocation groups and for subsequentpremium payments and withdrawalsthat change the withdrawal base.
• The base rider fee adjustment will becalculated using the same formula asthe base rider fee.
• The rider fee adjustment may bepositive or negative and will beadded to or subtracted from the riderfee to be allocated.
• A pro-rated fee is deducted at thetime the rider is terminated orupgraded.
• The fee is calculated at issue andeach subsequent rider quarter for theupcoming quarter based on the fundvalues and WB at that point in timeand stored.
• Deducted at each riderquarterversary in arrears during theaccumulation phase.
• The fee is calculated on a quarterlybasis and varies depending on thefund allocation option you havechosen.
• A “rider fee adjustment” will beapplied for transfers betweenallocation groups and for subsequentpremium payments and withdrawalsthat change the withdrawal base.
• The base rider fee adjustment will becalculated using the same formula asthe base rider fee.
• The rider fee adjustment may bepositive or negative and will beadded to or subtracted from the riderfee to be allocated.
• A pro-rated fee is deducted at thetime the rider is terminated orupgraded.
Death Benefit N/A For an additional fee, the optionaldeath benefit may be elected with thisrider. Upon the death of an annuitant2,this rider will pay an additional deathbenefit amount equal to the excess, ifany, of the RDB over the base policydeath benefit and then this rider willterminate.The RDB does not reset due to theautomatic step-up feature.
For an additional fee, the optionaldeath benefit may be elected with thisrider. Upon the death of an annuitant2,this rider will pay an additional deathbenefit amount equal to the excess, ifany, of the RDB over the base policydeath benefit and then this rider willterminate.The RDB does not reset due to theautomatic step-up feature.
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Rider Name Retirement Income Max®3 Retirement Income Choice® 1.23 Retirement Income Choice® 1.63
Rider Form Number1RGMB 41 0513 - (Single Life)RGMB 41 0513 - (Joint Life)
RGMB 35 0109 (w/o IE)RGMB 36 0109 (with IE)
RGMB 37 0809 - (w/o IE)RGMB 38 0809 - (with IE)
Designated Funds Available -Policyholders who add these riders mayonly invest in the investment optionslisted. Investment options may not beavailable as a designated fund based onrider issue date.
Requiring that you designate 100% ofyour policy value to the designatedinvestment options, some of whichemploy strategies that are intended toreduce the risk of loss and/or managevolatility, may reduce investmentreturns and may reduce the likelihoodthat we will be required to use our ownassets to pay amounts due under thisbenefit.
PLEASE NOTE: These investmentoptions may not be available on allproducts, may vary for certain policiesand may not be available for allpolicies. Please reference “PortfoliosAssociated With the Subaccount”Appendix in your prospectus foravailable funds. You cannot transfer anyamount to any other non-designatedsubaccount without losing all yourbenefits under this rider.
American Funds Bond FundTA Aegon Money MarketTA Aegon Tactical Vanguard ETF -BalancedTA Aegon Tactical Vanguard ETF -ConservativeTA Aegon US Government SecuritiesTA AB Dynamic AllocationTA American Funds Managed Risk -BalancedTA Asset Allocation - ConservativeTA Asset Allocation - ModerateTA JPMorgan Core BondTA JPMorgan Tactical AllocationTA Legg Mason Dynamic Allocation -BalancedTA Market Participation StrategyTA PineBridge Inflation OpportunitiesTA PIMCOTactical – BalancedTA PIMCOTactical - ConservativeTA PIMCOTotal ReturnTA Vanguard ETF - BalancedTA Vanguard ETF - ConservativeFixed Account
Designated Allocation Group AAB Balanced Wealth Strategy PortfolioAmerican Funds - Asset AllocationFundFidelity VIP Balanced PortfolioFranklin Templeton VIP FoundingFunds Allocation FundGE Investments Total Return FundTA Aegon Tactical Vanguard ETF -GrowthTA Asset Allocation - ModerateGrowthTA BlackRock Global AllocationManaged Risk - GrowthTA International Moderate GrowthTA Janus BalancedTA Legg Mason Dynamic Allocation -GrowthTA Multi-Managed BalancedTA PIMCOTactical - GrowthTA Vanguard ETF - GrowthDesignated Allocation Group BTA Aegon Tactical Vanguard ETF –BalancedTA American Funds Managed Risk -BalancedTA Asset Allocation - ModerateTA BlackRock Global AllocationTA BlackRock Global AllocationManaged Risk - BalancedTA BlackRock Tactical AllocationTA Legg Mason Dynamic Allocation -BalancedTA Market Participation StrategyTA PIMCOTactical - BalancedTA Vanguard ETF - BalancedDesignated Allocation Group CAmerican Funds Bond FundTA Aegon Money MarketTA Aegon Tactical Vanguard ETF -ConservativeTA Aegon US Government SecuritiesTA AB Dynamic AllocationTA Asset Allocation - ConservativeTA JPMorgan Core BondTA JPMorgan Tactical AllocationTA PineBridge Inflation OpportunitiesTA PIMCOTactical - ConservativeTA PIMCOTotal ReturnTA Vanguard ETF - ConservativeFixed Account
Designated Allocation Group ATA Aegon Tactical Vanguard ETF -GrowthTA Asset Allocation - ModerateGrowthTA BlackRock Global AllocationManaged Risk - GrowthTA International Moderate GrowthTA Janus BalancedTA Legg Mason Dynamic Allocation -GrowthTA PIMCOTactical - GrowthTA Vanguard ETF - GrowthDesignated Allocation Group BTA Aegon Tactical Vanguard ETF -BalancedTA American Funds Managed Risk -BalancedTA Asset Allocation - ModerateTA BlackRock Global AllocationTA BlackRock Global AllocationManaged Risk - BalancedTA BlackRock Tactical AllocationTA Legg Mason Dynamic Allocation -BalancedTA Market Participation StrategyTA PIMCOTactical - BalancedTA Vanguard ETF - BalancedDesignated Allocation Group CAmerican Funds Bond FundTA Aegon Money MarketTA Aegon Tactical Vanguard ETF -ConservativeTA Aegon US Government SecuritiesTA AB Dynamic AllocationTA Asset Allocation - ConservativeTA JPMorgan Core BondTA JPMorgan Tactical AllocationTA PineBridge Inflation OpportunitiesTA PIMCOTactical - ConservativeTA PIMCOTotal ReturnTA Vanguard ETF - ConservativeFixed Account
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Rider Name Retirement Income Max®3 Retirement Income Choice® 1.23 Retirement Income Choice® 1.63
Rider Form Number1RGMB 41 0513 - (Single Life)RGMB 41 0513 - (Joint Life)
RGMB 35 0109 (w/o IE)RGMB 36 0109 (with IE)
RGMB 37 0809 - (w/o IE)RGMB 38 0809 - (with IE)
Allocation Methods N/A Open Allocation Method (OAM):
• This program will automaticallyallocate assets from thepolicyholder’s separate accounts to asubaccount of our choosing whenthe policy value has dropped relativeto the guaranteed amount.
• If the policy value increases enoughin relation to the guaranteedamounts, the money will be movedback into the separate accounts(pro-rata based on the policyholder’s current separate accountvalues).
• The allocation of assets between theaccounts is at our sole discretion butwill initially use modern financialtheory to determine the correctallocation.
• The policyholder may not allocatepremium payments to, nor transferpolicy value into or out of the OAMinvestment options.
Current OA Subaccount: TA ProFundUltraBear
N/A
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Rider Name Retirement Income Max®3 Retirement Income Choice® 1.23 Retirement Income Choice® 1.63
Rider Form Number1RGMB 41 0513 - (Single Life)RGMB 41 0513 - (Joint Life)
RGMB 35 0109 (w/o IE)RGMB 36 0109 (with IE)
RGMB 37 0809 - (w/o IE)RGMB 38 0809 - (with IE)
Withdrawal Benefits - See “AdjustedPartial Surrenders - GuaranteedLifetime Withdrawal Benefit Riders”and “Adjusted Partial Surrenders -Income Link” appendices for examplesshowing the effect of withdrawals onthe WB.
The percentage is determined by theattained age of the annuitant2 at thetime of the first withdrawal.
Please see the Prior Withdrawal andGrowth Percentages Appendix in theStatement of Additional Informationfor your applicable WithdrawalPercentage.
• Starting the rider anniversaryfollowing the annuitant’s2 59th
birthday, the withdrawal percentageincreases above 0% which creates aRWA available under the rider forwithdrawal.
• On each rider anniversary, the RWAwill be reset equal to the greater of:1) The WB multiplied by theWithdrawal Percentage based onthe attained age of the annuitant2
at the time of their firstwithdrawal if applicable, and
2) The RMD amount for this policyfor the current calendar year.
• The policyholder does not have totake the entire RWA in any year.
• If they do not take the full amountavailable, the remaining portion doesnot carry over to the next rider year.
The percentage (after 12/12/2011) isdetermined by the attained age of theannuitant2 at the time of the firstwithdrawal.Age 1st WD Single Life WD%0 - 58...................................0.0%59-64...................................4.0%65-79...................................5.0%80 + .....................................6.0%
Age 1st WD Joint Life WD%0 - 58...................................0.0%59-64...................................3.5%65-79...................................4.5%80 + .....................................5.5%
NOTE: Prior to 2/1/2010 the agebands regarding the withdrawalpercentages above were as follows:0-58 59-69 70-79 80+– After 2/1/2010 and prior to12/12/2011 the age bands regardingthe withdrawal percentages above wereas follows:0-58 59-64 65-74 75+
• Starting the rider anniversaryfollowing the annuitant’s2 59th
birthday, the withdrawal percentageincreases above 0% which creates aRWA available under the rider forwithdrawal.
• On each rider anniversary, the RWAwill be reset equal to the greater of:1) The WB multiplied by theWithdrawal Percentage based onthe attained age of the annuitant2
at the time of their firstwithdrawal if applicable, and
2) The RMD amount for this policyfor the current calendar year.
• The policyholder does not have totake the entire RWA in any year.
• If they do not take the full amountavailable, the remaining portion doesnot carry over to the next rider year.
The percentage is determined by theattained age of the annuitant2 at thetime of the first withdrawal.Single Life RidersAge 1st WD Single Life WD%0 - 58...................................0.0%59-64...................................4.0%65-79...................................5.0%80 + .....................................6.0%
Joint Life RidersIssued on or after 5/1/14Age 1st WD Joint Life WD%0 - 58...................................0.0%59-64...................................4.0%65-79...................................5.0%80 + .....................................6.0%
Issued prior to 5/1/140 - 58...................................0.0%59-64...................................3.5%65-79...................................4.5%80 + .....................................5.5%
• Starting the rider anniversaryfollowing the annuitant’s2 59th
birthday, the withdrawal percentageincreases above 0% which creates aRWA available under the rider forwithdrawal.
• On each rider anniversary, the RWAwill be reset equal to the greater of:1) The WB multiplied by theWithdrawal Percentage based onthe attained age of the annuitant2
at the time of their firstwithdrawal if applicable, and
2) The RMD amount for this policyfor the current calendar year.
• The policyholder does not have totake the entire RWA in any year.
• If they do not take the full amountavailable, the remaining portion doesnot carry over to the next rider year.
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Rider Name Retirement Income Max®3 Retirement Income Choice® 1.23 Retirement Income Choice® 1.63
Rider Form Number1RGMB 41 0513 - (Single Life)RGMB 41 0513 - (Joint Life)
RGMB 35 0109 (w/o IE)RGMB 36 0109 (with IE)
RGMB 37 0809 - (w/o IE)RGMB 38 0809 - (with IE)
Automatic Step-Up Benefit On each rider anniversary, the WB willbe set to the greatest of:1) The current WB:2) The policy value on the rideranniversary;
3) The highest policy value on a ridermonthiversarySM*; or
4) The current WB immediately priorto anniversary processing increasedby the growth rate percentage**
* Item 3) is set to zero if there havebeen any excess withdrawals in thecurrent rider year.** Item 4) is set to zero after the first 10years or if there have been anywithdrawals in the current rider year.
A step-up will occur if the largest valueis either 2) or 3) above. A step-up willallow us to change the rider feepercentage after the 5th rideranniversary.
• If the largest value is 1) or 4) above,this is not considered a step-up.
• Owner will have a 30 day windowafter the rider anniversary to rejectan automatic step-up if we increasethe rider fee. — Must be in writing.
• If an owner rejects an automaticstep-up, they retain the right to allfuture automatic step-ups.
NOTE: The benefit percentage willalso increase if you have crossed intoanother age band prior to an automaticstep-ups after the election date.
On each rider anniversary, the WB willbe set to the greatest of:1) The current WB:2) The policy value on the rideranniversary;
3) The highest policy value on a ridermonthiversarySM*; or
4) The current WB immediately priorto anniversary processing increasedby the growth rate percentage**
* Item 3) is set to zero if there havebeen any excess withdrawals in thecurrent rider year.** Item 4) is set to zero after the first 10years or if there have been anywithdrawals in the current rider year.
A step-up will occur if the largest valueis either 2) or 3) above. A step-up willallow us to change the rider feepercentage after the 5th rideranniversary.
• If the largest value is 1) or 4) above,this is not considered a step-up.
• Owner will have a 30 day windowafter the rider anniversary to rejectan automatic step-up if we increasethe rider fee. — Must be in writing.
• If an owner rejects an automaticstep-up, they retain the right to allfuture automatic step-ups.
NOTE: The benefit percentage willalso increase if you have crossed intoanother age band prior to an automaticstep-ups after the election date.
On each rider anniversary, the WB willbe set to the greatest of:1) The current WB:2) The policy value on the rideranniversary;
3) The highest policy value on a ridermonthiversarySM*; or
4) The current WB immediately priorto anniversary processing increasedby the growth rate percentage**
* Item 3) is set to zero if there havebeen any excess withdrawals in thecurrent rider year.** Item 4) is set to zero after the first 10years or if there have been anywithdrawals in the current rider year.
A step-up will occur if the largest valueis either 2) or 3) above. A step-up willallow us to change the rider feepercentage after the 5th rideranniversary.
• If the largest value is 1) or 4) above,this is not considered a step-up.
• Owner will have a 30 day windowafter the rider anniversary to rejectan automatic step-up if we increasethe rider fee. — Must be in writing.
• If an owner rejects an automaticstep-up, they retain the right to allfuture automatic step-ups.
NOTE: The benefit percentage willalso increase if you have crossed intoanother age band prior to an automaticstep-ups after the election date.
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Rider Name Retirement Income Max®3 Retirement Income Choice® 1.23 Retirement Income Choice® 1.63
Rider Form Number1RGMB 41 0513 - (Single Life)RGMB 41 0513 - (Joint Life)
RGMB 35 0109 (w/o IE)RGMB 36 0109 (with IE)
RGMB 37 0809 - (w/o IE)RGMB 38 0809 - (with IE)
Exercising Rider Exercising Base Benefit: Thepolicyholder is guaranteed to be able towithdraw up to the RWA each rideryear even if the policy value is zero atthe time of withdrawal. The riderbenefits cease when the annuitant2 hasdied.
Exercising Base Benefit: Thepolicyholder is guaranteed to be able towithdraw up to the RWA each rideryear even if the policy value is zero atthe time of withdrawal. The riderbenefits cease when the annuitant2 hasdied.Exercising Death Option: Thisoptional feature may be elected withthis rider. Upon the death of anannuitant2, this rider will pay anadditional death benefit amount equalto the excess, if any, of the RDB overthe greater of the base policy deathbenefit or any GMDB.Exercising the Income EnhancementOption:If qualifications are met, this optionalfeature doubles the income benefitpercentage until the annuitant2 is nolonger confined (either has left thefacility or deceased).Qualifications:– Confinement must be due to amedical necessity due to physical orcognitive ailment.– Must be the annuitant2 who isconfined.– Waiting period of 1 year from therider date before the increase in theincome benefit percentage is applicable.– Elimination period is 180 dayswithin the last 12 months which can besatisfied during the waiting period.– Proof of confinement is required.This may be a statement from aphysician or a hospital or nursingfacility administrator.– Qualification standards can be metagain on the annuitant’s2 life.
Exercising Base Benefit: Thepolicyholder is guaranteed to be able towithdraw up to the RWA each rideryear even if the policy value is zero atthe time of withdrawal. The riderbenefits cease when the annuitant2 hasdied.Exercising Death Option: Thisoptional feature may be elected withthis rider. Upon the death of anannuitant2, this rider will pay anadditional death benefit amount equalto the excess, if any, of the RDB overthe greater of the base policy deathbenefit or any GMDB.Exercising the Income EnhancementOption:If qualifications are met, this optionalfeature doubles the income benefitpercentage until the annuitant2 is nolonger confined (either has left thefacility or deceased).Qualifications:– Confinement must be due to amedical necessity due to physical orcognitive ailment.– Must be the annuitant2 who isconfined.– Waiting period of 1 year from therider date before the increase in theincome benefit percentage is applicable.– Elimination period is 180 dayswithin the last 12 months which can besatisfied during the waiting period.– Proof of confinement is required.This may be a statement from aphysician or a hospital or nursingfacility administrator.– Qualification standards can be metagain on the annuitant’s2 life.
Income Benefit or Other BenefitPayout Considerations
Growth: Benefit is not electedseparately, but is built into the rider.The WB will grow annually. This willonly be credited on the rideranniversary for up to 10 rider years. If awithdrawal has occurred in the currentrider year growth will not be applied.
Please see the Prior Withdrawal andGrowth Percentages Appendix in theStatement of Additional Informationfor your applicable Growth Percentage.
NOTE: There is not an adjustment orcredit for partial years of interest.Growth is not accumulated daily. Onlycalculated at the end of the year if nowithdrawals were taken.
Growth: Benefit is not electedseparately, but is built into the rider.The WB will grow at 5% growthannually. This will only be credited onthe rider anniversary for up to 10 rideryears. If a withdrawal has occurred inthe current rider year the 5% growthwill not be applied.
NOTE: There is not an adjustment orcredit for partial years of interest.Growth is not accumulated daily. Onlycalculated at the end of the year if nowithdrawals were taken.
Growth: Benefit is not electedseparately, but is built into the rider.The WB will grow annually. This willonly be credited on the rideranniversary for up to 10 rider years. If awithdrawal has occurred in the currentrider year growth will not be applied.
NOTE: There is not an adjustment orcredit for partial years of interest.Growth is not accumulated daily. Onlycalculated at the end of the year if nowithdrawals were taken.
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Rider Name Retirement Income Max®3 Retirement Income Choice® 1.23 Retirement Income Choice® 1.63
Rider Form Number1RGMB 41 0513 - (Single Life)RGMB 41 0513 - (Joint Life)
RGMB 35 0109 (w/o IE)RGMB 36 0109 (with IE)
RGMB 37 0809 - (w/o IE)RGMB 38 0809 - (with IE)
Rider Upgrade N/A • Upgrades allowed within a 30 daywindow following each successive 5th
rider anniversary.
• Rider availability and fees may varyat time of upgrade
• Upgrades are subject to issue agerestrictions of the rider at the time ofupgrade. Currently the maximumupgrade age is 85 years old.
• An upgrade will reset the WB andRDB.
• Rider Fee Percentage will be the feepercentage that applies to the newrider at the time of upgrade.
• Growth percentage will be thepercentage available at the time ofupgrade.
• Upgrades allowed within a 30 daywindow following each successive 5th
rider anniversary.
• Rider availability and fees may varyat time of upgrade
• Upgrades are subject to issue agerestrictions of the rider at the time ofupgrade. Currently the maximumupgrade age is 85 years old.
• An upgrade will reset the WB andRDB.
• Rider Fee Percentage will be the feepercentage that applies to the newrider at the time of upgrade.
• Growth percentage will be thepercentage available at the time ofupgrade.
Rider Termination • The rider can be “free looked”within 30 days of issue. The requestmust be made in writing.
• The rider will be terminated uponpolicy surrender, annuitization,annuitant2 death or upgrade.
• The date the policy to which thisrider is attached is assigned or if theowner is changed without ourapproval.
• Termination allowed within 30 daywindow following each successive 5th
rider anniversary.
• The rider will be terminated the datewe receive written notice from yourequesting termination.
• After termination, there is no waitperiod to re-add the rider, assumingthe rider is still being offered.
• The rider can be “free looked”within 30 days of issue. The requestmust be made in writing.
• The rider will be terminated uponpolicy surrender, annuitization,annuitant2 death or upgrade.
• The date the policy to which thisrider is attached is assigned or if theowner is changed without ourapproval.
• Termination allowed within 30 daywindow following each successive 5th
rider anniversary.
• The rider will be terminated the datewe receive written notice from yourequesting termination.
• After termination, there is no waitperiod to re-add the rider, assumingthe rider is still being offered.
• The rider can be “free looked”within 30 days of issue. The requestmust be made in writing.
• The rider will be terminated uponpolicy surrender, annuitization,annuitant2 death or upgrade.
• The date the policy to which thisrider is attached is assigned or if theowner is changed without ourapproval.
• Termination allowed within 30 daywindow following each successive 5th
rider anniversary.
• The rider will be terminated the datewe receive written notice from yourequesting termination.
• After termination, there is no waitperiod to re-add the rider, assumingthe rider is still being offered.
(1) Rider form number may be found on the bottom left corner of your rider pages.(2) If the rider’s Joint Life option has been elected for an additional fee, the benefits and features available could differ from the Single Life Option
based on the age of the annuitant’s spouse.(3) This rider and additional options may vary for certain policies and may not be available for all policies. This disclosure explains the material
features of the riders. The application and operation of the riders are governed by the terms and conditions of the rider itself.
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APPENDIX
ADDITIONAL DEATH DISTRIBUTION RIDER
The following example illustrates the Additional Death Distribution additional death benefit payable by this rider as well as the effectof a partial surrender on the Additional Death Distribution benefit amount. The annuitant is less than age 71 on the Rider Date.
Example 1
Assumptions:Policy value on the rider date = $100,000Premiums paid after the rider date before surrender = $25,000Gross partial surrenders after the rider date = $30,000Policy value on date of surrender = $150,000
Summary:
Rider earnings on date of surrender (policy value on date of surrender – policy value on rider date – premiums paidafter rider date + surrenders since rider date that exceeded rider earnings = $150,000 - $100,000 - $25,000 + 0):
$ 25,000
Amount of surrender that exceeds rider earnings ($30,000 - $25,000): $ 5,000Base policy death benefit (assumed) on the date of death benefit calculation: $200,000Policy value on the date of death benefit calculations: $175,000Rider earnings (= policy value on date of death benefit calculations – policy value on rider date – premiums sincerider date + surrenders since rider date that exceeded rider earnings = $175,000 - $100,000 - $25,000 + $5,000):
$ 55,000
Additional death benefit amount (= additional death benefit factor * rider earnings = 40%* $55,000): $ 22,000Total death benefit paid (= base policy death benefit plus additional death benefit amount): $222,000
Example 2
Assumptions:Policy value on the rider date = $100,000Premiums paid after the rider date before surrender = $0Gross partial surrenders after the rider date = $0Base policy death benefit (assumed) on the date of death benefit calculation = $100,000Policy value on the date of death benefit calculations = $75,000
Summary:
Rider earnings (= policy value on date of death benefit calculations – policy value on rider date – premiums sincerider date + surrenders since rider date that exceeded rider earnings = $75,000 - $100,000 - $0 + $0):
$ 0
Additional death benefit amount (= additional death benefit factor * rider earnings = 40%* $0): $ 0Total death benefit paid (= base policy death benefit plus additional death benefit amount): $100,000
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ADDITIONAL DEATH DISTRIBUTION+ RIDER
Assume the Additional Death Distribution+ is added to a new policy opened with $100,000 initial premium payment. The annuitantis less than age 71 on the rider date. On the first and second rider anniversaries, the policy value is $110,000 and $95,000 respectivelywhen the rider fees are deducted. The annuitant adds a $25,000 premium payment in the 3rd rider year when the policy value isequal to $115,000 and then takes a withdrawal of $35,000 during the 4th rider year when the policy value is equal to $145,000. After5 years, the policy value is equal to $130,000 and the death proceeds are equal to $145,000.
Example 1
Assumptions:Account value on rider date (equals initial policy value since new policy) = $100,000Additional death benefit during first rider year = $0Rider fee on first rider anniversary (= rider fee * policy value = 0.55% * $110,000) = $605Additional death benefit during 2nd rider year (= sum of total rider fees paid) = $605
Summary:
Rider fee on second rider anniversary (= rider fee * policy value = 0.55% * $95,000) $ 522.50Additional death benefit during 3rd rider year (= sum of total rider fees paid = $605 + $522.50) $ 1,127.50Rider benefit base in 3rd rider year prior to premium addition (= account value less premiums added since riderdate = $115,000 – $0)
$115,000.00
Rider benefit base in 3rd rider year after premium addition (= $140,000 - $25,000) $115,000.00Rider benefit base in 4th rider year prior to withdrawal (= account value less premiums added since rider date =$145,000 - $25,000)
$120,000.00
Rider benefit base in 4th rider year after withdrawal = (account value less premiums added since rider date=$110,000 - $25,000)
$ 85,000.00
Rider benefit base in 5th rider year (= $130,000 - $25,000) $105,000.00Additional death benefit = rider benefit percentage * rider benefit base = 30% * $105,000 $ 31,500.00Total death proceeds in 5th rider year (= base policy death proceeds + additional death benefit amount = $145,000+ $31,500)
$176,500.00
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LIVING BENEFITS RIDER ADJUSTED PARTIALWITHDRAWALS
The following examples show the effect of withdrawals on the benefits under the Living Benefits Rider.
GUARANTEED MINIMUM ACCUMULATION BENEFIT
Gross partial withdrawals will reduce the guaranteed future value by an amount equal to the greater of:1) the gross partial withdrawal amount; and2) a pro rata amount, the result of (A / B) * C, where:
A is the amount of gross partial withdrawal;B is the policy value immediately prior to the gross partial withdrawal; andC is the guaranteed future value immediately prior to the gross partial withdrawal.
The following demonstrates, on a purely hypothetical basis, the effects of partial withdrawals under the guaranteed minimumaccumulation benefit.
Example 1:
Assumptions:Policy value prior to withdrawal (“PV”) = $90,000Guaranteed future value prior to withdrawal (“GFV”) = $100,000Gross withdrawal amount (“WD”) = $10,000
Step One. What is the pro rata value of the amount withdrawn?1. Formula is (WD / PV) * GFV = pro rata amount2. ($10,000 / $90,000) * $100,000 = $11,111.11
Step Two. Which is larger, the $10,000 withdrawal or the $11,111.11 pro rata amount?$11,111.11 pro rata amount
Step Three. After the withdrawal is taken, what will be new guaranteed future value?$100,000 - $11,111.11 = $88,888.89
Result. If no more withdrawals are taken, the guaranteed future value on the 10th rider anniversary is $88,888.89.
Example 2:
Assumptions:PV = $120,000GFV= $100,000WD= $10,000
Step One. What is the pro rata value of the amount withdrawn?1. Formula is (WD / PV) * GFV = pro rata amount2. ($10,000 / $120,000) * $100,000 = $8,333.33
Step Two. Which is larger, the $10,000 withdrawal or the $8,333.33 pro rata amount?$10,000 withdrawal
Step Three. After the withdrawal is taken, what will be new guaranteed future value?$100,000 - $10,000 = $90,000
Result. If no more withdrawals are taken, the guaranteed future value on the 10th Rider Anniversary is $90,000.
GUARANTEED LIFETIMEWITHDRAWAL BENEFIT
Total Withdrawal Base. Gross partial withdrawals up to the maximum annual withdrawal amount will not reduce the totalwithdrawal base. Gross partial withdrawals in excess of the maximum annual withdrawal amount will reduce the total withdrawal baseby an amount equal to the greater of:1) the excess gross partial withdrawal amount; and
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2) a pro rata amount, the result of (A / B) * C, where:A is the excess gross partial withdrawal (the amount in excess of the guaranteed annual withdrawal amount remaining prior to
the withdrawal);B is the policy value after the maximum annual withdrawal amount has been withdrawn, but prior to the withdrawal of the
excess amount; andC is the total withdrawal base prior to the withdrawal of the excess amount.
Minimum Remaining Withdrawal Amount. Gross partial withdrawals up to the maximum annual withdrawal amount will reducethe minimum remaining withdrawal amount by the same amount (dollar-for-dollar). Gross partial withdrawals in excess of themaximum annual withdrawal amount will reduce the minimum remaining withdrawal amount by an amount equal to the greater of:1) the excess gross partial withdrawal amount; and2) a pro rata amount, the result of (A / B) * C, where:
A is the excess gross partial withdrawal (the amount in excess of the guaranteed annual withdrawal amount remaining prior tothe withdrawal);
B is the policy value after the maximum annual withdrawal amount has been withdrawn, but prior to the withdrawal of theexcess amount; and
C is the minimum remaining withdrawal amount after the maximum annual withdrawal amount has been withdrawn, butprior to the withdrawal of the excess amount.
The following demonstrates, on a purely hypothetical basis, the effects of partial withdrawals under the guaranteed lifetimewithdrawal benefit.
When a withdrawal is taken, three parts of the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit can be affected:1. Minimum remaining withdrawal amount (“MRWA”)2. Total withdrawal base (“TWB”)3. Maximum annual withdrawal amount (“MAWA”)
Example 1 (7% “principal back”):
Assumptions:TWB = $100,000MRWA = $100,0007%WD would be $7,000 (7% of the current $100,000 total withdrawal base)WD = $7,000Excess withdrawal (“EWD”) = NonePV = $100,000You = Owner and Annuitant (Age 60)
Step One. Is any portion of the withdrawal greater than the “principal back” maximum annual withdrawal amount?No. There is no excess withdrawal under the “principal back” guarantee if no more than $7,000 is withdrawn.
Step Two. What is the minimum remaining withdrawal amount after the withdrawal has been taken?1. Total to deduct from the minimum remaining withdrawal amount is $7,000 (there is no excess to deduct)2. $100,000 - $7,000 = $93,000.
Result. In this example, because no portion of the withdrawal was in excess of $7,000, the “principal back” total withdrawal basedoes not change and the “principal back” minimum remaining withdrawal amount is $93,000.00.
Example 2 (7% “principal back”):
Assumptions:TWB = $100,000MRWA = $100,0007%WD would be $7,000 (7% of the current $100,000 total withdrawal base)WD = $8,000EWD = $1,000 ($8,000 - $7,000)PV = $90,000You = Owner and Annuitant (Age 60)
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Step One. Is any portion of the total withdrawal greater than the maximum annual withdrawal amount?Yes. $8,000 - $7,000 = $1,000 (the excess withdrawal amount)
Step Two. Calculate how much of the “principal back” minimum remaining withdrawal amount is affected by the excess withdrawal.1. Formula for pro rata amount is: (EWD / (PV - 7%WD)) * (MRWA - 7%WD)2. ($1,000 / ($90,000 - $7,000)) * ($100,000 - $7,000) = $1,120.48
Step Three. Which is larger, the actual $1,000 excess withdrawal amount or the $1,120.48 pro rata amount?$1,120.48 pro rata amount
Step Four. What is the “principal back” minimum remaining withdrawal amount after the withdrawal has been taken?1. Total to deduct from the minimum remaining withdrawal amount is $7,000 + $1,120.48 (pro rata excess) = $8,120.482. $100,000 - $8,120.48 = $91,879.52
Result. The “principal back” minimum remaining withdrawal amount is $91,879.52.
NOTE. For the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit, because there was an excess withdrawal amount, the total withdrawal baseneeds to be adjusted as well as a new lower maximum annual withdrawal amount. Had the withdrawal for this example not beenmore than $7,000, the “principal back” total withdrawal base would remain at $100,000 and the “principal back” maximum annualwithdrawal amount would be $7,000. However, because an excess withdrawal has been taken, the total withdrawal base is alsochanged (this is the amount the 7% is based on).
New “principal back” total withdrawal base:
Step One. The total withdrawal base is only reduced by the excess withdrawal amount or the pro rata amount if greater.
Step Two. Calculate how much the total withdrawal base is affected by the excess withdrawal.1. The formula is (EWD / (PV - 7%WD)) * TWB before any adjustments2. ($1,000 / ($90,000 - $7,000)) * $100,000 = $1,204.82
Step Three. Which is larger, the actual $1,000 excess withdrawal amount or the $1,204.82 pro rata amount?$1,204.82 pro rata amount.
Step Four. What is the new total withdrawal base upon which the maximum annual withdrawal amount is based?$100,000 - $1,204.82 = $98,795.18
Result. The new “principal back” total withdrawal base is $98,795.18
New “principal back” maximum annual withdrawal amount:
Because the “principal back” total withdrawal base was adjusted (due to the excess withdrawal) we have to calculate a new maximumannual withdrawal amount for the 7% “principal back” guarantee that will be available starting on the next rider anniversary. Thiscalculation assumes no more activity prior to the next rider anniversary.
Step One. What is the new “principal back” maximum annual withdrawal amount?$98,795.18 (the adjusted total withdrawal base) * 7% = $6,915.66
Result. Going forward, the maximum you can take out in a rider year is $6,915.66 without causing an excess withdrawal for the“principal back” guarantee and further reduction of the “principal back” total withdrawal base.
Example 3 (5% “for life”):
Assumptions:TWB = $100,000MRWA = $100,0005%WD would be $5,000 (5% of the current $100,000 total withdrawal base)WD = $5,000Excess withdrawal (“EWD”) = NonePV = $100,000You = Owner and Annuitant (Age 60)
Step One. Is any portion of the withdrawal greater than the “for life” maximum annual withdrawal amount?No. There is no excess withdrawal under the “for life” guarantee if no more than $5,000 is withdrawn.
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Step Two. What is the minimum remaining withdrawal amount after the withdrawal has been taken?1. Total to deduct from the minimum remaining withdrawal amount is $5,000 (there is no excess to deduct).2. $100,000 - $5,000 = $95,000.
Result. In this example, because no portion of the withdrawal was in excess of $5,000, the “for life” total withdrawal base does notchange and the “for life” minimum remaining withdrawal amount is $95,000.00.
Example 4 (5% “for life”):
Assumptions:TWB = $100,000MRWA = $100,0005%WD would be $5,000 (5% of the current $100,000 total withdrawal base)WD = $7,000EWD = $2,000 ($7,000 - $5,000)PV = $90,000You = Owner and Annuitant (Age 60)
Step One. Is any portion of the total withdrawal greater than the maximum annual withdrawal amount?Yes. $7,000 - $5,000 = $2,000 (the excess withdrawal amount)
Step Two. Calculate how much of the “for life” minimum remaining withdrawal amount is affected by the excess withdrawal.1. Formula for pro rata amount is: (EWD / (PV - 5%WD)) * (MRWA - 5%WD)2. ($2,000 / ($90,000 - $5,000)) * ($100,000 - $5,000) = $2,235.29
Step Three. Which is larger, the actual $2,000 excess withdrawal amount or the $2,235.29 pro rata amount?$2,235.29 pro rata amount
Step Four. What is the “for life” minimum remaining withdrawal amount after the withdrawal has been taken?1. Total to deduct from the minimum remaining withdrawal amount is $5,000 + $2,235.29 (pro rata excess) = $7,235.292. $100,000 - $7,235.29 = $92,764.71
Result. The “for life” minimum remaining withdrawal amount is $92,764.71.
NOTE. For the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit, because there was an excess withdrawal amount, the total withdrawal baseneeds to be adjusted as well as a new lower maximum annual withdrawal amount. Had the withdrawal for this example not beenmore than $5,000, the “for life” total withdrawal base would remain at $100,000 and the “for life” maximum annual withdrawalamount would be $5,000. However, because an excess withdrawal has been taken, the total withdrawal base is also changed (this is theamount the 5% is based on).
New “for life” total withdrawal base:
Step One. The total withdrawal base is only reduced by the excess withdrawal amount or the pro rata amount if greater.
Step Two. Calculate how much the total withdrawal base is affected by the excess withdrawal.1. The formula is (EWD / (PV - 5%WD)) * TWB before any adjustments2. ($2,000 / ($90,000 - $5,000)) * $100,000 = $2,352.94
Step Three. Which is larger, the actual $2,000 excess withdrawal amount or the $2,352.94 pro rata amount?$2,352.94 pro rata amount.
Step Four. What is the new total withdrawal base upon which the maximum annual withdrawal amount is based?$100,000 - $2,352.94 = $97,647.06
Result. The new “for life” total withdrawal base is $97,647.06
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New “for life” maximum annual withdrawal amount:
Because the “for life” total withdrawal base was adjusted (due to the excess withdrawal) we have to calculate a new maximum annualwithdrawal amount for the 5% “for life” guarantee that will be available starting on the next rider anniversary. This calculationassumes no more activity prior to the next rider anniversary.
Step One. What is the new “for life” maximum annual withdrawal amount?$97,647.06 (the adjusted total withdrawal base) * 5% = $4,882.35
Result. Going forward, the maximum you can take out in a rider year is $4,882.35 without causing an excess withdrawal for the “forlife” guarantee and further reduction of the “for life” total withdrawal base.
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PAM METHOD TRANSFERS
To make the Living Benefits Rider available, we monitor your policy value and guarantees under the rider daily and periodicallytransfer amounts between your selected investment options and the PAM Subaccount. We determine the amount and timing of PAMMethod transfers between the investment options and the PAM Subaccount according to a mathematical model.
The mathematical model is designed to calculate how much of your policy value should be allocated to the PAM Subaccount. Basedon this calculation, transfers into or out of the PAM Subaccount will occur (subject to the previously disclosed thresholds). Theformula is:
Percent of Policy Value required in PAM Subaccount (or X) = e-Dividend*Time *(1- NormDist(d1))
Where:e = Base of the Natural LogarithmNormDist = Cumulative Standard Normal Distributiond1 = [ln(G)+(R – F +.5*V ^ 2)* T]/[V * T^.5]
In order to calculate the percent of policy value required in the PAM Subaccount, we must first calculate d1:d1 = [ln(G)+(R – F +.5*V ^ 2)* T]/[V * T^.5]
Where:ln = Natural Logarithm FunctionG = Guarantee RatioR = RateF = FeesV = VolatilityT = Time
After calculating d1, the percent of policy value required in the PAM Subaccount can be calculated. Once calculated, appropriatetransfers into or out of the PAM Subaccount will occur (subject to the thresholds).
Following is a brief discussion of the values used in the formula.
◆ The POLICY VALUE includes the value in both the investment options and in the PAM Subaccount.◆ The GUARANTEE RATIO is the policy value divided by 7% “Principal Back” Minimum Remaining Withdrawal Amount.
◆ The RATE is the interest rate used for the PAM Method. It is based on a long-term expectation based on historical interestrates and may vary over time.
◆ The FEES is an approximation of average policy fees and charges associated with policies that have elected the LivingBenefits Rider. This value may change over time.
◆ The VOLATILITY represents the volatility of the returns of policy value for all in force policies and is based on thelong-term expectation of the degree to which the policy values tend to fluctuate. This value may vary over time.
◆ The TIME is an approximation based on actuarial calculations of historical average number of years (including any fraction)which we anticipate remain until any potential payments are made under the benefit. This value may vary over time.
◆ The PERCENT OF POLICY VALUE TO BE ALLOCATED TOTHE PAM SUBACCOUNT is computed for eachpolicy. Ultimately the allocation for a policy takes into account the guarantees under the rider and the limit on allocations tothe PAM Subaccount.
◆ The CUMULATIVE STANDARD NORMAL DISTRIBUTION function assumes that random events are distributedaccording to the classic bell curve. For a given value it computes the percentage of such events which can be expected to beless than that value.
◆ The NATURAL LOGARITHM function for a given value, computes the power to which e must be raised, in order toresult in that value. Here, e is the base of the natural logarithms, or approximately 2.718282.
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Example:Day 1: Policy Value Declines by 10%
For purposes of this example we will assume that the policy value declines by 10% to $90,000 the day after the rider issue date fromthe initial premium amount of $100,000 producing a guarantee ratio of 90% ($90,000/$100,000). We will also assume:
Guarantee Ratio = 90%Rate = 4.5%Volatility = 10%Fees = 3%Time = 20
First we calculate d1.d1=[ln(G)+(R – F +.5*V ^ 2)* T]/[V * T^.5]d1=[ln(.90)+(.045 – .03 +.5*.10 ^ 2)* 20]/[.10 * 20^.5]d1=.658832
Using the value we just calculated for d1 we can now calculate the percent of policy value required in the PAM Subaccount.
Percent of Policy Value in PAM Subaccount (or X) = e-Dividend*Time *(1-NormDist(d1))X= (2.718282 ^ -.03 * 20) * (1 – NormDist(.658832))X = 13.9948%
Therefore, 13.9948% of the policy value is transferred to the PAM Subaccount, resulting in a total transfer of $12,595.32.
Day 2: Policy Value Recovers to 105% of Initial Value after the 10% Decline
For purposes of this example we will assume that after the policy value declined to $90,000 it recovered the next day to $105,000producing a guarantee ratio of 105% ($105,000/$100,000). We will also assume:
Guarantee Ratio = 105%Rate = 4.5%Volatility = 10%Fees = 3%Time = 20
First we calculate d1.d1=[ln(G)+(R – F +.5*V ^ 2)* T]/[V * T^.5]d1=[ln(1.05)+(.045 – .03 +.5*.10 ^ 2)* 20]/[.10 * 20^.5]d1= 1.003524
Using the value we just calculated for d1 we can now calculate the percent of policy value required in the PAM Subaccount.
Percent of Policy Value in PAM Subaccount (or X) = e-Dividend*Time *(1 - NormDist(d1))X= (2.718282 ^ -.03 * 20) * (1 – NormDist(1.003524))X = 8.6605%
While the mathematical model would suggest we transfer only a portion of the policy value in the PAM Subaccount into yourinvestment options (leaving 8.6605% in the PAM Subaccount), all of the policy value in the PAM Subaccount will be transferred intoyour investment options. If the Guarantee Ratio equals or exceeds 100%, then your policy value is greater than or equal to the valueof the guarantee and there is no current need for any policy value to be allocated to the PAM Subaccount.
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HYPOTHETICAL ADJUSTED PARTIAL SURRENDERS -GUARANTEED LIFETIMEWITHDRAWAL BENEFIT RIDERS
When a withdrawal is taken, three parts of the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit can be affected:1. Withdrawal Base (“WB”) (also referred to as Total Withdrawal Base (“TWB”) for some riders);2. Rider Withdrawal Amount (“RWA”) (also referred to as Maximum Annual Withdrawal Amount (“MAWA”) for some riders);
and3. Rider Death Benefit (“RDB”) (also referred to as Minimum Remaining Withdrawal Amount (“MRWA”) for some riders (if
applicable)).
Withdrawal Base. Gross partial withdrawals in a rider year up to the rider withdrawal amount will not reduce the withdrawal base.Gross partial withdrawals in a rider year in excess of the rider withdrawal amount will reduce the withdrawal base by an amount equalto the greater of:1) the excess gross partial withdrawal amount; and2) a pro rata amount, the result of (A / B) * C, where:
A is the excess gross partial withdrawal (the amount in excess of the rider withdrawal amount remaining prior to thewithdrawal);
B is the policy value after the rider withdrawal amount has been withdrawn, but prior to the withdrawal of the excess amount;and
C is the withdrawal base prior to the withdrawal of the excess amount.
Rider Death Benefit. Gross partial withdrawals in a rider year up to the rider withdrawal amount will reduce the rider death benefitby the amount withdrawn (dollar-for-dollar). Gross partial withdrawals in a rider year in excess of the rider withdrawal amount willreduce the rider death benefit by an amount equal to the greater of:1) the excess gross partial withdrawal amount; and2) a pro rata amount, the result of (A / B) * C, where:
A is the excess gross partial withdrawal (the amount in excess of the rider withdrawal amount remaining prior to thewithdrawal);
B is the policy value after the rider withdrawal amount has been withdrawn, but prior to the withdrawal of the excess amount;and
C is the rider death benefit after the rider withdrawal amount has been withdrawn, but prior to the withdrawal of the excessamount.
The following demonstrates, on a purely hypothetical basis, the effects of partial withdrawals under a guaranteed lifetime withdrawalbenefit. The withdrawal percentages shown may not be available on all riders. Certain features (growth and rider death benefits) maynot be available on all riders. For information regarding a specific rider, please refer to that rider section in this prospectus.
Example 1 (Base):
Assumptions:WB = $100,000Withdrawal Percentage = 5%RWA = 5% withdrawal would be $5,000 (5% of the current $100,000 withdrawal base)Gross partial withdrawal (“GPWD”) = $5,000Excess withdrawal (“EWD”) = NonePolicy Value (“PV”) = $100,000
Question: Is any portion of the withdrawal greater than the rider withdrawal amount?No. There is no excess withdrawal under the guarantee since no more than $5,000 is withdrawn.
Result. In this example, because no portion of the withdrawal was in excess of $5,000, the withdrawal base does not change.
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Example 2 (Excess Withdrawal):
Assumptions:WB = $100,000Withdrawal Percentage = 5%RWA = 5% withdrawal would be $5,000 (5% of the current $100,000 withdrawal base)GPWD = $7,000EWD = $2,000 ($7,000 - $5,000)PV = $90,000
NOTE. For the guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit, because there was an excess withdrawal amount, the withdrawal base needs tobe adjusted and a new lower rider withdrawal amount calculated. Had the withdrawal for this example not been more than $5,000,the withdrawal base would remain at $100,000 and the rider withdrawal amount would be $5,000. However, because an excesswithdrawal has been taken, the withdrawal base is also reduced (this is the amount the 5% is based on).
New withdrawal base:
Step One. The withdrawal base is reduced only by the amount of the excess withdrawal or the pro rata amount, if greater.
Step Two. Calculate how much the withdrawal base is affected by the excess withdrawal.1. The formula is (EWD / (PV - 5% withdrawal)) * WB before any adjustments2. ($2,000 / ($90,000 - $5,000)) * $100,000 = $2,352.94
Step Three. Which is larger, the actual $2,000 excess withdrawal or the $2,352.94 pro rata amount?$2,352.94 pro rata amount.
Step Four. What is the new withdrawal base upon which the rider withdrawal amount is based?$100,000 - $2,352.94 = $97,647.06
Result. The new withdrawal base is $97,647.06
New rider withdrawal amount:
Because the withdrawal base was adjusted (due to the excess withdrawal) we have to calculate a new rider withdrawal amount for the5% guarantee that will be available starting on the next calendar anniversary. This calculation assumes no more activity prior to thenext calendar anniversary.
Question:What is the new rider withdrawal amount?$97,647.06 (the adjusted withdrawal base) * 5% = $4,882.35
Result. Going forward, the maximum you can take out in a year is $4,882.35 without causing an excess withdrawal for the guaranteeand further reduction of the withdrawal base (assuming there are no future automatic step-ups).
Example 3 (Base demonstrating growth):
Assumptions:WB = $100,000Withdrawal Percentage = 5%WB in 10 years (assuming an annual growth rate percentage of 5.0%) = $100,000 * (1 + .05) ^ 10 = $162,889RWA = 5% withdrawal beginning 10 years from the rider date would be $8,144 (5% of the then-current $162,889 withdrawal base)
Please Note:Withdrawals under these riders can begin prior to the 10th rider anniversary, but the WB growth will not occur duringthe rider years when a withdrawal is taken, and the growth stops on the 10th rider anniversary.GPWD = $8,144EWD = NonePV = $90,000 in 10 years
Question: Is any portion of the withdrawal greater than the rider withdrawal amount?No. There is no excess withdrawal under the guarantee if no more than $8,144 is withdrawn.
Result. In this example, because no portion of the withdrawal was in excess of $8,144, the withdrawal base does not change.
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Example 4 (Base demonstrating WB growth with Additional Death Payment Option):
Assumptions:Withdrawal Percentage = 5%WB at rider issue = $100,000WB in 10 years (assuming an annual growth rate percentage of 5%) = $100,000 * (1 + .05) ^ 10 = $162,889RDB (optional additional death benefit for additional cost) = $100,000RWA = 5% withdrawal beginning 10 years from the rider date would be $8,144 (5% of the then-current $162,889 withdrawal base)
Please Note:Withdrawals under these riders can begin prior to the 10th rider anniversary, but the WB growth will not occur duringthe rider years when a withdrawal is taken, and the growth stops on the 10th rider anniversary.GPWD = $8,144EWD = NonePV = $90,000 in 10 years
Step One. Is any portion of the withdrawal greater than the rider withdrawal amount?No. There is no excess withdrawal under the guarantee if no more than $8,144 is withdrawn.
Step Two. What is the rider death benefit after the withdrawal has been taken?1. Total to deduct from the rider death benefit is $8,144 (there is no excess to deduct)2. $100,000 - $8,144 = $91,856.
Result. In this example, because no portion of the withdrawal was in excess of $8,144, the total withdrawal base does not change andthe rider death benefit reduces to $91,856.
Example 5 (Base with WB growth with Additional Death Payment Option illustrating excess withdrawal):
Assumptions:Withdrawal Percentage = 5%.WB at rider issue = $100,000Automatic step-up never occurs and no withdrawals are taken in the first 10 rider years.WB in 10 years (assuming an annual growth rate percentage of 5%) = $100,000 * (1 + .05) ^ 10 = $162,889.RDB (optional additional death benefit for additional cost) = $100,000RWA = 5% withdrawal beginning 10 years from the rider date would be $8,144 (5% of the then-current $162,889 withdrawal base)
Please Note:Withdrawals under these riders can begin prior to the 10th rider anniversary, but the WB growth will not occur duringthe rider years when a withdrawal is taken and the growth stops on the 10th rider anniversary.GPWD = $10,000EWD = $1,856 ($10,000 - $8,144)PV = $90,000 in 10 years
Step One. Is any portion of the total withdrawal greater than the rider withdrawal amount?Yes. $10,000 - $8,144 = $1,856 (the excess withdrawal amount)
Step Two. Calculate how much of the rider death benefit is affected by the excess withdrawal.1. Formula for pro rata amount is: (EWD / (PV - 5% withdrawal)) * (RDB - 5% withdrawal)2. ($1,856 / ($90,000 - $8,144)) * ($100,000 - $8,144) = $2,082.74
Step Three. Which is larger, the actual $1,856 excess withdrawal amount or the $2,082.74 pro rata amount?$2,082.74 pro rata amount.
Step Four. What is the rider death benefit after the withdrawal has been taken?1. Total to deduct from the rider death benefit is $8,144 (RWA) + $2,082.74 (pro rata excess) = $10,226.742. $100,000 - $10,226.74 = $89,773.26.
Result. The rider benefit is $89,773.26.
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Note: Because there was an excess withdrawal amount in this example, the withdrawal base needs to be adjusted and a new lowerrider withdrawal amount calculated. Had the withdrawal for this example not been more than $8,144, the withdrawal base wouldremain at $162,889 and the rider withdrawal amount would be $8,144. However, because an excess withdrawal has been taken, thewithdrawal base is also reduced (this is the amount the 5% is based on).
The 5 For LifeSM,5 For LifeSM with Growth, 5 For LifeSM with Growth and Death, Income SelectSM for Life, Retirement Income Choice®,Retirement Income Choice® with Double Withdrawal Base Benefit, Retirement Income Choice® 1.4, Retirement Income Choice® 1.2,Retirement Income Max® and Retirement Income Choice® 1.6 riders and any additional options they offer may vary for certain policies,may not be available for all policies, and may not be available in all states.
This disclosure explains the material features of the 5 For LifeSM, 5 For LifeSM with Growth, 5 For LifeSM with Growth and Death, IncomeSelectSM for Life, Retirement Income Choice®, Retirement Income Choice® with Double Withdrawal Base Benefit, Retirement IncomeChoice® 1.4, Retirement Income Choice® 1.2, Retirement Income Max® and Retirement Income Choice® 1.6 riders.
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APPENDIX
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE OF THEWITHDRAWAL BASE CALCULATION -RETIREMENT INCOME MAX® RIDER
The following table demonstrates, on a purely hypothetical basis, the withdrawal base calculation for the Retirement Income Max®
Rider using an initial premium payment of $100,000 for a Single Life Option rider at an issue age of 80. All values shown are posttransaction values.
Rider YearHypotheticalPolicy Value
SubsequentPremiumPayment Withdrawal
Excess WBAdjustment
GrowthAmount*
HighMonthiversarySM
ValueWithdrawalBase
RiderWithdrawalAmount
$100,000 $ $ $ $ $100,000 $100,000 $ 6,3001 $102,000 $ $ $ $ $102,000 $100,000 $ 6,3001 $105,060 $ $ $ $ $105,060 $100,000 $ 6,3001 $107,161 $ $ $ $ $107,161 $100,000 $ 6,3001 $110,376 $ $ $ $ $110,376 $100,000 $ 6,3001 $112,584 $ $ $ $ $112,584 $100,000 $ 6,3001 $115,961 $ $ $ $ $115,961 $100,000 $ 6,3001 $118,280 $ $ $ $ $118,280 $100,000 $ 6,3001 $121,829 $ $ $ $ $121,829 $100,000 $ 6,3001 $124,265 $ $ $ $ $124,265 $100,000 $ 6,3001 $120,537 $ $ $ $ $124,265 $100,000 $ 6,3001 $115,716 $ $ $ $ $124,265 $100,000 $ 6,3001 $109,930 $ $ $ $105,000 $124,265 $124,2651 $ 7,8292 $112,129 $ $ $ $ $112,129 $124,265 $ 7,8292 $115,492 $ $ $ $ $115,492 $124,265 $ 7,8292 $117,802 $ $ $ $ $117,802 $124,265 $ 7,8292 $121,336 $ $ $ $ $121,336 $124,265 $ 7,8292 $124,976 $ $ $ $ $124,976 $124,265 $ 7,8292 $177,476 $50,000 $ $ $ $177,476 $174,265 $10,9792 $175,701 $ $ $ $ $177,476 $174,265 $10,9792 $172,187 $ $ $ $ $177,476 $174,265 $10,9792 $167,022 $ $ $ $ $177,476 $174,265 $10,9792 $163,681 $ $ $ $ $177,476 $174,265 $10,9792 $166,955 $ $ $ $ $177,476 $174,265 $10,9792 $170,294 $ $ $ $182,979 $177,476 $182,9792 $11,5283 $166,888 $ $ $ $ $166,888 $182,979 $11,5283 $171,895 $ $ $ $ $171,895 $182,979 $11,5283 $173,614 $ $ $ $ $173,614 $182,979 $11,5283 $178,822 $ $ $ $ $178,822 $182,979 $11,5283 $175,246 $ $ $ $ $178,822 $182,979 $11,5283 $151,741 $ $20,000 $9,676 $ $ $173,303 $3 $154,775 $ $ $ $ $ $173,303 $3 $159,419 $ $ $ $ $ $173,303 $3 $161,013 $ $ $ $ $ $173,303 $3 $165,843 $ $ $ $ $ $173,303 $3 $174,135 $ $ $ $ $ $173,303 $3 $181,101 $ $ $ $ $ $181,1011 $11,409
(1) Automatic Step Up Applied(2) Growth Applied
* Growth Percentage = 5%
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