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Tuesday, April 11, 2006

EquiTrust Life is pleased to announce a rate increase. New rates take effect for applications received on or after Tuesday, April 11. These rates are some of the best available from an "A" or Better Carrier!

Certainty (MYGA)

                          Year 1            Years 2+     Effective Rate
3 Years                4.50%             4.50%            4.50%
5 Years                4.75%             4.75%            4.75%

6 Years             9.00%          4.00%          4.82%
8 Years               10.00%            4.00%            4.73%
10 Years              5.00%             5.00%            5.00%

MarketPower Bonus Index
Fixed Rate:                        3.25%  (formerly 3.00%)

Point-to-Point Cap:                6.50%  (unchanged)
 
Daily Averaging Cap:                10.00%  (formerly 8%)

Two-Year Monthly Averaging:        NO CAP!  (unchanged)
 

MarketSeven Index (Caps and rates are unchanged BUT commissions were increased 1.50% to 7.50% 0-80!)

MarketValue Index

Fixed Rate:                        3.65%  (formerly 3.40%)
Point-to-Point Cap:                7.00%  (unchanged) 

Monthly Averaging Cap:                11.00%  (formerly 9.00%)

Two-Year Monthly Averaging:        NO CAP!  

MarketBooster Index

Fixed Rate:                        3.50%  (formerly 3.25%)
Point-to-Point Cap:                7.00%  (formerly 6.25%)

Daily Averaging Cap:                11.00%  (formerly 9.00%)
Two-Year Monthly Averaging:        NO CAP!

Don't miss this outstanding opportunity for highly competitive rates; please call The Annuity Shoppe at 888-661-1999. Wholesale Fixed Annuity Brokerage, Annuities information, Annuity Products, Rates, Quotes, Calculator

Rates are subject to change. EquiTrust Life Insurance Company is rated A by A.M. Best Company for its relative financial strength and ability to meet its obligations to policyholders. An A rating is the third highest of A.M. Best’s 16 individual rates. Surrender of the contract may be subject to surrender charge and market value adjustment. Withdrawals before age 59½ may result in a 10% IRS penalty tax. Withdrawals do not participate in index growth. Products not available in all states. Contracts issued on Contract Form Series ET-MPP-2000(02-05), ET-EIA-2000(06-04), ET-MK7-2000(09-04) and ET-MKB-2000(07-05). Group Certificates issued on Form Series ET-MPP-2000C(02-05), ET-EIA-2000C(11-04), ET-MK7-2000C(11-04) and ET-MKB-2000C(07-05). EquiTrust Life Insurance Company, West Des Moines, IA. For Agent Use Only.


3:18:32 PM    

American National – Interest Rates are going up for Most plans in April.

American National Life Insurance Company– will raise fixed annuity Interest Rates on most plans in April PDF 


3:13:32 PM    

Jefferson-Pilot  Interest Rates for April- Rates are increasing on all fixed and indexed annuity products effective with the 4/17/06 issue date. See the links below for details.

Fixed Annuity Interest Rates     
NY Fixed Annuity Interest Rates


3:12:24 PM    



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