Important changes to our registered index-linked annuities
08/23/2024
Update to Principal® Strategic Income sales
On Monday August 19, we shared that we're quickly nearing our registration capacity on our Principal Strategic Income product. We've been monitoring expected premium on submitted applications and have reached our allowed capacity faster due to unprecedented demand. Effective immediately, we will no longer accept applications for Principal Strategic Income.
Pending applications will be counted towards our threshold on a first- come, first-serve basis based on our Annuity Services processing queue. While we're monitoring all pending money to ensure we don't exceed our threshold, applications in Annuity Services will be prioritized over pending applications in Principal Securities Best Interest/Suitability review. It's possible some applications will be returned to you.
We apologize for the disruption and thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as we work through the registration process. We look forward to reopening Principal Strategic Income soon.
If you have any questions, please contact us at:
annuitysalesdesk@principal.com
or call 866-309-1623.
Segment crediting rate changes for both Principal Strategic Income and Principal® Strategic Outcomes effective Sept. 1, 2024
Segment crediting rates will be decreasing for both standard and enhanced rates* on all 6-year segments. Please visit these rate websites and select the upcoming rates tab to view changes.
Principal.com/strategicoutcomes
Rate lock-in
If you have pending business submitted or signed prior to August 30, those clients may receive the prior effective segment crediting rates. Please refer to page 24 of the New business process guide (RF2600) to see how applications may be affected.
Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as we work through the registration process. We look forward to reopening Principal Strategic Income soon.
Contact us at annuitysalesdesk@principal.com
or call 866-309-1623.
*Enhanced rates not available with Principal Strategic Income.
For financial professional use only. Not for distribution to the public.
Principal® Strategic Income may not available with all broker dealers, or available in all states.
Principal® Strategic Income does not directly participate in any stock, equity investments, or index. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal.
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS
Index-linked deferred annuity contracts are complex insurance and investment vehicles. This Contract is a security and there is a risk of substantial loss of principal and earnings. The risk of loss may be greater when early withdrawals are taken due to any charges and adjustments applied to such withdrawals. These charges and adjustments may result in loss even when the value of a segment option has increased. Clients should consult with a financial professional about the appropriateness of this product based on their financial situation and objectives.
There is risk that this segment interim value could be less than the original premium payment even if the applicable Index has been performing positively. The buffer or floor rate provides limited protection. There is a possibility of a significant amount of loss of the total premium payment, credited interest, and prior earnings. In the index linked segment options it is possible that the total loss could be 100%. If clients choose to allocate amounts to an index linked segment option subject to a cap rate, that rate limits the positive index change, if any, that may be credited to the annuity for a given segment term. The participation rate limits the positive index change, if any, that may be credited to the annuity for a given segment term. It is possible to receive less than the full protection of the buffer rate or floor rate. Once a segment lock-in is executed, it is irrevocable for that segment term. A lock-in will not be applied retroactively and can only be exercised for the entire segment option. A segment lock-in may only be exercised once per segment term for each index-linked segment option. There is no guarantee that any particular segment option or Index will be available during the entire period.
Withdrawals will reduce the contract value and death benefit. Some withdrawals may be subject to additional charges and adjustments. Withdrawals before age 59½ may be subject a 10% early withdrawal federal tax penalty in addition to ordinary income taxes.
Contract rider descriptions are not intended to cover all restrictions, conditions, or limitations. Refer to rider for full details.
Guarantees are based on the claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company.
All guarantees and benefits of the insurance policy are backed by the claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company. Policy guarantees and benefits are not obligations of, nor backed by, the broker/dealer and/or insurance agency selling the policy, nor by any of their affiliates, and none of them makes any representations or guarantees regarding the claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company.
Annuities issued by Principal Life Insurance Company®. Securities offered through Principal Securities, Inc., member SIPC and/or independent broker-dealers. Referenced companies are members of the Principal Financial Group®, Des Moines, Iowa 50392.
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