Legacy Max Death Benefit
Legacy Max is an optional enhanced death benefit rider, available at an additional cost. The death benefit base is reset each contract anniversary based on the greater of the two underlying growth components: The Guaranteed Enhancement Value, which increases by 6% compounded interest annually and the Performance Enhancement Value, which grows by 200% of the amount of interest credited on each contract anniversary. Both the Guaranteed Enhancement Value and the Performance Enhancement Value can grow for at least 7 years or until the contract anniversary after the 85th birthday, whichever comes later. The death benefit base is limited to the greater of:125% of your surrender value excluding any MVA and Premium received accumulated at a 10% annual effective rate, but not to exceed 250% of all premium received - minus any withdrawals including surrender charges.