Premier II Death Benefit
Available during accumulation phase. Upon death of owner, benefit will be greatest of - 1) contract value, 2) total purchase payments, 3) 5% Increase Value, or 4) highest contract value. Initial 5% Increase Value is equal to initial purchase payments, thereafter 5% Increase Value is equal to the sum of - 1) contract value in the Fixed Account and 2) purchase payments and transfers into the variable annuity account less withdrawals and transfers, accumulated at 5% compounded annually until earlier of contract anniversary on or following the 80th birthday of the owner. 5% Increase Value shall not exceed 200% of the sum of purchase payments adjusted for withdrawal. Highest contract value is equal to greatest contract value calculated on each contract anniversary, prior to owner's 80th birthday, adjusted for withdrawals and subsequent payments.