Standard Death Benefit

For no additional cost, the standard death benefit can help protect an amount for your beneficiaries and may avoid the cost and delays of probate. If death occurs before annuity income payments begin, the standard death benefit is equal to the greater of the contract value or the Guaranteed Minimum Surrender Value and is paid upon the death of the first owner or last annuitant. Pro rata index-linked interest is credited to the contract value on the notice date.