Maximum Anniversary Value Death Benefit
Accessible during the accumulation phase, upon the owner's demise, the benefit value will be determined as the highest of: 1) the contract value (adjusted for any rider charges), 2) the ROPP value, 3) the full surrender value, or 4) the maximum anniversary value (MAV). MAV is equivalent to the ROPP value before the first contract anniversary, and MAV reset is possible before the owner's 91st birthday. Furthermore, if the contract value increases the MAV, the MAV will be reset to the contract value. Also, If all owners are age 80 or younger, the MAV resets on the ownership change date to the lesser of the post-charge Contract Value or the current MAV. If any owner is 81 or older, the MAV death benefit ends and the Standard Death Benefit applies. This benefit comes up with an additional fee, calculated as the greater of MAV or contract value if the owner is 90 or younger, but based solely on the contract value if the owner is 90 or older.