Enhanced GMDB
Available during accumulation phase. Enhanced GMDB ensures the death benefit is the greater of two values: 1) Contract value . 2) The Enhanced GMDB value. Enhanced GMDB value is equal to the greater of A or B. A) Annual Increase Amount (AIA): Initially equal to the Purchase Payment. On business days before the contract anniversary, it increases by any new Purchase Payments and decreases by the percentage of contract value withdrawn, excluding MVA but including withdrawal charges. On each contract anniversary before age 81, it increases by 3%, plus any new Purchase Payments, minus withdrawals. After age 81, it is calculated like on any other business day. It is limited to 1.5 times total Purchase Payments, minus withdrawals. B) Maximum Anniversary Value (MAV): Initially equal to the Purchase Payment. On business days, it increases by any new Purchase Payments and decreases by withdrawals. On each contract anniversary before age 81, it is based on the highest contract value as of any anniversary, plus new Purchase Payments, minus withdrawals. After age 81, it is calculated like on any other business day. May not be available in all States.