NWL Ultra Classic vs Athene Agility 10
Side-by-side comparison with live CANNEX rate data
National Western Life Insurance Company
NWL Ultra Classic
Cap Rate
5.75%
Participation
67%
Fixed Rate
3.1%
Free W/D
10%
A.M. BestA-
Standard & Poor'sA-
Strategies (4)
S&P 500 Index5.75% cap
S&P 500 Index67% part
S&P 500 Low Volatility Daily Risk Control 5% USD Excess Return Index120% part
Fixed Account3.1%
Surrender (13 yrs)
Y1 15%Y2 14.75%Y3 14%Y4 13%Y5 12.25%Y6 11.25%Y7 10.5%Y8 9.75%Y9 8.75%Y10 8%Y11 6%Y12 4%Y13 2%
Waivers
Nursing home waiverTerminal illness waiver
States36
Min Premium$2,000
Issue Age0–85
Athene Annuity and Life Company
Athene Agility 10
Growth with principal protection for confident retirement
Cap Rate
10.75%
Participation
125%
Fixed Rate
2.9%
Free W/D
10%
A.M. BestA+
FitchA+
Moody'sA1
Standard & Poor'sA+
Strategies (15)
AI Powered Global Opportunities Index125% part
AI Powered Global Opportunities Index92% part
AI Powered US Equity Index135% part
AI Powered US Equity Index100% part
BNP Paribas Multi Asset Diversified 5 Index180% part
Surrender (10 yrs)
Y1 9%Y2 9%Y3 8%Y4 7%Y5 6%Y6 5%Y7 4%Y8 3%Y9 2%Y10 1%
Waivers
Nursing home waiverTerminal illness waiver
States50
Min Premium$5,000
Issue Age40–80
Best For
People age 55+ approaching or in retirement who want growth potential but cannot tolerate losing principal to market declines, and who can commit funds for 1-5 years.
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