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Eclipse Protector II
Indexed Universal Life (IUL)
Bringing options to the IUL market
Eclipse Protector II IUL brings an indexed crediting option to the protection-focused market. Eclipse Protector II appeals to clients who desire premiums that fit within their budget and a policy that can provide guaranteed death benefit protection and tax-advantaged cash value.
Why choose Eclipse Protector II IUL?
Product details
Policy type
Flexible-premium indexed universal life with a focus on protection
Issue ages
0-80 based on age at nearest birthday
Minimum face
$100,000
Death benefit options
Level
Indexed accounts
| Indexed account | Segment term | Current growth cap1 | Participation rate1 | Crediting floor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
S&P 500®i (Indexed Account A) | 12 months | 9.00% | 100% | 0% |
EURO STOXX 50®ii (Indexed Account F) | 12 months | 12.50% | 100% | 0% |
S&P 500® Low (Indexed Account G) | 12 months | Unlimited2 | 60% | 0% |
| Rainbow Indexed Account 13 | 12 months | 9.25% | 100% | 0% |
Fixed account
Minimum of 2% crediting annually
Issue classes
Preferred Select, Preferred Non-Tobacco, Non-Tobacco Plus, Standard Non-Tobacco, Preferred Tobacco, Standard Tobacco, Special Risk
Surrender charge
Applies to the first 15 years after issue or face increase
Minimum guaranteed interest rate
Contract minimum interest rate is 2% cumulative average upon death or termination of contract (less surrender charges and withdrawals)
Loans
Fixed interest rate loans:
- Charge rate: 4%
- Crediting rate: 3% in years 1-10, 3.9% in years 11+
Variable interest rate loans (only available on money within fixed indexed account options)
- Charge rate: Varies based on Moody’s Corporate Bond Yield Average (3% minimum)
- Crediting rate: Directly tied to performance of client’s fixed indexed account allocations
- Available after year 1; net variable loan cost could be positive or negative
Indexed Loans
- Loan charge rate: 5%
- Loan crediting rate: Directly tied to performance of the Indexed Loan Account
- Available after year 1; net indexed loan cost could be positive or negative
Short-term loans
Available after the first policy anniversary; interest will not be charged if entire loan is repaid within 90 days
Agreements
- Accelerated Death Benefit for Chronic Illness Agreement
- Accelerated Death Benefit for Terminal Illness Agreement
- Guaranteed Insurability Option
- Inflation Agreement
- Long-Term Care Agreement
- No Lapse Guarantee Agreement
- Overloan Protection Agreement
- Premium Deposit Account Agreement
- Waiver of Premium Agreement
*The No-Lapse Guarantee Agreement is required but can be removed after issue.
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- Effective for policy dates on or after 9/15/2023.
- Uncapped indexed account participation rates are subject to change and may be less than 100%. This could have the impact of the indexed account credit being less than the change in the reference index.
- Rainbow Indexed Account 1 is made up of the following indexes: S&P 500®, Euro Stoxx 50®ii, and S&P 500® Low Volatility. The segment growth rate is equal to the weighted average of the index growth rates for each reference index. On the index credit date, the index growth rate for each reference index is ranked from highest to lowest and the applicable rank weight applied, using 50% of the highest performing account, 30% from the second highest, and 20% from the third.
The no lapse guarantee value could be negative if monthly premium payments are not made on time. This may require the policy owner to pay a larger monthly premium in order to restore the no-lapse guarantee value to zero or greater. The no-lapse guarantee value has no impact on the policy's cash value and cannot be surrendered or loaned against. Policy loans could cause the no-lapse guarantee value to be less than zero, which would require the repayment of the loan or the payment of additional premiums to restore the no-lapse guarantee value to zero or greater.
Additional agreements may be available. Agreements may be subject to additional costs and restrictions. Agreements may not be available in all states or may exist under a different name in various states and may not be available in combination with other agreements.
Life insurance products contain charges, such as Cost of Insurance Charge, Cash Extra Charge, and Additional Agreements Charge (which we refer to as mortality charges), and Premium Charge, Monthly Policy Charge, Policy Issue Charge, Transaction Charge, Index Segment Charge, and Surrender Charge (which we refer to as expense charges). These charges may increase over time, and this policy may contain restrictions, such as surrender periods. Policyholders could lose money in this product.
Please keep in mind that the primary reason to purchase a life insurance product is the death benefit.
Insurance policy guarantees are subject to the financial strength and claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company.
Policy loans and withdrawals may create an adverse tax result in the event of lapse or policy surrender and will reduce both the surrender value and death benefit. Withdrawals may be subject to taxation within the first fifteen years of the contract. Clients should consult their tax advisor when considering taking a policy loan or withdrawal.
A fixed interest rate loan will begin a 12-month lockout period during which no transfers from the fixed account to an indexed account will apply.
Only one loan rate type available at one time; may switch between loans once per year.
Because of the risk involved to the client with variable interest rate loans, use caution when illustrating or discussing variable rate loans.
The short-term loan provision provides for interest waiver if the loan is paid in full within 90 days of the date the loan was taken. In the event the policyholder does not repay the loan in full within 90 days, interest and other policy loan provisions will apply as of the date the loan was taken. Additional restrictions may apply.
The Indexed Universal Life Series is designed first and foremost to provide life insurance protection. While the interest crediting options are attractive for cash accumulation, the product should always be promoted to first meet the death benefit needs of families and businesses with cash accumulation as a secondary benefit. One cannot invest in an index. All indexed accounts available with the Indexed Universal Life Series employ a point-to-point interest crediting method with one year index segments — except where noted — established monthly. Interest credits for any index segment may range from a minimum (0% or 1%) up to the maximum (which may be unlimited for some accounts) for that segment. These policies guarantee that the total interest credited over the life of the policies will not be less than a 2.00% effective annual interest rate. The performance of the underlying index may exceed the offered fixed indexed growth caps. Interest crediting within these accounts will vary based on the movement of the investments within the underlying index. Should the index have 0% growth or decline, policy owners bear the risk that no Index credit will be given to the account.
The “S&P 500 Index” and “S&P 500 Low Volatility Index” are products of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, a division of S&P Global, or its affiliates (“SPDJI”), and have been licensed for use by Minnesota Life Insurance Company (Minnesota Life). Standard & Poor’s® and S&P® are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC, a division of S&P Global (“S&P”); Dow Jones® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC (“Dow Jones”); and these trademarks have been licensed for use by SPDJI and sublicensed for certain purposes by Minnesota Life. Indexed Universal Life Insurance Policy Series is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by SPDJI, Dow Jones, S&P, their respective affiliates and none of such parties make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in such product(s) nor do they have any liability for any errors, omissions, or interruptions of the S&P 500 Index or the S&P 500 Low Volatility Index.
The EURO STOXX 50® is the intellectual property (including registered trademarks) of STOXX Limited, Zurich, Switzerland, and/or its licensors (“Licensors”), which is used under license. The interest crediting for the Indexed Universal Life Series Policies based on the Index are in no way sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by STOXX and its Licensors and neither of the Licensors shall have any liability with respect thereto.
Rainbow Indexed Account 1 is made up of the following indexes: S&P 500®, Euro STOXX 50®, and S&P 500® Low Volatility. The segment growth rate is equal to the weighted average of the index growth rates for each reference index. On the index credit date, the index growth rate for each reference index is ranked from highest to lowest and the applicable rank weight applied, using 50% of the highest performing account, 30% from the second highest, and 20% from the third.
This information should not be considered as tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax or legal advisor regarding their own tax or legal situation.
Insurance products are issued by Minnesota Life Insurance Company in all states except New York. In New York, products are issued by Securian Life Insurance Company, a New York authorized insurer. Minnesota Life is not an authorized New York insurer and does not do insurance business in New York. Both companies are headquartered in St. Paul, MN. Product availability and features may vary by state. Each insurer is solely responsible for the financial obligations under the policies or contracts it issues.
These materials are for informational and educational purposes only and are not designed, or intended, to be applicable to any person's individual circumstances. It should not be considered investment advice, nor does it constitute a recommendation that anyone engage in (or refrain from) a particular course of action. Securian Financial Group, and its subsidiaries, have a financial interest in the sale of their products.
Securian Financial is the marketing name for Securian Financial Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries. Minnesota Life Insurance Company and Securian Life Insurance Company are subsidiaries of Securian Financial Group, Inc.
Policy form numbers: ICC19-20204, 19-20204 and any state variations; ICC16-20057, 16-20057 and any state variations; ICC16-20058, 16-20058 and any state variations; ICC09-915, 09-915 and any state variations; ICC11-916, 11-916 and any state variations; ICC19-20198, 19-20198 and any state variations; ICC24-20297, 24-20297 and any state variations; ICC16-20081, 16-20081 and any state variations; 12-301 and any state variations; 14-20005.37; ICC15-20040, 15-20040 and any state variations.
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