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VUL Survivor

(Variable Universal Life Survivor)

Legacy protection your clients can trust

VUL Survivor is a second-to-die policy that offers couples death benefit protection and the potential for strong cash value accumulation with competitive investment options including variable sub-accounts, fixed indexed accounts, and a guaranteed interest account.

The policy’s flexible design allows for lifetime protection and accumulation depending on your clients’ needs. It also provides customizable estate planning solutions to help maintain and pass on their legacy.

Why choose VUL Survivor?

Cost savings

Clients can maximize their premium dollars by purchasing one policy vs. two individual policies

No Lapse Guarantee

Add a lifetime of guaranteed coverage at an affordable price – no matter policy performance

Estate planning solution

Life insurance as part of a client’s overall estate plan can help grow and pass their wealth and preserve their legacy.

Customizable for maximum flexibility

A wide variety of investment choices and optional agreements that offer the flexibility to customize the policy.

Cost savings

Maximize your clients’ premium dollars

By insuring two lives with one policy, VUL Survivor can help maximize your clients’ premium dollars. Proceeds are payable after the death of the second insured. And in many cases, they can even get a policy if one of them is uninsurable.

See how clients can spend retirement dollars and leave a legacy

No Lapse Guarantee

A lifetime of guaranteed coverage at an affordable price

To design a protection-focused policy, adding the optional No Lapse Guarantee Agreement (NLGA) on VUL Survivor provides peace of mind that no matter how the policy performs, the contract will not lapse – as long as clients pay their premiums. The larger the premium, the longer the death benefit guarantee. The guarantee length can be any duration up to age 120.

Like all of our products, this guarantee is backed by the strength and financial soundness of a highly rated company.

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Estate planning solution

Preserve your clients’ legacy

There are many things to think about when clients look at their future and the legacy they want to leave behind. They may have a family they want to protect and provide for, a favorite charity they’d like to remember or special needs children that need to be cared for if they are no longer here. Helping them develop a strategy for growing and passing on their wealth can help protect the assets they’ve worked hard for and help meet their goals now and in the future.

Customizable for maximum flexibility

Protect and diversify assets

Clients can choose from a variety of Investment options as well as optional agreements for a truly customized policy.

Investment choice for any stage of life

A combination of underlying variable investment options and fixed indexed accounts lets clients strike the right balance between risk and return for their specific needs. Clients can choose how to allocate their cash value between the variable investment options, fixed indexed accounts or a guaranteed interest account.

Variable investment options

Over 70 high-quality variable investment options and Managed Volatility Portfolios from respected asset managers provide access to the growth potential of the markets.

Fixed indexed accounts

Crediting based on index performance offers protection from negative market performance since the interest credited can never be less than zero.

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VUL Survivor investment options

VUL Survivor product details

Policy type

Second-to-die variable universal life

Issue ages

20–85 based on age at nearest birthday

Minimum face

$200,000 for all ages

Death benefit options

Level and Increasing1

Fixed Indexed account options

  • S&P 500® with 100% participation
  • S&P 500® with 140% participation
  • S&P 500® Low Volatility, uncapped2, variable participation

Issue classes

Standard Non-Tobacco, Preferred Non-Tobacco, Preferred Select Non-Tobacco, Standard Tobacco, Preferred Tobacco, Non-Tobacco Plus, Special Risk Non-Tobacco, Special Risk Tobacco

Surrender charge

Applies to the first 10 years after issue

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: 5%
  • Crediting rate: 4% in years 1–10, 4.9% 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 clients’ fixed indexed account allocations

Agreements

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1. Not available with the No-Lapse Guarantee Agreement

2. Cap and other parameters may change for each segment. For current rate, please log into our Financial Professional site.

Insurance products issued by Minnesota Life Insurance Company

The No Lapse Guarantee Agreement (NLGA) value has no impact on a policy's cash value and cannot be surrendered or loaned against. If there is no accumulation value and the NLGA value, less the sum of any policy loans and any unpaid policy loan interest, is insufficient to cover the charges against the NLGA value, a 61-day grace period begins. If the required amount to keep the product in force is not paid by the end of the grace period, this agreement and the policy will terminate.

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.

Variable life insurance products contain fees, such as mortality and expense charges, and may contain restrictions, such as surrender periods. There may also be underlying fund charges and expenses, and additional charges for riders that customize a policy to fit individual needs. Charges and expenses may increase over time. The variable investment options are subject to market risk, including loss of principal.

Because of the risk involved to the client with variable interest rate loans, use caution when illustrating or discussing variable rate loans.

Please keep in mind that the primary reason to purchase a life insurance product is the death benefit.

Guarantees are based on the claims paying ability of the issuing company.

The "S&P 500 Index" and "S&P 500 Low Volatility Index" are products of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC or its affiliates ("SPDJI") and have been licensed for use by Minnesota Life Insurance Company. 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 Insurance Company ("Minnesota Life'). The Indexed Universal Life Insurance Policy Series ("the Policies") are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by SPDJI, Dow Jones, S&P, any of their respective affiliates (collectively, "S&P Dow Jones Indices"). S&P Dow Jones Indices does not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the Policies or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in the Policies particularly or the ability of the S&P 500 Index or S&P 500 Low Volatility Index to track general market performance. Past performance of an index is not an indication or guarantee of future results. S&P Dow Jones Indices only relationship to Minnesota Life with respect to the S&P 500 Index and S&P 500 Low Volatility Index is the licensing of the Index and certain trademarks, service marks and/or trade names of S&P Dow Jones Indices and/or its licensors. The S&P 500 Index and S&P 500 Low Volatility Index are determined, composed and calculated by S&P Dow Jones Indices without regard to Minnesota Life or the Policies. S&P Dow Jones Indices has no obligation to take the needs of Minnesota Life or the owners of the Policies into consideration in determining, composing or calculating the S&P 500 Index or S&P 500 Low Volatility Index. S&P Dow Jones Indices is not responsible for and has not participated in the determination of the prices, and amount of the Policies or the timing of the issuance or sale of the Policies or in the determination or calculation of the equation by which the Policies are to be converted into cash, surrendered or redeemed, as the case may be. S&P Dow Jones Indices has no obligation or liability in connection with the administration, marketing or trading of the Policies. There is no assurance that investment products based on the S&P 500 Index or the S&P 500 Low Volatility Index will accurately track index performance or provide positive investment returns. S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC is not an investment advisor or tax advisor. A tax advisor should be consulted to evaluate the impact of any tax-exempt securities on portfolios and the tax consequences of making any particular investment decision. Inclusion of a security within an index is not a recommendation by S&P Dow Jones Indices to buy, sell, or hold such security, nor is it considered to be investment advice.

NEITHER S&P DOW JONES INDICES NOR THIRD PARTY LICENSOR GUARANTEES THE ADEQUACY, ACCURACY, TIMELINESS AND/OR THE COMPLETENESS OF THE S&P 500 INDEX, S&P 500 LOW VOLATILITY INDEX, OR ANY DATA RELATED THERETO OR ANY COMMUNICATION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ORAL OR WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (INCLUDING ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS) WITH RESPECT THERETO. S&P DOW JONES INDICES SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO ANY DAMAGES OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR DELAYS THEREIN. S&P DOW JONES INDICES MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE OR AS TO RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED BY MINNESOTA LIFE, OWNERS OF THE POLICIES, OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FROM THE USE OF THE S&P 500 INDEX, S&P 500 LOW VOLATILITY INDEX, OR WITH RESPECT TO ANY DATA RELATED THERETO. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OF THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT WHATSOEVER SHALL S&P DOW JONES INDICES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS, TRADING LOSSES, LOST TIME OR GOODWILL, EVEN IF THEY HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. THERE ARE NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES OF ANY AGREEMENTS OR ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN S&P DOW JONES INDICES AND MINNESOTA LIFE, OTHER THAN THE LICENSORS OF S&P DOW JONES INDICES.

Although Managed Volatility Portfolios seek to minimize the impact of market downturns, their hedging strategies may limit some upside potential. As with any variable investment, investing in Managed Volatility Portfolios involves investment risk, including the loss of principal. Neither diversification nor asset allocation guarantee against loss, they are methods used to manage risk. Because these funds deploy an asset allocation strategy, investment risks may vary. One should consult the prospectus for details.

This must be preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus. Clients should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expense of a portfolio and the variable insurance product carefully before investing. The portfolio and variable insurance product prospectuses contain this and other information. Your clients should read the prospectuses carefully before investing.

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. Variable products are distributed by Securian Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA. 400 Robert Street North, Saint Paul, MN 55101.

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.

Not a deposit - Not FDIC/NCUA insured - Not insured by any federal government agency - Not guaranteed by any bank or credit union - May go down in value

For financial professional use only. Not for use with the public. This material may not be reproduced in any form where it is accessible to the general public.

Policy form numbers:  ICC22-20258, 22-20258 and any state variation; Early Values Agreement: ICC19-20206, 19-20206 and any state variation; Estate Preservation Agreement: ICC08-943, 08-943 and any state variation; No Lapse Guarantee Agreement: ICC22-20259, 22-20259 and any state variation; Overloan Protection Agreement: ICC22-20260, 22-20260 and any state variation; Policy Split Agreement: ICC10-936, 10-936 and any state variation; Premium Deposit Account Agreement: 14-20005 and any state variation; Term Insurance Agreement: ICC10-921, 10-921 and any state variation.

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