FIXED INDEX ANNUITY PORTFOLIO
Simple. Focused. Effective. EquiTrust fixed index annuities (FIAs) center on either income or accumulation – enabling you and your clients to make decisions with clarity.

Accumulation-focused – Bonus
| Product | Bonus | Surrender period | Ages | Premium | Riders |
| MarketEdge Bonus Index™ | 20% 23%* bonus over three years: 8% 11%* of premium in year 1, plus 4% of Accumulation Value on first three contract anniversaries |
10 years | 0-80 | First year only | Nursing Home Waiver Rider, Terminal Illness Rider |
| MarketPower Bonus Index® | 12% 15%* of premium in year 1 | 14 years | 0-75 | First year only | Nursing Home Waiver Rider, Terminal Illness Rider |
| MarketTen Bonus Index® | 8% 11%* of premium in years 1- 5 | 10 years | 0-80 | Flexible | Return of Premium, Nursing Home Waiver Rider, Terminal Illness Rider |
*Limited time premium bonus special. Go to Agents.EquiTrust.com/Specials for details.
Accumulation-focused – Non-bonus
| Product | Surrender period | Ages | Premium | Riders |
| MarketValue Index® | 10 years | 0-85 | Flexible | Nursing Home Waiver Rider,1 Terminal Illness Rider, Guaranteed Accumulation Value Benefit |
| MarketSeven Index® | 7 years | 0-85 | Flexible | Nursing Home Waiver Rider,1 Terminal Illness Rider, Guaranteed Accumulation Value Benefit |
| MarketFive Index® | 5 years | 0-90 | Flexible | Nursing Home Waiver Rider,1 Terminal Illness Rider, Guaranteed Accumulation Value Benefit |
Income-focused
| Product | Surrender period | Ages | Premium | Income Benefit Rider with chronic illness doubler |
| MarketEarly Income™ Index | 10 years | 45-80 | Flexible | 20% Benefit Base bonus, compounded at 7% in years 1-5 and 4% in years 6-10, or until income withdrawals begin |
| MarketFuture Bonus Income™ Index | 10 years | 40-80 | Flexible | 8% bonus applied to Accumulation Value and Benefit Base for all first-year premiums, compounded at 8% for up to 10 years or until income withdrawals begin |
FIA with a BOOST
| Product | BOOST | Surrender period | Ages | Premium | Riders |
| SmartBoost™ Index | No-fee, built-in 40% BOOST via an Enhanced Accumulation Value; vests annually over a 10-year period |
10 years | 0-80 | Single | Nursing Home Waiver Rider, Terminal Illness Rider |
FIA with long-term care coverage
| Product | Surrender period | Ages | Premium | Underwriting | LTC benefits | NeverStop® Health Coaching & Rewards Program |
| Bridge® | 10 years | 50-80 | Flexible | Guaranteed approval*, 3 underwriting classes, ability to bypass underwriting | Tax-free*, no receipts required, potential for more than 3X benefits with Coverage Ratios | Automatically included; promotes healthy aging and offers the ability to earn Wellness Credits that can result in increased LTC benefit amount |
*Must pass annuity suitability requirements. Clients who choose to bypass underwriting are assigned to Secure class. By participating in underwriting, they may qualify for Preferred or Standard class, through which premium dollars purchase a higher LTC benefit. Benefits are tax-free subject to daily IRS maximum. NeverStop Wellness Rider availability may vary by state.
Accumulation-focused – Bonus
MarketEdge Bonus Index™
- Bonus: 20% 23%* bonus over three years: 8% 11%* of premium in year 1, plus 4% of Accumulation Value on first three contract anniversaries
- Surrender period: 10 years
- Ages: 0-80
- Premium: First year only
- Riders: Nursing Home Waiver Rider, Terminal Illness Rider
MarketPower Bonus Index®
- Bonus: 12% 15%* of premium in year 1
- Surrender period: 14 years
- Ages: 0-75
- Premium: First year only
- Riders: Nursing Home Waiver Rider, Terminal Illness Rider
MarketTen Bonus Index®
- Bonus: 8% 11%* of premium in years 1-5
- Surrender period: 10 years
- Ages: 0-80
- Premium: Flexible
- Riders: Return of Premium, Nursing Home Waiver Rider, Terminal Illness Rider
Accumulation-focused – Non-bonus
- Surrender period: 10 years
- Ages: 0-85
- Premium: Flexible
- Riders: Nursing Home Waiver Rider,1 Terminal Illness Rider, Guaranteed Accumulation Value Benefit
- Surrender period: 7 years
- Ages: 0-85
- Premium: Flexible
- Riders: Nursing Home Waiver Rider,1 Terminal Illness Rider, Guaranteed Accumulation Value Benefit
- Surrender period: 5 years
- Ages: 0-90
- Premium: Flexible
- Riders: Nursing Home Waiver Rider,1 Terminal Illness Rider, Guaranteed Accumulation Value Benefit
Income-focused
MarketEarly Income™ Index
- Surrender period: 10 years
- Ages: 45-80
- Premium: Flexible
- Premium Income Benefit Rider with chronic illness doubler: 20% Benefit Base bonus, compounded at 7% in years 1-5 and 4% in years 6-10, or until income withdrawals begin
MarketFuture Bonus Income™ Index
- Surrender period: 10 years
- Ages: 40-80
- Premium: Flexible
- Premium Income Benefit Rider with chronic illness doubler: 8% bonus applied to Accumulation Value and Benefit Base for all first-year premiums, compounded at 8% for up to 10 years or until income withdrawals begin
FIA with a BOOST
SmartBoost™ Index
- BOOST: No-fee, built-in 40% BOOST via an Enhanced Accumulation Value; vests annually over a 10-year period
- Surrender period: 10 years
- Ages: 0-80
- Premium: Single
- Riders: Nursing Home Waiver Rider, Terminal Illness Rider
FIA with long-term care coverage
Bridge®
- Surrender period: 10 years
- Ages: 50-80
- Premium: Flexible
- Underwriting: Guaranteed approval*, 3 underwriting classes, ability to bypass underwriting
- LTC benefits: Tax-free*, no receipts required, potential for more than 3X benefits with Coverage Ratios
- NeverStop® Health Coaching & Rewards Program: Automatically included; promotes healthy aging and offers the ability to earn Wellness Credits that can result in increased LTC benefit amount
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Current specials and incentives
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1Available through age 80.
Product features and benefits may vary by state. Bridge contract issued on Form Series ICC12-ET-EIA-2000(01-12) or ET-EIA-2000(12-21). Riders issued on ICC17-ET-FIXED-MVA(02-17); ICC18-430-NHW(06-18) or 430-NHW(08-03); ICC16-ET-TI(10-16) or ET-TI(10-16). Long-Term Care Rider issued on ET-LTC(01-24). NeverStop Wellness Rider issued on ET-WEL(01-24). MarketEarly Income Index and MarketFuture Income Index contracts issued on Contract Form Series ICC12-ET-EIA-2000(01-12) or ET-EIA-2000(06-04). Riders issued on Form Series ICC17-ET-FIXED-MVA(02-17) or ET-IMVA(03-16); ICC18-430-NHW(06-18) or 430-NHW(08-03); ICC16-ET-TI(10-16) or ET-TI(10-16); ICC16-ET-IBR-FIXED(07-16) or ET-IBR-FIXED(07-16); ICC17-ET-IBR-ER-A(04-17) or ET-IBR-ER-A(04-17). MarketEdge Bonus Index contract issued on Contract Form Series ICC19-ET-MP10-2000(02-19) or ET-MP10-2000(05-18). Riders issued on Form Series ICC18-430-NHW(06-18) or 430-NHW(08-03); ET-AVBR(06-09), ET-AVBR(01-25) or ICC25-ET-AVBR(01-25); and ICC16-ET-TI(10-16) or ET-TI(10-1). MarketFive Index contract issued on Contract Form Series ICC16-ET-FIA5-2000(10-16) or ET-FIA5-2000(10-16). Riders issued on Form Series ICC18-430-NHW(06-18) or 430-NHW(08-03); ICC16-ET-TI(10-16) or ET-TI(10-16); ICC16-ET-AVGR(10-16) or ET-AVGR(10-16). MarketPower Bonus Index contract issued on Contract Form Series ICC18-ET-MP10-2000(05-18) or ET-MPP-2000(02-05). Riders issued on Form Series ICC17-ET-FIXED-MVA(02-17) or ET-IMVA(03-16); ICC18-430-NHW(06-18) or 430-NHW(08-03); and ICC16-ET-TI(10-16) or ET-TI(10-16). MarketSeven Index contract issued on Contract Form Series ICC16-ET-FIA7-2000(10-16) or ET-FIA7-2000(10-16). Riders issued on Form Series ICC16-ET-AVGR(10-16) or ET-AVGR(10-16); ICC18-430-NHW(06-18) or 430-NHW(08-03); and ICC16-ET-TI(10-16) or ET-TI(10-16). MarketTen Bonus Index contract issued on Contract Form Series ICC18-ET-MTB-2000(06-18) or ET-MTB-2000(06-07). Riders issued on Form Series ICC17-ET-FIXED-ROP(02-17) or ET-FIXED-ROP(02-17); ICC17-ET-FIXED-MVA(02-17) or ET-IMVA(03-16); ICC18-430-NHW(06-18) or 430-NHW(08-03); and ICC16-ET-TI(10-16) or ET-TI(10-16). MarketValue Index contract issued on Form Series ICC12-ET-EIA-2000(01-12) or ET-EIA-2000(06-04). Riders issued on Form Series ICC17-ET-FIXED-MVA(02-17) or ET-IMVA(03-16); ICC18-430-NHW(06-18) or 430-NHW(08-03); ICC16-ET-TI(10-16) or ET-TI(10-16) and ICC16-ET-AVGR(10-16) or ET-AVGR(10-16). SmartBoost Index contract issued on Contract Form Series ET-SBA-2000(01-25) or ICC25-ET-SBA-2000(01-25). Riders issued on Form Series 430-NHW(08-03) or ICC18-430-NHW(06-18) and ET-TI-SBA(01-25) or ICC25-ET-TI-SBA(01-25).
Products underwritten, issued and distributed by EquiTrust Life Insurance Company, West Des Moines, Iowa.
