With Profit Annuities

With profits annuities combine the advantages of an income for life with the advantages of investing in a fund that invests in a range of fixed interest, property and equities. Income from a with-profits annuity is not guaranteed, but policyholders will benefit from any future profits, or share in any of the losses in the with profit fund. This means that your income may fall as well as rise, so they are only suitable for people who can afford to take this risk. With-profits annuities have the normal annuity options, namely single or joint life, and a choice of guaranteed periods and payment frequencies.

The advantages of with-profit annuities

they combine the advantages of an income for life with the advantages of investing in the stockmarket
with-profit funds smooth investment returns, ironing out investment peaks and troughs
they provide the potential of a growing income, with the security and peace of mind associated with annuities
in the longer term, with-profits annuities should help to hedge against inflation

The disadvantages of with profit annuities

Future annuity payments will fall if bonuses are lower than expected
increases in future life expectancy can be passed on to the policyholder through reductions in future bonuses

With-profits annuities are more complex products, but provide investors with the potential for income growth if they are prepared to shoulder the additional risks. For further information contact a specialist annuity adviser.

Do you qualify for Enhanced or Impaired Rates?

If you can answer Yes to the following questions you may qualify for better annuity rates.

Do you smoke 10 cigarettes or more each day and have done continuosly for 10 years or more?
Are you currently taking any medication?
Have you ever been hospitalised for any medical condition?

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