This course focuses on the basic features of a variable annuity. It covers the variable annuity's tax-deferred nature, death benefit options, options for annuitization, fees and expenses commonly imposed, and common variable annuity provisions and options.

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

• understand the variable annuity’s tax-deferred nature
• describe death benefit options that are commonly available with these products
• explain the options for annuitization
• understand variable annuity fees and expenses and why they are imposed
• identify now common variable annuity contract provisions and common options

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