Company Information
Company Name
Western United Life
Product Name
Western United Discovery 6
Description
The Discovery 6 is a single premium, fixed annuity with a six-year rate lock. After six years, owners can withdraw, transfer, or maintain their annuity at a new guaranteed 12-month which is declared annually. The account does not automatically renew for a new term. The policy includes an MVA and accepts both qualified and non-qualified funds. Surrender charges are waived at passing.
AM Best Rating
B+ Good (6th of 13 ratings)
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Product Type
MYGA (Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity)
Free Withdrawals Yr1 / Yr2+
15% / 15%
Rate
4.60%
Term
6 Years
Minimum Investment
$25,000
Maximum Investment
$1,000,000 without prior approval
Maximum Age
84
Surrender Schedule
8%, 7%, 6%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 0%
What We Like About This Annuity
Account includes 15% penalty-free withdrawals in all years. Low minimums to start. IRA friendly and no surrender charges at passing.
Notable Features
Account does not automatically renew at maturity. Ideal for owners who want to maintain a completely liquid annuity without surrender charges.
Other Popular Products
Western United offers alternative annuities with less liquidity features and higher rates. They also have popular final expense, accident, illness and injury coverage for seniors.
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About Western United Life
Headquartered in Houston, TX and a subsidiary of Manhattan Life, Western United is a niche insurance company specializing primarily in annuities. Their parent insurer was founded in 1850 and is one of the oldest operational carriers in the US.
Together, Western United and Manhattan Life offer a wide array of coverage including life insurance, accident, dental, vision & hearing, mortgage protection, Medicare Supplements, as well as several other ancillary lines of business.