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Section 11




                  the Company Behind Your annuity





               The appeal of variable annuities is the guarantees they provide.

               It’s important to note, however, that these guarantees are only as
               good as the company that issues them. It is paramount to know

               the financial soundness of the company you’re investing with.

                  While annuities do provide guarantees, they are not guaranteed

               by the U.S. government, like bank deposits or certificates of deposit
               are. Annuities are not:


                  ►   FDIC-insured

                  ►   Guaranteed by a bank or savings association

                  ►   Insured by any federal agency



                  Purchasing  a variable  annuity  for retirement  income usually
               means  that you will have  a  long-term  relationship with  the

               company, so let’s look at factors to consider before entering into
               that relationship.




               Check on the Company’s Reputation



                  ►   Is the company a name you know and trust?






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