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Announcing Protective%%®%% Income Creator fixed annuity withdrawal rate increase
February 17, 2025
Protective will increase select guaranteed lifetime income withdrawal percentages in the Lifetime Income Benefit available with the Protective® Income Creator fixed annuity, effective February 17, 2025.
We understand how important guaranteed income is to clients’ confidence in their retirement strategy and make a continuous effort to offer competitive solutions. The chart below is a sample of the adjusted rates at key ages. See the complete withdrawal rates.

Lifetime Income Benefit Withdrawal Rates*

Issue age
65
67
70
75
Single withdrawal rates
7.05%
7.30%
8.00%
8.50%
Joint withdrawal rates
6.55%
6.80%
7.50%
8.00%

*The single and joint lifetime income benefit withdrawal rates shown are based on the benefit being taken within the first year. See Payout Guide for full details and guaranteed income withdrawal rates for every age.



Transition rules


  • Tickets/Applications dated February 16, 2025, or earlier and received in good order will be issued with the current withdrawal rates:
    • Cash/Applications/Any 1035 exchange paperwork related to these new tickets/applications must be received no later than March 3, 2025 (10 business days from effective date).
  • Previously submitted Annuity tickets/applications that are awaiting funding from 1035 exchanges and/or Not In Good Order (NIGO) items will continue to be processed following existing new business guidelines.
  • Tickets/Applications for the Protective Income Creator fixed annuity dated February 17, 2025, and after will be accepted and issued with the new withdrawal rates.

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Protective refers to Protective Life Insurance Company (PLICO), Omaha, NE.

Protective® is a registered trademark of PLICO The Protective trademarks, logos and service marks are property of PLICO and are protected by copyright, trademark, and/or other proprietary rights and laws.

Protective Income Creator fixed annuity is a fixed, single premium, deferred annuity contract with a limited market value adjustment, issued under contract form series LDA-P-2013. The Lifetime Income Benefit is provided under rider form series LDA-P-6054. Protective Income Creator is issued by PLICO. Contract form numbers, product availability and features may vary by state.

Annuities are long-term insurance contracts intended for retirement planning.

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