What is Indexed Universal Life Insurance

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Disclosures

  1. IUL is not an investment. It is a life insurance policy product that provides growth potential through index interest crediting. You cannot invest directly in an index.

  2. Paying less may reduce your cash value and affect the period your certificate stays in force.

  3. Subject to IRS limitations.

  4. The IUL product is not intended to serve as a primary source for retirement, pension income or deferral of taxable income.

  5. Loans and withdrawals will reduce the policy’s death benefit and available cash value. A loan, withdrawal or surrender may be a taxable event. For tax advice, consult with your professional tax advisor. Excessive loans or withdrawals may cause the policy to lapse.

  6. Death benefit proceeds from a life insurance policy are generally not included in the gross income of the taxpayer/beneficiary (Internal Revenue Code Section 101(a)(1)). There are certain exceptions to this general rule including policies that were transferred for valuable consideration (IRC §101(a)(2)). This information should not be construed as tax or legal advice. Consult with your tax or legal professional for details and guidelines specific to your situation.

  7. Guarantees are backed by the claims-paying ability of WoodmenLife.

  8. There may be tax implications for policies recognized as modified endowment contracts (MECs). Distributions, including loans, from a MEC are taxable to the extent of the gain in a policy, and may also be subject to a 10% additional tax if the owner is under age 59½. Excessive loans or withdrawals may cause the policy to lapse. Loans and withdrawals will reduce the policy’s death benefit and available cash value. A loan, withdrawal or surrender may be a taxable event. For tax advice, consult with your professional tax advisor.

  9. All contractual provisions apply and may vary by state. Benefit payments may affect eligibility for public assistance programs. Certain eligibility and age requirements apply. This rider is not long term care insurance, nor is it intended to replace long term care insurance. Not available in CA or NY.

Universal Life insurance products contain fees, such as mortality and expense charges (which may increase over time), and may contain restrictions, such as surrender periods. This certificate could lose money. WoodmenLife will provide notification if the guaranteed monthly deductions and interests are expected to exhaust the plan’s cash values prior to the maturity date. This certificate is not guaranteed to stay in force until maturity based on minimum guarantees.

All products may not be available in all states.

Flexible Premiums Adjustable Indexed Life Certificates ICC18 8730 4-18, 8730 4-18 (XX). Rider Forms: ICC18 8731 4-18, 8731 4-18 (XX), 257 6-10 (XX), O-257 6-10 (XX).

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