What is a bailout?

"Bailout," is an insurance industry term that means customers have the opportunity to surrender all or part of their contracts — free of surrender charges — when certain conditions are met. The bailout option is triggered when a cap rate or fixed account interest rate drops below a certain level.

Why does this happen?

Today’s interest rate environment has forced us to lower caps in order to maintain viable product returns. Yields on the bonds in which we invest to back our annuities are at an all-time low, due to low Treasury rates and tight credit spreads. Rate adjustments are caused by the fact that most of our annuities were sold when interest rates were much higher than they are today.

In response to interest rate pressures, Allstate has reduced cap rates and added bailout amendments on certain contracts, which has triggered bailouts on many annuity contracts.

Affected contracts are fixed annuities with investment guarantees. Typically, the investments that support the contracts are in fixed securities like US Treasuries -- not in stock market investments.

Allstate is 100% committed to the annuity marketplace.

We continue to provide strong products that meet our customer’s needs. By offering competitive rates and attractive risk-adjusted returns, we can thrive in different economic environments.

Where is the opportunity?

Triggering bailouts creates new options for customers and new sales opportunities for you. It enables you to help customers realistically reset their expectations, based on new economic conditions. A triggered bailout option is an ideal opportunity for you to review retirement strategies and suitability with customers and make recommendations as appropriate.

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Before investing in Allstate RightFit Annuity, customers should carefully consider how interest is credited, as well as the risks, charges and expenses associated with the contract. Additional information about these and other subjects can be found in the Allstate RightFit Annuity prospectus. To obtain a prospectus, please contact Allstate Life Insurance Company or visit accessallstate.com. Please read the prospectus carefully before selling a contract or sending money.

Allstate RightFit Annuity is issued through Allstate Life Insurance Company, Home Office, Northbrook, IL. Securities offered by Personal Financial Representatives through Allstate Financial Services, LLC (LSA Securities in LA and PA). Registered Broker-Dealer. Member FINRA, SIPC. Main Office: 2920 South 84th Street, Lincoln, NE 68506. (877) 525-5727.

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