June 13, 2012

Tokio Marine launches new retirement product


TM Retirement Life, a retirement solution that truly addresses the longevity risk by providing a guaranteed stream of income from age 60 or 65 for the entire lifetime of the client.
This solution is also extended to married couples through a joint life option, providing the couple with a retirement income stream for the entire lifetime of the last surviving spouse, thereby giving them the financial security that both deserve.
  • Simplified underwriting process
  • Limited premium payment whole life plan 
  • Guaranteed annual retirement income of 5% of sum assured from the age of as early as 60
  • 5, 10, 15, 20 or 25 year payment terms
Source: Tokio Marine
"Author comment: With this product TM is tip toeing into the whole life annuity market. It is quite an interesting product, although its based on a whole life plan rather than a pure savings plan. That would mean that a client is paying for a death cover and the accumulation is tied to the performance of the company's participating fund. This is a safer alternative but could mean that the  money for retirement accumulates at a slower rate. 
For the company and your agent, this would typically be a more profitable product. It is best to go in with your eyes open and consider whether buying a pure annuity together with a term plan is a better alternative."

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