Commission Rates Increasing for AssetShield 9 & 10

Option U AssetShield 9 & 10 Commissions to Increase

We’re pleased to announce that, effective October 19 2022, we increased Option U commissions on AssetShield 9 and AssetShield 10 fixed index annuities. As you can see below, street level commissions increased by 75 or 100 basis points.

Current Current
Ages 18-75 Year 1 Additional Premium Years 2-5
MGA10 6.00% MGA10 3.00%
Ages 76-80 Year 1 Additional Premium Years 2-5
MGA10 4.50% MGA10 3.00%
New New
Ages 18-75 Year 1 Additional Premium Years 2-5
MGA10 7.00% MGA10 No change
Ages 76-80 Year 1 Additional Premium Years 2-5
MGA10 5.25% MGA10 No change

Updated Commission Details 

The new commission rates will be applied to AssetShield 9 & 10 on any applications signed October 19 and after. Applications signed on October 18, 2022 and earlier will receive the current rate. No exceptions. 

Thank you for your continued business with American Equity.