Both also offer a guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit for 40 basis points, to protect the principal, as well as enhanced death benefit riders and flexible annuitization options. Investors must select these riders at issue and cannot cancel them.
"Scudder Investments is pleased to have joined forces with Travelers Life & Annuity to develop and distribute these variable annuity products," said Kevin Hogan, director of the insurance products Group for Scudder Investments. "Travelers Life & Annuitys long history of financial strength and success in the market, combined with Scuddders strong distribution network and marketing capabilities, creates an opportunity for each company to expand its core business."
Scudder has transitioned its annuity underwriting from
