Federated Variable Annuity Is Approved For Sale in 44 States

PITTSBURGH - Federated Investors has gained regulatory approval to market its Growth Plus variable annuity in 44 states.

Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company, Hartford, underwrites the product.

Growth Plus allows purchasers to allocate their assets among six Federated portfolios, including international stock, equity growth & income, utility, corporate bond, U.S. government bond, and money market funds.

The annuity includes a maximum issue age of 90, a guaranteed death benefit payable according to three customer-selectable options, and a nursing home fee waiver.

Aetna and Federated expect regulatory clearance to sell the annuity in all 50 states by yearend.

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