As a with profits customer, you should consider the following when:
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Switching investments
- The value of your plan may be subject to the application of a market value reduction. For more information, see our Understanding market value reductions factsheet.
- If your plan has a guaranteed minimum annual growth rate (Contractual Annual Interest / Contractual Minimum Addition) you may get a lower investment growth rate from the fund that you switch into.
- You may be giving up valuable guarantees such as a guaranteed annuity rate.
Transferring the value of your plan
- The value of your plan may be subject to the application of a market value reduction. For more information, see our Understanding market value reductions factsheet.
- If your plan has a guaranteed minimum annual growth rate (Contractual Annual Interest / Contractual Minimum Addition) you may get a lower investment growth rate from the plan that you transfer into.
- You may be giving up valuable guarantees such as a guaranteed annuity rate.
- You may lose life insurance and payment protection cover that are built into your plan.
Early retirement
- The value of your plan may be subject to the application of a market value reduction. For more information. see our Understanding market value reductions factsheet
- You may be giving up valuable guarantees such as a guaranteed annuity rate.
- You may lose life insurance and payment protection cover that are built into your plan.
There are other things you should consider in addition to the above.
There may be charges that apply to your plan on transfer or early retirement. Details can be found in your plan documentation.
If you need help understanding any of this information, please speak to your adviser.
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