American Landmark 5 (AK, CA, PA, UT)

The American Landmark 5 is a deferred fixed indexed annuity issued by MassMutual Ascend Life Insurance Company.

This annuity is a premium banded product. The rates you are eligible to earn will vary depending on the amount of premium you deposit (see Rate Details below). When your full premium deposit is allocated to the fixed interest account, the highest first year yield available (including bonus if applicable) is 3.85% on premium amounts of $100,000 - See Notes.

You can also allocate your premium between various strategy and index account options. For complete details on index account options, including current cap and participation rates, please contact AnnuityAdvantage at 1.800.239.0356.

During the time in which the annuity is subject to surrender penalties, there are policy provisions that allow partial access on a penalty free basis. Beginning with the first contract year, and each year thereafter, this annuity provides up to 10% (noncumulative) of the contract value may be withdrawn from the annuity each contract year without penalty.

This annuity also waives withdrawal penalties upon death. Your named beneficiary(ies) will receive a death benefit equal to the full accumulation value. A beneficiary may choose to receive their death benefit in either a lump sum or select an available annuitization option.

Details on additional penalty waivers can be found in the Penalty Free Withdrawal Provisions section below.

MassMutual Ascend Life Insurance Company is rated “A++” by A.M. Best, was founded in 1961, and has over $42.7 billion in total assets.