Key Takeaways
- Midland National is a privately held insurance company offering fixed annuities.
- The company consistently receives high ratings from third-party rating agencies like S&P, AM Best and Fitch.
- They have several fixed annuity offerings, including fixed-indexed annuities, multi-year guarantee annuities and single premium immediate annuities.
- Most of their annuities come with an annual penalty-free withdrawal amount, so you can maintain access to some of your funds.
About Midland National
Midland National is a life insurance company headquartered in the American Midwest. As, part of the Sammons Financial Group, Midland National sells life insurance and annuities under its own branding. Originally founded as Dakota Mutual Life Insurance Company in 1906, the company became the Midland National Life Insurance Company in 1925.
Midland National has an employee stock ownership plan for its 1,500 engaged employees, who routinely connect with and support their local communities. In 2022 alone, Sammon Financial and Midland National employees provided more than 10,400 hours of volunteer community service.
Working with another 60,000 distribution agents and partners, Midland National has provided life insurance and annuities to more than one million customers over its 117 years of existence. The company consistently receives high ratings for the value of its insurance and annuity offerings and the benefits of its workplace culture.
Existing Midland National annuity customers can access their account information by calling Midland National’s customer service line at 877-586-0244, Monday to Thursday between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. CST.
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Credit Ratings
To promote transparency and protect consumers, credit rating companies examine and publish the financial strength of insurance companies. These credit rating companies outline the financial performance and solvency of insurance companies so consumers can make informed decisions when buying annuities and life insurance. Midland National consistently receives top ratings from major credit rating companies.
Each credit rating company uses its own metrics to evaluate performance. It’s wise to check more than one rating when researching an insurance company, to get a broader sense of their overall performance.
Midland National Credit Ratings
| Credit Agency | Rating |
|---|---|
| A.M. Best | A+ |
| Fitch | A+ |
| Standard & Poor’s | A+ |
Credit rating company scores and reports are a good start when evaluating an annuity provider, but it’s only the first step. Consult with a trusted financial advisor whenever you want to make a major investment decision. Together, you can explore which investment vehicles might be best for your particular needs.
Annuities Products Offered by Midland National
Midland National offers several different kinds of fixed annuities.
- Fixed Index Annuities (FIAs)
- As the most popular type of fixed annuity at Midland, the FIA helps you grow your savings while minimizing risk. This product fits a variety of customer needs with its flexibility.
- Multi-Year Guarantee Annuities (MYGAs)
- Midland Nationals’ multi-year guarantee annuity pays a guaranteed interest rate for the selected time period (often three, five or seven years).
- Single Premium Immediate Annuities (SPIAs)
- Single premium immediate annuities pay out to you right away.
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Midland National also offers several riders you can choose to add to your annuity contract. Depending on your needs you might choose an income rider that gives you a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit separate from your accumulation value, or a death benefit rider which allows you to build a legacy to leave to your beneficiaries.
Most Midland National annuities also come with an annual penalty-free withdrawal amount, so you can maintain access to your money. Although most of their basic annuity contracts have no annual fees, there are percentage fees associated with several of their riders – the exact amount of which will vary depending on the specific riders you choose.
Client Resources
Midland National prides itself on helping people plan for a comfortable retirement. Their website contains a robust section of educational resources on topics like annuities, debt management, estate planning and more. They also provide a calculator to help you assess your comfort with risk. In addition, the buyer’s guide and prospectus for each Midland National annuity are publicly available on their website.
If you are a Midland National customer, you can log in online to see or make changes to your policy. Their claim forms are available on their website and can be uploaded to your account. If you do not have a financial advisor of your own, Midland National can connect you with an independent financial professional who can help you assess your needs for a retirement plan.
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Editor Malori Malone contributed to this article.
