ADDITIONAL FREE WITHDRAWAL Clause Samples
The "Additional Free Withdrawal" clause allows a policyholder or account owner to withdraw extra funds from their account without incurring the usual withdrawal penalties or fees, beyond the standard free withdrawal amount. Typically, this clause specifies the conditions under which these additional withdrawals are permitted, such as a certain percentage of the account value or in specific circumstances like medical emergencies. Its core practical function is to provide greater flexibility and liquidity to the account holder, addressing situations where access to more funds is needed without financial penalty.
ADDITIONAL FREE WITHDRAWAL. During a Contract Year, You may make partial withdrawals from the Contract without the Withdrawal Charge and Recapture Charge being applied. This Additional Free Withdrawal is equal to:
ADDITIONAL FREE WITHDRAWAL. During a Contract Year, You may make partial withdrawals from the Contract without the Withdrawal Charge being applied. This Additional Free Withdrawal is equal to: 1. the Additional Free Withdrawal Percentage, as specified on the Contract Data Page, of Premium that remains subject to Withdrawal Charges and that has not been previously withdrawn (this can be utilized once or in segments throughout the Contract Year); less, 2. earnings, as defined in the Withdrawal Charge provision. Any amount to satisfy the required minimum distribution would reduce the amount available under Your Additional Free Withdrawal. In no event shall the Additional Free Withdrawal exceed the Withdrawal Value. Withdrawal Charges are waived on amounts withdrawn that are less than or equal to the Additional Free Withdrawal. Although Additional Free Withdrawals reduce the Separate Account Contract Value, they do not reduce Remaining Premium. You will not receive the benefit of an Additional Free Withdrawal if You take a total withdrawal. Withdrawals during the Contract Year in excess of the Additional Free Withdrawal may be subject to a Withdrawal Charge.
ADDITIONAL FREE WITHDRAWAL. During a Contract Year, You may make partial withdrawals from the Contract without the Withdrawal Charge and Interest Rate Adjustment being applied. This Additional Free Withdrawal is equal to: 1. the Additional Free Withdrawal Percentage, as specified on the Contract Data Page, of Premium that remains subject to Withdrawal Charges and that has not been previously withdrawn (this can be utilized once or in segments throughout the Contract Year); less, 2. earnings, as defined in the Withdrawal Charge provision. Any amount to satisfy the required minimum distribution would reduce the amount available under Your Additional Free Withdrawal. In no event shall the Additional Free Withdrawal exceed the Withdrawal Value. Withdrawal Charges and Interest Rate Adjustments are waived on amounts withdrawn that are less than or equal to the Additional Free Withdrawal. Although Additional Free Withdrawals reduce Contract Value in either the Investment Division and/or the Fixed Account Option, they do not reduce Remaining Premium. You will not receive the benefit of an Additional Free Withdrawal if You take a total withdrawal. Withdrawals during the Contract Year in excess of the Additional Free Withdrawal may be subject to a Withdrawal Charge and any applicable Interest Rate Adjustment. This Additional Free Withdrawal is non-cumulative; that is, Additional Free Withdrawals not taken during any given Contract Year cannot be taken as Additional Free Withdrawals in a subsequent Contract Year.