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Expert review · 2025

American Life review

Annuity Atlas has published 11 editorial reviews of American Life products. Average peer-group rating 3.6 / 5, top-rated product earns 4.0 / 5. Browse the full lineup below.

Our rating

3.6
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Products reviewed11
A.M. BestB++
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Reviews published
11
Average rating
★ 3.6 / 5
A.M. Best
B++
Categories covered
FIA · MYGA
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11 American Life annuities reviewed

Sorted by star rating. Click any product for the full peer-group review.

ProductTypeSurrenderRatingIncome riderBonus
American Select 10-Year
Buyers who want the strongest crediting terms in the American Select lineup and don't need a premium bonus, an income rider, or early liquidity beyond the built-in 10% allowance
FIA10yr 4.0Review →
American Select 7-Year
Buyers who want an indexed annuity with a deep menu of crediting strategies and free-withdrawal access from Year 1, without paying for a premium bonus or an income rider they don't need
FIA7yr 3.8Review →
American Classic 5-Year
Buyers who want a modest minimum premium, a five-year locked rate, and a death benefit that waives surrender charges and MVA entirely
MYGA5yrB++0.60%Review →
American Fusion MYGIA
Accumulation-focused buyers who want a guaranteed 5-year rate plus a shot at an equity-linked bonus, and who can leave the money essentially untouched for the full term
MYGA5yrB++14.00% (varies by issue date), payable only if the S&P 500 increases at least 25% over the 5-year term and no withdrawals other than RMDs are takenReview →
MaxGrowth 10
Buyers who want a 10-year principal-protected FIA with a strong current cap and multiple crediting choices, and who won't need money out of the contract in year one
FIA10yr 3.7Review →
American Classic 3-Year
Shoppers who want a short, clean 3-year locked rate and are comfortable with a smaller, B++-rated carrier
MYGA3yrB++Review →
American Select Bonus 7-Year
Accumulation-focused buyers who want a day-one account-value bonus and the exclusive uncapped index menu, and who will hold the full seven years without needing meaningful liquidity
FIA7yr 3.512.00% on single premium ages 0-74; 10.00% on single premium ages 75-85 (per ARW, effective 5/19/2026). Vests annually over the 7-year surrender period to a cumulative 100%, reaching full vesting at the start of Year 7. Bonus is fully vested immediately upon death. If surrendered before full vesting, unvested bonus is forfeited.Review →
MaxGrowth 10 Bonus
Accumulation-focused buyers who can commit money for the full 10 years, have no near-term liquidity or year-one RMD needs, and want a large upfront account-value bonus with eyes open about how it is paid for
FIA10yr 3.510.00% for issue ages 0-74; 8.00% for issue ages 75-85 in most approved states; the Texas-filed version pays 8.00% / 6.50%Review →
American Select Bonus 10-Year
Buyers who are confident they can leave the money untouched for the full 10 years and want a larger starting balance from an upfront premium bonus
FIA10yr 3.416.00% (issue ages 0-74) / 13.00% (issue ages 75-85) (per ARW, effective 5/19/2026)Review →
American Select Bonus Plus 7-Year
Accumulation-focused buyers who want the largest up-front premium bonus in this product family, plan to hold the full seven years, and are comfortable with a smaller carrier
FIA7yr 3.416.00% on single premium ages 0-74 (per ARW, effective 5/19/2026); 14.00% on single premium ages 75-85; plus an additional 2.00% one-time bonus at end of year 7 if no withdrawals other than RMDs are taken. Vests annually over the 7-year surrender period to a cumulative 100%. Bonus fully vests immediately upon death.Review →
American Select Bonus Plus 10-Year
Legacy-minded buyers who will hold the full 10 years, value the full bonus vesting at death, and understand they are paying for that headline bonus with lower caps and an annual expense
FIA10yr 3.322.00% (issue ages 0-74) / 19.00% (issue ages 75-85) (per ARW, effective 5/19/2026), plus 3.00% one-time Interest Bonus at year 10 if no non-RMD withdrawals takenReview →
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Frequently asked questions

Is American Life a good annuity company?
American Life earns an average rating of 3.6/5 across the 11 products we've reviewed, and A.M. Best rates the carrier B++ for financial strength.
What is the surrender period for American Life annuities?
Surrender periods on American Life's current lineup run 3–10 years, depending on the product. Most products allow an annual free-withdrawal amount before charges apply — the product table above shows each product's surrender length, and each review covers the exact schedule.

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