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Expert review · 2025

American National review

120-year-old insurer offering straightforward MYGAs, FIAs, and income annuities.

Our rating

3.9
Avg ★ / 5
Products reviewed33
A.M. BestA
S&PNot Rated
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Founded
1905
Headquarters
Galveston, TX
Total assets
$40+ Billion
A.M. Best
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33 American National annuities reviewed

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

ProductTypeSurrenderRatingIncome riderBonus
American National Smart Start Accumulator Series
Buyers who want an accumulation-focused FIA with a Best Entry Window feature, five diverse indices, and pre-built portfolio allocation options
FIA10yr 4.3Review →
American National Rate Certainty Annuity 10
Long-term conservative savers who want ten years of guaranteed crediting rates on a FIA and don't want to worry about rate reductions throughout the commitment period
FIA10yr 4.3Review →
American National Palladium Match MYG 7
Income-oriented savers who want a 7-year MYGA with immediate 10% free withdrawal access and no lingering MVA after the guarantee period ends
MYGA7yrAReview →
American National Rate Certainty Annuity 7
Conservative savers who want a 7-year FIA with all rates guaranteed at issue, no annual resets, and multiple crediting strategies including a positive floor on negative index years
FIA7yr 4.2Review →
American National Smart Start Accumulator Plus
Single-premium accumulators who want an upfront premium enhancement (14% no-fee or 20% with a fee) combined with the Best Entry Window and preset diversified portfolios
FIA10yr 4.214%Review →
American National Strategy Indexed Annuity Plus 10
Flexible-premium accumulators with a decade-long horizon who want a 1% bonus credited to every payment made in the first seven years, six indexed strategies across four indices, and the option to add a lifetime income rider whose fee is capped at its current level
FIA10yr 4.2Yes
1.10% annually (limited to interest) fee
BonusReview →
American National Palladium MYG
Conservative savers who want a guaranteed fixed rate for a defined period with the flexibility to choose from multiple guarantee durations
MYGA10yrAReview →
American National Palladium MYG 7
Conservative savers who want a meaningfully competitive guaranteed rate without committing to a decade-long surrender period
MYGA10yrAReview →
American National Palladium MYG 10
Long-term conservative savers who want to maximize guaranteed yield and can commit capital for a full decade without needing more than 10% per year
MYGA10yrAReview →
American National Palladium Match MYG 5
Conservative savers who want a 5-year MYGA with 10% annual free withdrawal from day one and an MVA that expires at the end of the guarantee period
MYGA5yrAReview →
American National Strategy Indexed Annuity Plus 7
Flexible-premium accumulators who want a premium enhancement applied to contributions in the first three years, four indexed crediting options including uncapped strategies, and an optional income rider
FIA7yr 4.1Yes
1.10% annually (limited to interest) fee
BonusReview →
American National Palladium MYG 5
Conservative savers who want a competitive guaranteed rate locked in for five years, with no market exposure and a clean exit at maturity
MYGA10yrAReview →
American National Palladium MYG MAX 7
Long-term rate-maximizing savers who have a 7-year commitment and want the highest guaranteed rate in this duration from American National without needing any annual income access
MYGA10yrAReview →
American National Rate Certainty Annuity 5
Safety-first savers who want a fixed index annuity with all crediting rates guaranteed at issue for the full five years
FIA5yr 4.0Review →
American National Palladium MYG MAX
Conservative savers who want a higher guaranteed fixed rate and do not need annual free withdrawal access during the guarantee period
MYGA10yrAReview →
American National Palladium MYG 8
Savers who want a long-term guaranteed rate and are comfortable committing capital for eight years in exchange for a rate above 5 and 7-year options
MYGA10yrAReview →
American National Palladium MYG MAX 5
Rate-maximizing savers with a defined 5-year horizon who don't need annual income access and want the highest possible guaranteed rate from American National in this duration
MYGA10yrAReview →
American National Rate Certainty Annuity
Buyers who want the simplicity of guaranteed crediting rates locked in at issue with the upside potential of an indexed annuity
FIA5yr 3.8Review →
American National Palladium MYG 6
Savers who want a slightly longer than 5-year guarantee with a marginally better rate, without committing to a full 7-year term
MYGA10yrAReview →
American National Palladium MYG 9
Savers with a specific 9-year financial horizon who want a guaranteed rate one step below the 10-year without the full decade commitment
MYGA10yrAReview →
American National Palladium Match MYG 3
Savers who want a short guaranteed MYGA with 10% free withdrawal available every year from day one
MYGA3yrAReview →
American National Palladium MYG MAX 10
Long-horizon committed savers who want the absolute best guaranteed MYGA rate from American National and can genuinely forgo all access for ten years
MYGA10yrAReview →
American National Palladium MYG 3
Savers who want a short, fully guaranteed fixed rate with flexible access to interest and a clean exit at the end of three years
MYGA10yrAReview →
American National Palladium MYG MAX 6
Savers with a specific 6-year no-access horizon who want the highest possible guaranteed rate in that duration slot
MYGA10yrAReview →
Palladium MYG 10 (NY)
New York savers who want a fully locked, decade-long guaranteed rate with no market value adjustment and no rate-reset risk partway through the surrender period
MYGA10yrAReview →
American National Palladium MYG MAX 3
Rate-maximizing savers with a 3-year horizon who are comfortable with no free withdrawal access until the end of the guarantee period
MYGA10yrAReview →
Palladium MYG 7 (NY)
New York MYGA shoppers who want a guaranteed fixed rate with no MVA exposure and can commit to a full 10-year contract even though the rate itself only locks for 7 of those years
MYGA10yrAReview →
American National Rate Certainty Annuity 20
A narrow buyer profile — younger savers (issue age limit 50) doing long-range accumulation who want guaranteed crediting rates for two decades
FIA20yr 3.5Review →
Palladium MYG 5 (NY)
New York savers who want a locked 5-year rate, a low $5,000 minimum, and a full-account-value death benefit, and who are organized enough to track the renewal date
MYGA10yrAReview →
Palladium MYG 3 (NY)
New York buyers who want a low $5,000 minimum, no-MVA guaranteed-rate contract for an initial 3-year term and are willing to actively manage the renewal decision every few years
MYGA10yrAReview →
Palladium MYG 6 (NY)
New York savers who want an A-rated, NY-licensed six-year rate guarantee and are comfortable committing to the full 10-year surrender window that wraps around it
MYGA10yrAReview →
WealthQuest Citadel 5 Diamond (NY)
New York savers who want a no-fee fixed annuity from an A-rated carrier and are willing to do the year-two math on the teaser rate before committing
MYGA5yrAReview →
WealthQuest Citadel 7 Diamond (NY)
NY buyers with a short time horizon who want the strongest one-year rate we track from an A-rated carrier and don't need the money to actually grow for the full seven years
MYGA7yrAReview →
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About American National

American National Insurance Company is a 120-year-old annuity provider headquartered in Galveston, Texas, now part of Brookfield Reinsurance. Known for a balanced lineup of MYGA, fixed indexed, and income annuities with straightforward product design, American National serves conservative investors seeking principal protection and guaranteed income. Their Palladium MYGA series and Select income products are core offerings for savers prioritizing stability over complexity.

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How we scored them

Income Options84/100
Financial Strength90/100
Fees & Costs85/100
Flexibility78/100
Customer Service82/100
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The tradeoffs

What works
  • Strong A-rated financial strength with 120+ years of operating history
  • Competitive MYGA rates across multiple durations
  • Clean product design with straightforward crediting strategies
  • Meaningful income rider options with care-linked enhancements
  • Solid carrier fundamentals and claim-paying reliability
What to watch
  • Limited variable annuity and RILA offerings compared to larger competitors
  • Fewer indexed crediting strategies than newer players like Smart Start Select
  • Some older products (Strategy Index) have simpler feature sets
  • Not available in all states (e.g., New York restrictions on certain products)
  • S&P rating not published — AM Best rating is sole independent assessment
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Income rider fees

Disclosed charges for optional riders on American National products, live from Annuity Rate Watch. Product-level detail is on each review.

RiderProductFee
Lifetime Income Rider with Fixed RateAmerican National Strategy Indexed Annuity Plus 101.10% annually (limited to interest)
Lifetime Income Rider with Fixed Rate Plus Index CreditAmerican National Strategy Indexed Annuity Plus 100.80% annually (limited to interest)
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Best fit for these buyers

Conservative savers prioritizing principal protection and carrier strength
MYGA buyers seeking competitive guaranteed rates with proven reliability
Retirees wanting straightforward income products with care enhancements
Ages 55-75 planning for retirement income from a financially solid carrier
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Frequently asked questions

Is American National a good annuity company?
American National earns an average rating of 3.9/5 across the 33 products we've reviewed, and A.M. Best rates the carrier A for financial strength. We describe its financial position as "Excellent" with $40+ Billion in total assets.
What are the fees for American National annuities?
Fee structures vary by product. Optional income riders on American National products carry disclosed charges — for example Lifetime Income Rider with Fixed Rate (American National Strategy Indexed Annuity Plus 10): 1.10% annually (limited to interest); Lifetime Income Rider with Fixed Rate Plus Index Credit (American National Strategy Indexed Annuity Plus 10): 0.80% annually (limited to interest). See each product review for the full fee detail.
What is the surrender period for American National annuities?
Surrender periods on American National's current lineup run 3–20 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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