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Expert review · 2026

AuguStar review

Annuity Atlas covers 24 AuguStar annuity products with live rates and contract specs. 24 carry full editorial reviews.

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24 AuguStar annuities

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ProductTypeSurrenderRatingIncome riderBonus
LunarGuard MVA 5-Year
Savers who want a locked 5-year guaranteed rate, are comfortable with a Market Value Adjustment, and have at least $10,000 to commit
MYGA5yrAReview →
LunarGuard MVA 7-Year
Savers who want a locked 7-year guaranteed rate, are comfortable leaving the money alone for the full term, and can qualify for the $100,000 premium tier
MYGA7yrAReview →
LunarGuard 5-Year
Conservative savers who want a clean 5-year locked rate, full account value passed to heirs, and no rider complexity
MYGA5yrAReview →
LunarGuard 7-Year
Conservative savers who want a fully locked rate for seven years and care less about flexibility than predictability
MYGA7yrAReview →
LunarGuard MVA 3-Year
Short-horizon savers who want a locked rate for three years and are comfortable with the interest-rate risk that comes with a market value adjustment
MYGA3yrAReview →
LunarGuard 3-Year
Conservative savers who want a locked guaranteed rate for three years without index complexity or rider fees
MYGA3yrAReview →
Observatory Accumulation 10
A 10-year buyer who wants a broad menu of indexed crediting strategies and a no-cost nursing home waiver, and doesn't need an income rider or early liquidity.
FIA10yrAReview →
Observatory Accumulation 5
Buyers who want a short five-year FIA commitment, a genuinely deep crediting menu that includes locked-rate "guaranteed" options, and no interest in paying for an income rider
FIA5yrAReview →
Observatory Accumulation 7
Buyers who want a broad menu of index-linked crediting strategies and a built-in nursing home waiver, without paying for an income rider they don't need
FIA7yrAReview →
Observatory Bonus 10
Buyers who want an immediate account-value credit and are comfortable letting it vest on a multi-year schedule rather than needing full access right away
FIA10yrA16% (ages 18–70) / 19% (ages 18–70) / 14% (ages 71–80) / 17% (ages 71–80)Review →
Observatory Bonus Plus 10
Buyers with $25,000+ of long-horizon money who want a larger upfront bonus and more free-withdrawal room than a typical bonus FIA offers
FIA10yrA23% (ages 18–70) / 26% (ages 18–70) / 21% (ages 71–80) / 24% (ages 71–80)Review →
Omega Accumulation 10
Buyers with a genuine 10-year horizon who want indexed growth potential, principal protection, and a no-rider, no-bonus contract
FIA10yrAReview →
Omega Accumulation 5
Buyers who want a five-year FIA with a broad index menu, an A-rated carrier, and no rider fees, and who are comfortable that shorter-duration terms tend to run more conservative than the family's longer contracts
FIA5yrAReview →
Omega Accumulation 7
Buyers who want a mid-length, principal-protected FIA with a broad index menu and a built-in nursing home waiver, and who don't need an income rider
FIA7yrAReview →
Omega Bonus 10
Buyers who want a large upfront account-value credit and are comfortable with a longer bonus-vesting schedule and a tighter free-withdrawal allowance in exchange for it
FIA10yrAAccount-value premium bonus, tiered by issue state group and by an elected bonus Level: 18% at Level 1 for issue ages 18-70 (16% ages 71-80), rising to 25% at Level 4 (23% ages 71-80). The Levels are priced in index allocation, not a fee — Level 1 requires 0% away from the S&P 500, Level 2 25%, Level 3 50%, and the top rate is available only if 100% is allocated to non-S&P-500 indices. Vests over a 10-year schedule that varies by issue state; fully vests at death.Review →
Omega Bonus 7
Buyers who want a 5% account-value bonus at issue, are committed to the full 7-year term, and don't expect to need more than 5% of their money in any given contract year
FIA7yrA5%Review →
Omega Bonus Plus 10
Buyers who want a meaningful upfront account-value bonus and are willing to pay an explicit annual fee -- and, for the largest bonus, shift allocation away from the S&P 500 -- to get it
FIA10yrAAccount-value premium bonus, tiered by issue state group and by an elected bonus Level: 25% at Level 1 for issue ages 18-70 (23% ages 71-80), rising to 32% at Level 4 (30% ages 71-80). The Levels are priced in index allocation, not a fee — Level 1 requires 0% away from the S&P 500, Level 2 25%, Level 3 50%, and the top rate is available only if 100% is allocated to non-S&P-500 indices. Vests over a 10-year schedule that varies by issue state; fully vests at death.Review →
OrionShield 10-Year
Buyers who want long-term index-linked accumulation, are comfortable with a 10-year commitment, and want the strongest crediting terms rather than an upfront credit
FIA10yrAReview →
OrionShield 5-Year
Buyers who want a shorter FIA commitment, principal protection, and a broad menu of volatility-managed index strategies without paying for an income rider
FIA5yrAReview →
OrionShield 7-Year
Accumulation-focused buyers who want a broad index menu and uncompressed crediting rather than an upfront bonus, and can commit to seven years through an AuguStar Preferred IMO
FIA7yrAReview →
OrionShield 9-Year
California-based buyers who want the OrionShield line's only year-one liquidity, uncompressed crediting rather than an upfront bonus, and can commit to a 9-year horizon
FIA9yrAReview →
OrionShield Bonus 10-Year
Buyers with a 10-year time horizon who want a large upfront account-value boost and are comfortable accepting tiered cap and participation rates in exchange for that bonus
FIA10yrA10% (ages 18–80) / 14% (ages 18–80) / 16% (ages 18–80) / 18% (ages 18–80) / 21% (ages 18–80) / 7% (ages 81+) / 8% (ages 81+) / 9% (ages 81+) / 10% (ages 81+)Review →
OrionShield Bonus 7-Year
Accumulation-focused buyers who can commit to the full 7-year term, want an upfront account-value boost, and understand that the bonus trades against crediting rates
FIA7yrA5%Review →
OrionShield Bonus 9-Year
California-based buyers who want an immediate 13% account-value boost and plan to hold the full 9 years without needing above-average liquidity
FIA9yrA13%Review →
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Frequently asked questions

Is AuguStar a good annuity company?
We have reviewed 24 AuguStar products, and A.M. Best rates the carrier A for financial strength.
What is the surrender period for AuguStar annuities?
Surrender periods on AuguStar'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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