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Expert review · 2025

VALIC review

Annuity Atlas has published 2 editorial reviews of VALIC products. Average peer-group rating 4.0 / 5, top-rated product earns 4.1 / 5. Browse the full lineup below.

Our rating

4.0
Avg ★ / 5
Products reviewed2
A.M. BestA
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Reviews published
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Average rating
★ 4.0 / 5
A.M. Best
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Categories covered
FIA
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2 VALIC annuities reviewed

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

ProductTypeSurrenderRatingIncome riderBonus
Power Index Elite
Buyers who want principal protection, a genuinely fee-free base contract, and a deep crediting menu that includes a guaranteed 5% participation floor on its uncapped strategies
FIA7yr 4.1Review →
Power Index 5 Elite
Buyers who want principal protection, a broad menu of crediting strategies, and a shorter 5-year surrender window without paying for an income rider they do not need
FIA5yr 3.9Review →
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Income rider fees

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

RiderProductFee
Valic Lifetime Income PlusPower Index Elite0.95% annually
VALIC Lifetime Income Plus with MultiplierPower Index Elite0.95% annually
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Frequently asked questions

Is VALIC a good annuity company?
VALIC earns an average rating of 4.0/5 across the 2 products we've reviewed, and A.M. Best rates the carrier A for financial strength.
What are the fees for VALIC annuities?
Fee structures vary by product. Optional income riders on VALIC products carry disclosed charges — for example Valic Lifetime Income Plus (Power Index Elite): 0.95% annually ; VALIC Lifetime Income Plus with Multiplier (Power Index Elite): 0.95% annually . See each product review for the full fee detail.
What is the surrender period for VALIC annuities?
Surrender periods on VALIC's current lineup run 5–7 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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