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The 2022 maximum nonforfeiture interest rate is changing for life insurance. The Standard Nonforfeiture Law (SNFL) changes in 1980 were designed to allow such changes without refiling forms. Is anybody filing these changes anyway? Are any states “requiring” it (despite the law explicitly permitting such changes)?
Reserve interest changes for 2021, but reserve rates are rarely stated in forms. Is anybody filing these?
For plans that have cash values that need to change (or maybe surrender charges on a UL contract), I’d review the Statement of Variability (SOV) in the state (or compact) where it was filed. If the company reserved the right to change the rates/values without restriction, then you can probably make changes without re-filing. However, some states will have explicitly asked for you to file a new actuarial memo or maybe new sample schedule pages. In any case, I’d recommend preparing those things and having them ready to file if ever requested.
Similarly, many forms of term insurance may require a re-demonstration to prove cash values are not required. Again, states may not require the filing, but I would recommend having such demonstrations prepared and ready just in case.
If you want more definitive answers, you can contact the insurance dept or compact. (We often do that anonymously for carriers).
I don’t think reserve interest rates are required (from a product filing standpoint). Of course, your valuation actuary has different requirements from a valuation reporting standpoint.
That’s a good question for sure. I didn’t even know that this affect my insurance plan at the moment and I will definitely look into how they will affect my monthly rates as well. I always love to investigate my insurance plan the same way I did when I even chose it. I was going through a lot of information around the Internet in regard to what requirements I have to meet, as well as many articles that I found online https://www.lifeinsuranceblog.net/life-insurance-rates-by-age that explained in detail how the age brackets work and what rates I should expect to pay for the long term future.
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