What is a guaranteed minimum death benefit?

What is a guaranteed minimum death benefit?

Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit (GMDB) is a provision added to an annuity for payment of an additional benefit in case the policy loses value. This would allow the insured’s beneficiary to receive a guaranteed amount. The GMDB options available for the variable annuity are: Return of Premium.

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