Annuity Suitability and Best Interest - Ohio

Are you currently a non-certified Annuity Suitability producer or a previously certified Annuity Suitability agent? This new 4-hour Annuity Certification course will help you meet state Continuing Education requirements.

The primary objective of this regulation is to ensure that "producers" (as defined in the regulation) act in the "best interest" of consumers when recommending annuities. Additionally, it mandates that "insurers" establish and maintain a system to oversee recommendations, effectively addressing the insurance needs and financial objectives of consumers during transactions.

These standards elevate the quality of annuity sales, fostering consumer understanding of the products they acquire, disclosure of material conflicts of interest, and the assurance that those selling these products prioritize consumers' interests over their financial gain.

Enroll in this certification course, and you'll receive top-notch continuing education to meet your state's CE requirements. The curriculum focuses on annuities, delving into the various annuity types and state-specific considerations regarding accumulation through annuities.

The course addresses distribution opportunities and tax implications for withdrawals, fundamental aspects of annuity accumulation programs. It comprehensively covers Fixed, Variable, and Indexed annuities, ensuring a thorough understanding of each.

You'll explore the key parties in annuities, their rights, and responsibilities, as well as the provisions unique to Fixed, Variable, and Indexed annuities. We delve into how these elements impact consumers and discuss the taxation of both qualified and non-qualified annuities. Specific qualified tax-sheltered plans are also reviewed, shedding light on their intricacies. The primary applications of annuities are explored, providing you with a well-rounded education.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will fulfill the initial Annuity Certification course requirement, bringing you one step closer to becoming a certified Annuity Suitability producer or agent.