A unit of MetLife Inc. has changed its variable annuity lineup, adding a death benefit option and updating 2 living-benefit riders.
The optional death benefit rider provides a guaranteed death benefit at least equal to purchase payments accumulated at 6% through age 90, or the highest anniversary value though age 80, if greater.
Annual step-ups are available through age 80.
MetLife also updated 2 rider options, the Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit Plus option and the Lifetime Withdrawal Guarantee option.