--- title: When life insurance says “no,” this annuity strategy says “yes.” description: Discover a strategy that provides a powerful alternative to single-pay life insurance, offering growth and a 30% death benefit boost without medical exams. image: https://synergyannuity.com/hubfs/Life%20insurance%20declined.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://synergyannuity.com/news-you-can-use/when-life-insurance-says-no-this-annuity-strategy-says-yes#main-content) ![Synergy Logo-#](https://synergyannuity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Synergy%20Logo-%23.png?width=150&height=101&name=Synergy%20Logo-%23.png) - [Home](https://synergyannuity.com/) - [About](https://synergyannuity.com/about) - [Contact](https://synergyannuity.com/contact) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Home](https://synergyannuity.com/) - [About](https://synergyannuity.com/about) - [Contact](https://synergyannuity.com/contact) - [Contact us](https://synergyannuity.com/contact) [Contact us](https://synergyannuity.com/contact) May 12, 2025, 10:19:01 PM # When life insurance says “no,” this annuity strategy says “yes.” ![Picture of Eric Estrada](https://synergyannuity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EE%20Head%20shot%202.jpg?width=50&name=EE%20Head%20shot%202.jpg) [Eric Estrada](https://synergyannuity.com/news-you-can-use/author/eric-estrada) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://synergyannuity.com/news-you-can-use/when-life-insurance-says-no-this-annuity-strategy-says-yes) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://synergyannuity.com/news-you-can-use/when-life-insurance-says-no-this-annuity-strategy-says-yes) [Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://synergyannuity.com/news-you-can-use/when-life-insurance-says-no-this-annuity-strategy-says-yes) [pinterest-p icon](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://synergyannuity.com/news-you-can-use/when-life-insurance-says-no-this-annuity-strategy-says-yes) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://synergyannuity.com/news-you-can-use/when-life-insurance-says-no-this-annuity-strategy-says-yes) Clients planning their legacy often look to single-premium life insurance for its simplicity and tax advantages — but medical declines can quickly shut the door on that option. The good news? There’s a powerful alternative that doesn’t require labs, exams, or underwriting. ### 💡 Introducing the Heritage Maximizer Strategy Using a **fixed indexed annuity with an enhanced death benefit rider**, you can give your clients many of the same advantages as a single-pay life policy — even if they’ve been declined. Here’s how it works: - The client purchases a fixed indexed annuity (FIA) with the **Heritage Maximizer rider**. - After just 3 years, the rider **boosts the account value by 30%** when paid to beneficiaries. - **No underwriting or medical qualification** is required if the client is age 75 or younger at issue. - The rider only costs **0.30% annually**, making it an affordable and efficient legacy tool. --- ### 🔍 Real-World Example Let’s say your client deposits $100,000 into this FIA. Over the years, the account grows to $175,000. If they pass away after year 3, the **death benefit paid to beneficiaries is $227,500** — a 30% bump over the account value, guaranteed. That’s **$52,500 more** passed on to their loved ones — without a single health question. --- ### ✅ Why Advisors Are Using This Strategy: - **Annuity-Based Simplicity** – No stacking of policies or complex illustrations - **Legacy Planning Without Declines** – Ideal fallback for failed life applications - **Tax-Deferred Growth** – Helps accelerate accumulation for retirement and heirs - **IRA-Compatible** – Can be used with qualified or non-qualified funds - **No Medical Exams** – Great fit for older clients or those with health concerns --- ### Final Thought If your client has been declined for single-pay life insurance, don’t let the conversation end there. Show them how to **turn that “no” into a legacy win** — with guaranteed growth, tax advantages, and a 30% death benefit boost. 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