Ethos Agent Playbook

Underwriting & Product Overview

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Ethos IUL Index universal life insurance — not available for all agents

Carrier

Ameritas Life Insurance Corp.

Issue age

Age 20–65 (age nearest)

Coverage amounts

$25,000–$1,000,000

Age 20–50

$25K–$1M

Max face amounts by age

Age 51-60

$25K–$500k

Age 61-65

$25K–$350k

States available

Not available in New York

Payment options

Monthly ACH

60%+ instant decision. Potential additional evidence ordered. Applicants not eligible for an instant IUL offer will be routed to manual U/W or TruStage TM Advantage Whole Life.

Underwriting criteria

4 non-tobacco Preferred Plus Non-Tobacco Preferred Non-Tobacco Select Non-Tobacco Standard Non-Tobacco Table ratings 1-10 2 tobacco

Underwriting classes

Preferred Tobacco Standard Tobacco Table ratings 1-10

Average customer profile

Health

Financial & credit history

Vehicle violations

Excellent/good health with few to no chronic conditions. Any existing chronic conditions are consistently well controlled and receive regular follow-up care.

Good/fair/poor credit resulting in mid/high CBI score depending on age

Valid license not currently suspended or revoked Major violations: none within 5 years Minor violations: few to none within 3 years

Please see the Ethos Field Underwriting Guide for detailed condition-specific ratings and knockout conditions.

Replacements

Unavailable

Included at no cost Care4Life Accelerated Death Benefit or Terminal Illness (for applicants not eligible for Care4Life) Lifetime Income rider Overloan Protection Benefit (endorsement) Ethos Perks Rider (online estate planning tools)

Available at an additional cost Accidental Death Benefit Waiver of Specified Premium

Available riders & perks

Please refer to our Agent Guide for age, underwriting and state restrictions on rider availability.

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