EQUITY-INDEXED ANNUITY FOR GROUP SAVINGS PROGRAMS
First Claim
1. A method, implemented on a computer, for implementing a Group Equity-Indexed Annuity (GEIA) with a guaranteed minimum equity related return for a plurality of participants, the method comprising:
- obtaining a first set of calls on equity index using a first portion of a first contribution provided by a plurality of participants;
obtaining a first set of securities using a second portion of the first contribution;
determining that a first specified period of time has elapsed;
calculating, employing a computer processor of the computer, a first participation rate based on a model investment portfolio;
determining if the first calculated participation rate exceeds a minimum participation rate; and
if so, crediting interest to the first contribution in an amount at least equal to the first calculated participation rate multiplied by an increase in the equity index for the first specified period,otherwise, crediting interest to the first contribution in an amount equal to the minimum participation rate multiplied by the increase in the equity index for the first specified period.
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Abstract
A Group Equity-Indexed Annuity (GEIA) with a guaranteed minimum equity related return for a set of individuals are provided. An algorithm sets a “participation rate” of a GEIA contract as well as the carrier margin, risk and opportunity for recovery. The carrier is held accountable to the participation rate produced by the model investment portfolio in the formula and subject to the guaranteed minimum. The selection of the participation rate is entirely visible to a GEIA contract-holder. A “hedge budget” is based on a formula-driven amortization process that blends old and new money. Underlying assets are also managed to a “constant” duration, such as the duration of a bond index selected by the GEIA contract-holder.
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31 Claims
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1. A method, implemented on a computer, for implementing a Group Equity-Indexed Annuity (GEIA) with a guaranteed minimum equity related return for a plurality of participants, the method comprising:
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obtaining a first set of calls on equity index using a first portion of a first contribution provided by a plurality of participants; obtaining a first set of securities using a second portion of the first contribution; determining that a first specified period of time has elapsed; calculating, employing a computer processor of the computer, a first participation rate based on a model investment portfolio; determining if the first calculated participation rate exceeds a minimum participation rate; and if so, crediting interest to the first contribution in an amount at least equal to the first calculated participation rate multiplied by an increase in the equity index for the first specified period, otherwise, crediting interest to the first contribution in an amount equal to the minimum participation rate multiplied by the increase in the equity index for the first specified period. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A computer-based system for implementing an Equity-Indexed Annuity (EIA) with a guaranteed minimum equity related return for a set of individuals, the computer-based system comprising:
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a processor operable to execute computer program instructions; and a memory operable to store computer program instructions executable by the processor, for performing the steps of; obtaining a first set of calls on equity index using a first portion of a first contribution provided by a plurality of participants; obtaining a first set of securities using a second portion of the first contribution; determining that a first specified period of time has elapsed; calculating, employing a computer processor of the computer, a first participation rate based on a model investment portfolio; determining if the first calculated participation rate exceeds a minimum participation rate; and if so, crediting interest to the first contribution in an amount at least equal to the first calculated participation rate multiplied by an increase in the equity index for the first specified period, otherwise, crediting interest to the first contribution in an amount equal to the minimum participation rate multiplied by the increase in the equity index for the first specified period. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A computer program product for implementing an Equity-Indexed Annuity (EIA) with a guaranteed minimum equity related return for a set of individuals, the computer-based system comprising:
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a computer readable medium; computer program instructions, recorded on the computer readable medium, executable by a processor, for performing the steps of obtaining a first set of calls on equity index using a first portion of funds from a first set of funds provided by a set of participants; obtaining a first set of securities using a second portion of funds from the first set of funds; determining that a first specified period of time has elapsed; calculating, employing a computer processor of the computer, a first participation rate based on a model investment portfolio; determining if the first calculated participation rate exceeds a minimum participation rate; and if so, crediting interest to the first set of funds in an amount at least equal to the first calculated participation rate multiplied by an increase in the equity index for the first specified period, otherwise, crediting interest to the first set of funds in an amount equal to the minimum participation rate multiplied by the increase in the equity index for the first specified period. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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31. A method of developing a participant GEIA account value for a participant of a GEIA contract comprising:
- determining whether the participant is a new participant;
if so, depositing an initial contribution of funds into the GEIA account of GEIA contact corresponding to the date of the initial contribution; otherwise, determining whether an anniversary date of the GEIA account has arrived; if so, obtaining a withdrawal request from the participant, if any, allocating additional contribution from the participant, identifying change in a standard equity index during the preceding anniversary year, bonus interest, calculate index interest factor and the participant'"'"'s account value for the GEIA account, otherwise, determining if a withdrawal request has been made.
- determining whether the participant is a new participant;
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