• Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit (GLWB) is an additional service that can be added to a variable annuity that provides market loss protection.

  • Depending on the issuer and the annuity, the GLWB may offer an “increased” benefit if the investment in the annuity sub-account adds value.
  • The rider is often optional and includes additional fees and charges that annuitants must understand before enrolling.