A fixed annuity advertisement must not state or imply that the annuity is insured by the state. Fixed annuity advertising and sales materials must identify the insurer and must accurately disclose material product features, including guarantees, surrender periods, surrender charges, and interest-crediting features. New Jersey’s annuity suitability regulation requires that, before or at the time of recommendation or sale, the consumer be informed of annuity features such as surrender period, surrender charge, tax penalties, fees, market-value adjustments, and limitations. Advertising may not mislead consumers into believing that the state guarantees the annuity in the same way the FDIC insures bank deposits. State guaranty association protection is limited and generally may not be used as a sales inducement. Therefore, option B is the “EXCEPT” answer. Surrender period, guaranteed interest information, and the insurer’s name are all material information that may be required or expected in compliant fixed annuity disclosure. Reference topics: Fixed Annuity Advertising, Surrender Period, Guaranteed Interest, Guaranty Association Misrepresentation.
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