| 释义 |
Bonus Rate Bonus RateAn interest rate that is added to the interest rate of an annuity in the first year of its existence. For example, an insurance company may sell a fixed annuity with a 5% rate but apply a bonus rate of 2% in the first year so that the principal increases by a total of 7%. In the second and subsequent years, the bonus rate reverts to 5%. The bonus rate is a sweetener to attract customers. |