| 释义 |
Fixed benefits Fixed benefitsPayments to a beneficiary that are paid in fixed preset amounts and are not variable.Fixed BenefitsIn annuities and insurance, benefits that guarantee the annuitant a fixed return for the life of the annuity. Like any annuity, the annuitant buys into a policy, either with a lump sum or premiums, over a period of time. When the annuitant reaches a certain age or retirement (whichever is greater), he/she begins to receive the fixed benefits. Generally speaking, the insurance company issuing an annuity with fixed benefits invests the premiums in low-risk investment vehicles, such as bonds. This results in a smaller likelihood that the insurance company will be unable to make the payments, but also exposes the annuitant to inflation risk. See also: Variable benefits. |