The directors declared regular bonuses for 2019 and terminal bonus for claims in 2020 in respect of these unitised with profits contracts. The bonus rates are shown in the table below:
Regular bonus rate on basic units | Regular bonus rate on declared bonus units | Terminal bonus rate | |
---|---|---|---|
With Profits 1 |
2.0% |
2.0% |
from 0 to 173% |
With Profits 2 |
2.0% |
2.0% |
from 0 to 81% |
With Profits 3 |
2.15% |
2.15% |
from 0 to 125% |
Interim bonuses are payable at the regular bonus rates for 2019..
Terminal bonus is calculated as a percentage of the with profits unit account in respect of each policy year's premium payments and depending on the number of years of participation completed. These rates apply to policies becoming claims by maturity and death with effect from 1 January 2020.
From 1 January 2020 the bonus rate is 2.5% p.a. for business sold or benefits switched to with profits before 1 July 2001 and 2.65% for business sold or benefits switched to with profits after 30 June 2001
In addition to the bonus rates above, a terminal bonus may be payable to money purchase schemes. The terminal bonus is calculated as a percentage of the amount of the with profits unit account in respect of each year's premium payments, the percentage depending upon the number of years of participation completed. The maximum terminal bonus rate for business sold or benefits switched to with-profits before 12 September 2000 is 216% and, for business sold or switched to with profits before 30 June 2001, 78%. Business sold or benefits switched after 30 June 2001 has a maximum terminal bonus of 131%. These rates apply to policies becoming claims by maturity and death with effect from 1 January 2020.
For defined benefit schemes no special bonuses have been declared for 2019. Special bonuses in lieu of terminal bonus may be declared in the future but their size and timing will depend, amongst other things, on future investment conditions.