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MassMutual® life insurance products at-a-glance for Financial Professionals
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Quality Service

The value that MassMutual Strategic Distributors (MMSD) provides to you and your clients is a balanced blend of strength, products, and service. We’re dedicated to supporting you and helping to grow your business by offering:

For more information, contact your MMSD Life Managing Director, or please call the MMSD Sales Desk at 1-800-601-9983 and select option 1.

Quality Products

Whether the need is for protecting a family or business, MassMutual has a life insurance solution you can be proud and confident to present to your clients.

Personal needs:

  • Family income replacement
  • Retirement planning
  • Education funding
  • Estate planning

Business needs:

  • Buy-sell plan funding
  • Key person
  • Executive bonus
  • Deferred compensation
  • Split dollar

If you’re looking for life insurance for your client’s qualified pension plan, nearly all MassMutual individual life insurance products can be used in qualified plans. You can choose from products offering guarantees, fixed or flexible premiums and a broad range of funding options.

Participating whole life insurance is the cornerstone of MassMutual’s portfolio. That’s because whole life insurance delivers a financial resource your clients can count on throughout their whole lives.

Whole Life Insurance

Whole Life 100 Whole Life 8/10/12/15/20 Pay Whole Life 65 Whole Life High Early Cash Value
Product Summary
Level premium, participating life insurance policy that provides a level, guaranteed face amount for the lifetime of the insured. Premiums are payable to age 100. The policy provides guaranteed cash value accumulation and is eligible to receive dividend payments.1 Offers the ability to increase the face amount. Each increase will require evidence of insurability and will have its own risk classification. Level premium, participating life insurance policies that provide a level, guaranteed face amount for the lifetime of the insured. Guaranteed to be fully paid after 8, 10, 12, 15 or 20 premium-paying years. These policies provide guaranteed cash value accumulation and are eligible to receive dividend payments.1

Face amount increases are not allowed.

Whole life 8 Pay product is a MEC.2

Level premium, participating life insurance policy that provides a level, guaranteed face amount for the lifetime of the insured. Premiums are payable to age 65. The policy provides guaranteed cash value accumulation and is eligible to receive dividend payments.1 Offers the ability to increase the face amount. Each increase will require evidence of insurability and will have its own risk classification. Level premium, participating life insurance policy that provides a level, guaranteed face amount for the lifetime of the insured and is designed to provide high early cash values. Premiums are payable to age 85. The policy provides guaranteed cash value accumulation and is eligible to receive dividend payments.1 Offers the ability to increase the face amount. Each increase will require evidence of insurability and will have its own risk classification.
Markets
Non-qualified and Qualified Non-qualified and Qualified Non-qualified and Qualified Non-qualified and Qualified
Minimum Face Amount
  • Non-qualified – $50,000 for Ultra Preferred Non-Tobacco, Select Preferred Non-Tobacco, and Select Preferred Tobacco underwriting classes, $25,000 for Non-Tobacco and Tobacco underwriting classes
  • Qualified – $10,000
Minimum increase – $25,000
  • Qualified – $25,000
  • Non-qualified – $50,000 for Ultra Preferred Non-Tobacco, Select Preferred Non-Tobacco, and Select Preferred Tobacco underwriting classes, $25,000 for Non-Tobacco and Tobacco underwriting classes
  • Qualified – $25,000
  • Non-qualified – $50,000 for Ultra Preferred Non-Tobacco, Select Preferred Non-Tobacco, and Select Preferred Tobacco underwriting classes, $25,000 for Non-Tobacco and Tobacco underwriting classes
Minimum increase – $25,000
  • $100,000 for both Non-qualified and Qualified
Minimum increase – $25,000
Issue Ages/Gender*
  • Non-qualified – 0 to 90
  • Qualified – 17 to 90
* Non-qualified policies are issued on a gender-distinct basis in all states except Montana, where they are issued unisex. Unisex policies may be requested for non-qualified Norris cases. Qualified policies are issued unisex in all states.
  • Non-qualified – 0 to 75
  • Qualified – 17 to 75
* Non-qualified policies are issued on a gender-distinct basis in all states except Montana, where they are issued unisex. Unisex policies may be requested for non-qualified Norris cases. Qualified policies are issued unisex in all states.
  • Non-qualified – 0 to 60
  • Qualified – 17 to 60
  • Non-qualified – 0 to 75
  • Qualified – 17 to 75
Premiums
The annual premium equals the basic annual premium plus the policy fee ($50), any classified (substandard) premium and any rider premiums. Face amount increases will not be subject to an additional policy fee. The annual premium equals the basic annual premium plus any substandard premium and any rider premiums. Basic annual premiums vary based on issue age, gender, underwriting class and base policy face amount. The annual premium equals the basic annual premium plus the policy fee ($50), any classified (substandard) premium and any rider premiums. Face amount increases will not be subject to an additional policy fee. The annual premium equals the basic annual premium plus the policy fee ($50), any classified (substandard) premium and any rider premiums. Face amount increases will not be subject to an additional policy fee.
Policy Size Bands
  • Band 1* = $1,000 – $24,999 (Used only for below minimum issue sizes due to GIR option exercises and full-term conversions.)
  • Band 2 = $25,000 – $99,999
  • Band 3 = $100,000 – $249,999
  • Band 4 = $250,000 – $999,999
  • Band 5 = $1,000,000 and greater
Premiums and/or dividends vary based on the above face amount bands.

* Used only for below minimum issue sizes due to GIR option exercises and full term conversions.

  • Band 1 = $25,000 – $99,999
  • Band 2 = $100,000 – $249,999
  • Band 3 = $250,000 – $999,999
  • Band 4 = $1,000,000 and greater
Premiums and dividends vary based on the above face amount bands.
  • Band 1 = $25,000 – $99,999
  • Band 2 = $100,000 – $249,999
  • Band 3 = $250,000 – $999,999
  • Band 4 = $1,000,000 and greater
Premiums and/or dividends vary based on the above face amount bands.
  • Band 1 = $100,000 – $249,999
  • Band 2 = $250,000 – $999,999
  • Band 3 = $1,000,000 and greater
Only dividends vary based on the above face amount bands.
Underwriting/Substandard Classifications
  • Ultra Preferred Non-Tobacco
  • Select Preferred Non-Tobacco
  • Non-Tobacco
  • Select Preferred Tobacco
  • Tobacco
  • Table Ratings: A, B, C, D, E, F, H, J, L, and P
  • Flat Extras
For policies with face amounts below $50,000 and for face amount increases below $50,000, only the Non-Tobacco and Tobacco underwriting classes are available.
  • Ultra Preferred Non-Tobacco
  • Select Preferred Non-Tobacco
  • Non-Tobacco
  • Select Preferred Tobacco
  • Tobacco
  • Table Ratings: A, B, C, D, E, F, H, J, L, and P
  • Flat Extras
For policies with face amounts below $50,000 only the Non-Tobacco and Tobacco underwriting classes are available.
  • Ultra Preferred Non-Tobacco
  • Select Preferred Non-Tobacco
  • Non-Tobacco
  • Select Preferred Tobacco
  • Tobacco
  • Table Ratings: A, B, C, D, E, F, H, J, L, and P
  • Flat Extras
For policies with face amounts below $50,000 and for face amount increases below $50,000, only the Non-Tobacco and Tobacco underwriting classes are available.
  • Ultra Preferred Non-Tobacco
  • Select Preferred Non-Tobacco
  • Non-Tobacco
  • Select Preferred Tobacco
  • Tobacco
  • Table Ratings: A, B, C, D, E, F, H, J, L, and P
  • Flat Extras
Riders
  • Waiver of Premium
  • LTCAccess**3
  • Additional Life Insurance
  • Planned Additional Life Insurance
  • Life Insurance Supplement
  • Guaranteed Insurability
  • Renewable Term**
  • Accelerated Death Benefit
  • Transfer of Insured
  • Yearly Term Purchase**
** Not available for Qualified cases
  • Waiver of Premium
  • LTCAccess**3
  • Additional Life Insurance
  • Planned Additional Life Insurance#
  • Life Insurance Supplement
  • Guaranteed Insurability
  • Renewable Term**
  • Accelerated Death Benefit
  • Transfer of Insured
  • Yearly Term Purchase**
** Not available for Qualified cases
  • Waiver of Premium
  • LTCAccess**3
  • Additional Life Insurance
  • Planned Additional Life Insurance
  • Life Insurance Supplement
  • Guaranteed Insurability
  • Renewable Term**
  • Accelerated Death Benefit
  • Transfer of Insured
  • Yearly Term Purchase**
** Not available for Qualified cases
  • Waiver of Premium
  • LTCAccess**3
  • Additional Life Insurance
  • Planned Additional Life Insurance
  • Life Insurance Supplement
  • Guaranteed Insurability
  • Renewable Term**
  • Accelerated Death Benefit
  • Transfer of Insured
  • Yearly Term Purchase**
** Not available for Qualified cases

Riders are subject to state availability and may have an additional cost.

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Survivorship Whole Life Insurance

Survivorship Whole Life 100 Survivorship Whole Life 12 Pay
Product Summary
Survivorship Whole Life 100 is a level premium, second-to-die, participating whole life insurance policy offering a guaranteed death benefit and cash value and the potential to earn dividends, which are not guaranteed. Premiums for the base policy are payable to age 100 of the younger insured. Survivorship Whole Life 100 also offers the ability to increase coverage using coverage segments. Each increase will require evidence of insurability and will have its own risk classification. Survivorship Whole Life 12 Pay is a level premium, second-to-die, participating whole life insurance policy offering a guaranteed death benefit and cash value and the potential to earn dividends, which are not guaranteed. Premiums for the base policy are payable for 12 years.
Markets
Non-qualified and Qualified Non-qualified and Qualified
Minimum Face Amount
$100,000 $100,000
Issue Ages
18 to 85

Maximum difference in age between the two insureds is 25 years.

25 to 75

Maximum difference in age between the two insureds is 25 years.

Premiums
The annual premium equals the basic annual premium plus any substandard premium and any rider premiums. Basic annual premiums vary based on issue age, gender, underwriting class and base policy face amount. Premiums are payable until age 100 of the younger insured. The annual premium equals the basic annual premium plus any substandard premium and any rider premiums. Basic annual premiums vary based on issue age, gender, underwriting class and base policy face amount. Premiums are payable for 12 years.
Policy Size Bands
N/A N/A
Underwriting/Substandard Classifications
  • Ultra Preferred Non-Tobacco
  • Select Preferred Non-Tobacco
  • Non-Tobacco
  • Select Preferred Tobacco
  • Tobacco
  • Table ratings (permanent or temporary): A, B, C, D, E, F, H, J, L, P, and U (used for an uninsurable) are available.
  • Flat Extras
  • Ultra Preferred Non-Tobacco
  • Select Preferred Non-Tobacco
  • Non-Tobacco
  • Select Preferred Tobacco
  • Tobacco
  • Table ratings (permanent or temporary): A, B, C, D, E, F, H, J, L, P, and U (used for an uninsurable) are available.
  • Flat Extras
Riders
  • Accelerated Death Benefit for Terminal Illness of Surviving Insured
  • Estate Protection
  • Policy Split Option
  • Survivorship Additional Life Insurance
  • Survivorship Life Insurance Supplement
  • Waiver of Premium
  • Waiver of Premium upon Death of Specified Insured
  • Accelerated Death Benefit for Terminal Illness of Surviving Insured
  • Estate Protection
  • Policy Split Option
  • Survivorship Additional Life Insurance
  • Survivorship Life Insurance Supplement
  • Waiver of Premium

Riders are subject to state availability and may have an additional cost.

Universal Life Insurance

Universal Life Guard Survivorship Universal Life Guard
Product Summary
Flexible premium universal life insurance offering the ability to guarantee the death benefit. Flexible premium, second-to-die universal life insurance offering the ability to guarantee the death benefit.
Markets
Non-qualified and Qualified Non-qualified and Qualified
Minimum Face Amount
$50,000

No increases after issue

$100,000

No increases after issue

Issue Ages
18 to 85 18 to 85 (both insureds must be in this range)
No-Lapse Guarantee
Any duration up to lifetime Any duration up to lifetime
Maturity
Policy does not mature at any age. To continue coverage beyond the insured’s age 121, the policy must have $0.01 of account value as of the attained age 121 or must have satisfied the GDB Safety Test at the insured’s attained age 121. Policy does not mature at any age. To continue coverage beyond the younger insured’s age 121, the policy must have $0.01 of account value as of the younger insured’s attained age 121 or must have satisfied the GDB Safety Test at the younger insured’s attained age 121.
Underwriting/Substandard Classifications
  • Ultra Preferred Non-Tobacco
  • Select Preferred Non-Tobacco
  • Non-Tobacco
  • Select Preferred Tobacco
  • Tobacco
  • Table Ratings: A, B, C, D, E, F, H, J, L, and P
  • Flat Extras
  • Ultra Preferred Non-Tobacco
  • Select Preferred Non-Tobacco
  • Non-Tobacco
  • Select Preferred Tobacco
  • Tobacco
  • Uninsurable class
  • Table Ratings: B, C, D, E, F, H, J, L, and P
  • Flat Extras
Riders
  • Accelerated Death Benefit
  • Substitute of Insured
  • Waiver of Specified Premium
  • Accelerated Death Benefit for Chronic Illness Rider
  • Accelerated Death Benefit
  • Estate Protection
  • Policy Split Option
  • Substitute of Insured

Riders are subject to state availability and may have additional charges.

Convertible Term Life Insurance

MassMutual Annually Renewable Term MassMutual Term 10 MassMutual Term 15

MassMutual Term 15 ECP

MassMutual Term 20

MassMutual Term 20 ECP

MassMutual Term 25

MassMutual Term 25 ECP

MassMutual Term 30

MassMutual Term 30 ECP

Product Summary
The lowest initial premium of the MassMutual Term product portfolio. Provides the flexibility to address your clients' long-term protection needs. Renewable, convertible with the option to add riders. Affordable coverage with the flexibility to address your clients' long-term protection needs. Renewable, convertible with the option to add riders. Affordable coverage with the flexibility to address your clients' long-term protection needs. Renewable, convertible with the option to add riders. ECP provides the added benefit of an Extended Conversion Period. Affordable coverage with the flexibility to address your clients' long-term protection needs. Renewable, convertible with the option to add riders. ECP provides the added benefit of an Extended Conversion Period. Affordable coverage with the flexibility to address your clients' long-term protection needs. Renewable, convertible with the option to add riders. ECP provides the added benefit of an Extended Conversion Period. Affordable coverage with the flexibility to address your clients' long-term protection needs. Renewable, convertible with the option to add riders. ECP provides the added benefit of an Extended Conversion Period.
Level Premium Guarantee Period
1 year 10 years 15 years 20 years 25 years 30 years
Markets
Non-qualified and Qualified Non-qualified and Qualified Non-qualified and Qualified Non-qualified and Qualified Non-qualified and Qualified Non-qualified and Qualified
Minimum Face Amount
The minimum policy face amount is $100,000. The contract will terminate if the face amount drops below the minimum policy face amount for any reason. The minimum policy face amount is $100,000. The contract will terminate if the face amount drops below the minimum policy face amount for any reason. The minimum policy face amount is $100,000. The contract will terminate if the face amount drops below the minimum policy face amount for any reason. The minimum policy face amount is $100,000. The contract will terminate if the face amount drops below the minimum policy face amount for any reason. The minimum policy face amount is $100,000. The contract will terminate if the face amount drops below the minimum policy face amount for any reason. The minimum policy face amount is $100,000. The contract will terminate if the face amount drops below the minimum policy face amount for any reason.
Issue Ages
18 to 75
(Minimum Issue Age in WA is 19)
18 to 75
(Minimum Issue Age in WA is 19)
Term 15: 18 to 70
Term 15 ECP: 18 to 54
(Minimum Issue Age in WA is 19)
Term 20: 18 to 65
Term 20 ECP: 18 to 54
(Minimum Issue Age in WA is 19)
Term 25: 18 to 60
(55 for tobacco classes)
Term 25 ECP: 18 to 54
(Minimum Issue Age in WA is 19)
Term 30: 18 to 55 (50 for tobacco classes)
Term 30 ECP: 18 to 54
(45 for tobacco classes)
(Minimum Issue Age in WA is 19)
Renewability
Renewable to Age 90 Renewable to age 90. Premiums increase annually following the guaranteed level premium period. Renewable to age 90. Premiums increase annually following the guaranteed level premium period. Renewable to age 90. Premiums increase annually following the guaranteed level premium period. Renewable to age 90. Premiums increase annually following the guaranteed level premium period. Renewable to age 90. Premiums increase annually following the guaranteed level premium period.
Convertibility
Convertible to the earlier of the 10th anniversary and the age 65 anniversary – but with a minimum conversion period to the 5th anniversary. Convertible to the earlier of the 10th anniversary and the age 65 anniversary – but with a minimum conversion period to the 2nd anniversary. Term 15: Convertible to the earlier of the 10th anniversary (Term 15 ECP: 15th anniversary) and the age 65 anniversary – but with a minimum conversion period to the 2nd anniversary. Term 20: Convertible to the earlier of the 10th anniversary (Term 20 ECP: 20th anniversary) and the age 65 anniversary – but with a minimum conversion period to the 2nd anniversary. Term 25: Convertible to the earlier of the 10th anniversary (Term 25 ECP: 20th anniversary) and the age 65 anniversary. Term 30: Convertible to the earlier of the 10th anniversary (Term 30 ECP: 20th anniversary) and the age 65 anniversary.
Policy Size Bands
  • Band 1: $100,000 – $249,999
  • Band 2: $250,000 – $499,999
  • Band 3: $500,000 – $999,999
  • Band 4: $1,000,000 – $4,999,999
  • Band 5: $5,000,000 and above
  • Band 1: $100,000 – $249,999
  • Band 2: $250,000 – $499,999
  • Band 3: $500,000 – $999,999
  • Band 4: $1,000,000 – $4,999,999
  • Band 5: $5,000,000 and above
  • Band 1: $100,000 – $249,999
  • Band 2: $250,000 – $499,999
  • Band 3: $500,000 – $999,999
  • Band 4: $1,000,000 – $4,999,999
  • Band 5: $5,000,000 and above
  • Band 1: $100,000 – $249,999
  • Band 2: $250,000 – $499,999
  • Band 3: $500,000 – $999,999
  • Band 4: $1,000,000 – $4,999,999
  • Band 5: $5,000,000 and above
  • Band 1: $100,000 – $249,999
  • Band 2: $250,000 – $499,999
  • Band 3: $500,000 – $999,999
  • Band 4: $1,000,000 – $4,999,999
  • Band 5: $5,000,000 and above
  • Band 1: $100,000 – $249,999
  • Band 2: $250,000 – $499,999
  • Band 3: $500,000 – $999,999
  • Band 4: $1,000,000 – $4,999,999
  • Band 5: $5,000,000 and above
Policy Fee
$75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75
Underwriting/Substandard Classifications
  • Ultra Preferred Non-Tobacco
  • Select Preferred Non-Tobacco
  • Non-Tobacco
  • Select Preferred Tobacco
  • Tobacco
  • Table Ratings: A, B, C, D, E, F, H, and J
  • Flat Extras
  • Ultra Preferred Non-Tobacco
  • Select Preferred Non-Tobacco
  • Non-Tobacco
  • Select Preferred Tobacco
  • Tobacco
  • Table Ratings: A, B, C, D, E, F, H, and J
  • Flat Extras
  • Ultra Preferred Non-Tobacco
  • Select Preferred Non-Tobacco
  • Non-Tobacco
  • Select Preferred Tobacco
  • Tobacco
  • Table Ratings: A, B, C, D, E, F, H, and J
  • Flat Extras
  • Ultra Preferred Non-Tobacco
  • Select Preferred Non-Tobacco
  • Non-Tobacco
  • Select Preferred Tobacco
  • Tobacco
  • Table Ratings: A, B, C, D, E, F, H, and J
  • Flat Extras
  • Ultra Preferred Non-Tobacco
  • Select Preferred Non-Tobacco
  • Non-Tobacco
  • Select Preferred Tobacco
  • Tobacco
  • Table Ratings: A, B, C, D, E, F, H, and J
  • Flat Extras
  • Ultra Preferred Non-Tobacco
  • Select Preferred Non-Tobacco
  • Non-Tobacco
  • Select Preferred Tobacco
  • Tobacco
  • Table Ratings: A, B, C, D, E, F, H, and J
  • Flat Extras
Riders
  • Accelerated Death Benefit
  • Waiver of Premium
  • Accelerated Death Benefit
  • Waiver of Premium
  • Accelerated Death Benefit
  • Waiver of Premium
  • Accelerated Death Benefit
  • Waiver of Premium
  • Accelerated Death Benefit
  • Waiver of Premium
  • Accelerated Death Benefit
  • Waiver of Premium

Riders are subject to state availability and may have an additional cost.

Variable Universal Life Insurance

Apex Variable Universal Life (Apex VUL®)
Product Summary
Flexible premium, adjustable variable universal life insurance that provides – while in force – permanent death benefit protection with the ability to invest the account value (net premiums) in variable investment options and a Guaranteed Principal Account (GPA).
Markets
Non-qualified and Qualified
Minimum Face Amount
  • $50,000 for both Non-qualified and Qualified
  • Increases allowed until age 75
  • Minimum increase – $25,000
  • No face amount increases after age 70 with Death Benefit Option (DBO) 3
Issue Ages
0 to 75. Maximum Issue Age for DBO 3 is 70. Maximum Owner Age in California is 59.
Guaranteed Death Benefit (GDB) Safety Test
The GDB Safety Test can provide a no-lapse guarantee up to attained age 85. The requirements for the guarantee are met when the Guaranteed Death Benefit Measure is appropriately funded by premium payments, net of any withdrawals or capitalized loan interest. This is commonly known as a shadow account guarantee. The policy may still lapse due to over-borrowing even if the GDB Safety Test has been satisfied.
Death Benefit Options
  • DBO 1 – face amount (level death benefit option)
  • DBO 2 – face amount plus account value
  • DBO 3 – face amount plus the sum of all premiums paid to age 90 and not refunded. A “with interest” option is also available. This option is only available to issue ages 70 or less. Interest is not guaranteed.
Maturity
There is no maturity age; premiums may be paid to age 120.
Underwriting/Substandard Classifications
  • Ultra Preferred Non-Tobacco
  • Select Preferred Non-Tobacco
  • Non-Tobacco
  • Select Preferred Tobacco
  • Tobacco
  • Juveniles with issue ages between 0 and 17 are issued as Non-Tobacco.
  • Table Ratings: A, B, C, D, E, F, H, J, L, and P
  • Flat Extras
Riders
  • Accelerated Death Benefit for Terminal Illness
  • Disability Benefit
  • Guaranteed Insurability
  • Waiver of Monthly Charges
  • Waiver of Specified Premium
  • Accelerated Death Benefit for Chronic Illness Rider
  • Overloan Protection

Riders are subject to state availability and may have an additional cost.

LTC/Life Combination

CareChoiceSM Products4
Product Summary
CareChoice policies provide long term care protection with permanent life insurance as a secondary benefit. The products provide guaranteed benefits to help your clients address three different possibilities:
  • The need for long term care: Clients can access up to the Maximum Monthly Benefit amount from the guaranteed LTC Benefit Pool to pay for covered expenses.
  • Long term care is never needed: The policy provides a guaranteed death benefit that will generally be paid income tax free to their beneficiaries.
  • The client chooses to surrender the policy: They can cancel their policy at any time and receive the Policy Surrender Value.
Markets
Non-qualified only.
Minimum Premium and Face Amount
CareChoice One: Minimum single premium: $25,000
Minimum face amount will vary based on the single premium and insured. Minimum face amounts in California, New York, Washington State, and Wisconsin may vary.

CareChoice Select: Minimum face amount: $40,000

Minimum face amount NY5: $75,000
Minimum face amount WI: $45,000

Issue Ages
Ages 35 to 69 (35 to 65 for Tobacco risk class) The minimum issue age in New York is 40. CareChoice policies are issued on a gender-distinct basis in all states.
Premiums
CareChoice One: Single premium.

CareChoice Select: Level guaranteed premiums for 10 years (annual, semi-annual, quarterly, or monthly).

Underwriting/Classes
Non-Tobacco and Tobacco classes are available. Substandard ratings are not available. A paramedical exam is generally not needed, but may be required to determine insurability in certain circumstances.
Optional Riders
CareChoice One: None

CareChoice Select: Waiver of Premium Rider — Premiums for the base policy and any riders will be waived if the insured becomes totally disabled.


Riders are subject to state availability and may have an additional cost.

  • 4 Subject to state availability.
  • 5 Subject to product approval in this state.

Issuing Company information

This guide provides information on the following life insurance products issued by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual), Springfield, MA 01111-0001:

All guarantees are subject to the claims paying ability of the insurance company.

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