The Strength
of Nationwide®
With growth comes opportunity
The opportunity to innovate, harness our strengths and strategically plan the future.
At Nationwide, we exist to protect people, businesses and futures with extraordinary care. Standing on our strong foundation of nearly 100 years of working with our partners to protect what’s most important to our members, we’ve been able to overcome and prevail through dynamic times. We continue to adapt and transform resiliently with our guiding vision of caring for others.
Mutual company founded in
1926
FORTUNE 100
company
$270.2 billion
in total assets1
40+ years
in the variable annuity business
Strong ratings
The second highest of 16 ratings.
Affirmed 12/7/23.
The fifth highest of 21 ratings.
Affirmed: 5/16/23.
The fifth highest of 21 ratings.
Affirmed: 11/10/23.
These ratings and rankings reflect rating agency assessment of the financial strength and claims-paying ability of Nationwide Life Insurance Company and Nationwide Life and Annuity Insurance Company. They are not intended to reflect the investment experience or financial strength of any variable account, which is subject to market risk. Because the dates are updated only when there’s a change in the rating, the dates above reflect the most recent ratings we have received. They are subject to change at any time.
The Nationwide Defined Protection Annuity® 2.0 is not available in NY, OR, VI as of 04/07/25.
1 Effective 12/15/2023. Please refer to the Company’s Annual Report for more information on statutory assets, liabilities, and summary of operations.
Not a deposit – Not FDIC or NCUSIF insured – Not guaranteed by the institution – Not insured by any federal government agency – May lose value
This material is not a recommendation to buy or sell a financial product or to adopt an investment strategy. Investors should discuss their specific situation with their financial professional.
This product is sold by prospectus. Carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. The product prospectus contains this and other important information. Investors should read them carefully before investing. To request a copy, go to nationwide.com/prospectus or call 1-800-848-6331.
Index-linked annuity contracts are complicated investments. Prospective purchasers should consult with a financial professional about the Contract’s features, benefits, risks, and fees and whether the contract is appropriate based upon his or her financial situation and objectives.
Annuities have limitations. They are long-term vehicles designed for retirement purposes. They are not intended to replace emergency funds, to be used as income for day-to-day expenses or to fund short-term savings goals. Withdrawals are subject to income tax, and withdrawals before age 59½ may be subject to a 10% early withdrawal federal tax penalty. Please read the contract for complete details.
Nationwide Defined Protection® Annuity 2.0 is an individual single purchase payment deferred annuity with index linked strategies issued by Nationwide Life Insurance Company, Columbus, Ohio. The general distributor is Nationwide Investment Services Corporation, Member FINRA. Please note that the Defined Protection Annuity does not directly invest in an index. The product includes index strategies which follow market performance; however, they are not actual investments in the stock market.
Guarantees and protections referenced within are subject to the claims-paying ability of Nationwide Life Insurance Company.
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