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04/29/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/29/2024 13:00
Notice Document by Insurance Company - Form N-VP
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Notice Document
Dated: May 1, 2024
CompleteSMVariable Life Insurance
A Patented FutureSystem™ Life Model Design
Issued By: Symetra Life Insurance Company
The prospectus for CompleteSM Variable Life Insurance contains more information about the policy, including its features, benefits, and risks. You can find the prospectus and other information about CompleteSM Variable Life Insurance online at www.symetra.com/regulatoryreports. You can also obtain this information at no cost by calling1-800-796-3872 or by sending an email request to [email protected].
Additional general information about certain investment products, including variable life insurance policies has been prepared by the Securities and Exchange Commission's staff and is available at Investor.gov.
The CompleteSM Variable Life Insurance Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information dated May 1, 2012, as supplemented, are incorporated herein by reference.
| UPDATED INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR POLICY |
The information in this Notice Document is a summary of certain policy features that have changed since the Notice Document dated May 1, 2023. This may not reflect all of the changes that have occurred since you entered into your CompleteSM Variable Life Insurance policy.
Please note the following portfolio change:
•Effective on or about April 26, 2024, Lincoln Financial adopted certain American Century Variable Portfolios. As a result, the following American Century Portfolios have changed their names as noted below.
| Old Name | New Name |
| American Century VP Balanced Class I | LVIP American Century Balanced Fund Standard Class II |
| American Century VP Inflation Protection Fund Class I | LVIP American Century Inflation Protection Fund Standard Class II |
| American Century VP International Fund Class I | LVIP American Century International Fund Standard Class II |
•Effective on or about May 1, 2024, Calvert Variable Products, Inc changed to Calvert Variable Trust, Inc. As a result, the following Calvert Variable Products, Inc. portfolios have changed their names as noted below.
| Old Name | New Name |
| Calvert VP Russell 2000 Small Cap Index Portfolio | CVT Russell 2000 Small Cap Index Portfolio |
| Calvert VP S&P Midcap 400 Index Portfolio | CVT S&P Midcap 400 Index Portfolio |
| KEY INFORMATION |
Important information you should consider about the policy. For more information, see the CompleteSM Variable Life Insurance Prospectus dated May 1, 2012, as supplemented.
| FEES AND EXPENSES | |
| Charges for Early Withdrawals |
There is no charge for surrendering the policy.
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| FEES AND EXPENSES | |
| Transaction Charges |
You may be charged for certain transactions.
•A premium charge equal to 2.5% of each premium payment made to your policy.
•A transfer charge of $25 may apply for each transfer in excess of 12 transfers in a Policy Year.
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| Ongoing Fees and Expenses (annual charges) |
In addition to transaction charges, an investment in the policy is subject to certain ongoing fees and expenses, including fees and expenses covering the cost of insurance under the policy and the cost of optional benefits available under the policy. These fees and expenses are based on characteristics of the insured such as age, risk classification, the policy's duration, the net amount at risk, and if permitted by state law, sex. You should view the policy specifications page of your policy for rates applicable to you.
You will also bear expenses associated with the portfolio companies made available under the policy. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, the minimum and maximum total operating expenses were as follows:
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| Annual Fee | Minimum | Maximum |
| Portfolio Fees & Expenses | 0.13% | 2.28% |
| RISKS | |
| Risk of Loss |
You may lose money by investing in the policy.
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| Not a Short-Term Investment |
The policy is not suitable as a short-term savings vehicle and, therefore, may not be the right kind of policy if you plan to withdraw money or surrender the policy for short term needs.
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| Risks Associated with Investment Options |
Investment in the policy is subject to the risk of poor investment performance of the Sub-accounts and can vary depending on the performance of the Sub-accounts available under the policy. Each Sub-account and the Fixed Account has its own unique risk. You should review these investment options before making an investment decision.
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| Insurance Company Risks |
Investment in the policy is subject to the risks related to Symetra Life Insurance Company. Any obligations, including obligations related to the Symetra Fixed Account, guarantees and benefits provided for under the policy are backed by our financial strength and claims paying ability. Information about us, including our financial strength ratings, is available upon request by calling 1-800-796-3872, or visiting us at www.symetra.com/regulatoryreports.
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| Policy Lapse |
Your policy will lapse only if your total loan and loan interest due would exceed the Policy Value. We will allow you a grace period to pay the amount of the loans and loan interest due. This grace period will expire 62 calendar days from the date written notice is sent to you that states your total loans and loan interest exceed the Policy Value.
If we do not receive this amount before the end of the grace period, all coverage under the policy will terminate and you will receive no benefits.
We will reinstate a lapsed policy only if our requirements for reinstatement are satisfied, including as to continued insurability of the Insured, and you will incur costs in connection with any reinstatement.
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| RESTRICTIONS | |
| Investments |
You may allocate amounts under the policy to the available Sub-accounts and to the Fixed Account. We reserve the right to add, combine, restrict, or remove any Sub-account as an investment option under your policy. We further reserve the right to restrict or remove the Symetra Fixed Account as an investment option available under the policy.
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| TAXES | |
| Tax Implications |
You should consult a competent tax professional to determine the tax implications of an investment in the policy.
Withdrawals will be subject to ordinary income tax and may be subject to tax penalties.
Lapse of a policy on which there is an outstanding loan may have adverse tax consequences.
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| CONFLICTS OF INTEREST | |
| Investment Professional Compensation |
Investment professionals who solicited sales of the policies receive a portion of the commission payable to the broker-dealer firm, depending on the agreement between the broker-dealer and the investment professional. We pay commissions as a percentage of premiums invested in the policy. The policy has a Distribution Charge that primarily compensates the broker-dealer firm that sold you this policy. Some broker-dealers work with wholesaling firms that also may be compensated from the Distribution Charge.
An investment professional may receive different compensation for selling different investment products and may have a financial incentive to offer or recommend the policy over another investment product.
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| Exchanges |
An investment professional may have a financial incentive to offer you a new policy in the place of a policy you already own.
You should not exchange this policy for a new one unless you determine, after comparing the features fees and risks of both policies, that the exchange is preferable for you.
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EDGAR Contract Identifier: C000038169
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APPENDIX: PORTFOLIOS AVAILABLE UNDER THE POLICY
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The following is a list of portfolios available under the policy. More information about the portfolios is available in the prospectuses for the portfolios, which may be amended from time to time and can be found online at www.symetra.com/regulatoryreports. You can also request this information at no cost by calling 1-800-796-3872 or by sending an email request to [email protected].
The current expense and performance information below reflects fees and expenses of the portfolios, but do not reflect the other fees and expenses that your policy may charge. Expenses would be higher and performance would be lower if these other charges were included. Each portfolio's past performance is not necessarily an indication of future performance.
| TYPE | FUND NAME AND ADVISOR |
CURRENT EXPENSES
(As of 12/31/2023)
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
(As of 12/31/2023)
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| 1 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | |||
| Asset Allocation |
LVIP American Century Balanced Fund Standard Class II
American Century Investment Management, Inc.
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0.77%** | 16.12% | 8.20% | NA |
| Taxable Bond |
LVIP American Century Inflation Protection Fund Standard Class II
American Century Investment Management, Inc.
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0.52%** | 3.40% | 2.65% | 1.90% |
| International Equity |
LVIP American Century International Fund Standard Class II
American Century Investment Management, Inc.
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0.95%** | 12.43% | 8.12% | 3.91% |
| Sector Equity |
BNY Mellon Investment Portfolios Technology Growth Portfolio - Initial Shares
BNY Mellon Investment Advisors, Inc.
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0.78% | 59.42% | 15.59% | 13.22% |
| U.S. Equity |
CVT Nasdaq - 100 Index Portfolio - Class I
Calvert Research and Management
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0.48%** | 54.40% | 22.09% | 17.29% |
| U.S. Equity |
CVT Russell 2000 Small Cap Index Portfolio - Class I
Calvert Research and Management
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0.39%** | 16.36% | 9.47% | 6.53% |
| U.S. Equity |
Fidelity® VIP ContrafundSM Portfolio - Initial Class
Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) is the fund's Investment Advisor. FMR UK, FMR HK and FMR Japan serve as sub-advisers for the fund. (*)
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0.56% | 33.45% | 16.65% | 11.61% |
| U.S. Equity |
Fidelity® VIP Equity-Income Portfolio℠ - Initial Class
Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) is the fund's Investment Advisor. FMR UK, FMR HK and FMR Japan serve as sub-advisers for the fund. (*)
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0.47% | 10.65% | 12.30% | 8.58% |
| Money Market |
Fidelity® VIP Government Money Market Portfolio - Initial Class
Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) is the fund's Investment Advisor. FMR UK, FMR HK and FMR Japan serve as sub-advisers for the fund. (*)
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0.27% | 4.89% | 1.72% | 1.11% |
| Taxable Bond |
Fidelity® VIP Investment Grade Bond Portfolio - Initial Class
Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) is the fund's Investment Advisor. FMR UK, FMR HK and FMR Japan serve as sub-advisers for the fund. (*)
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0.38% | 6.20% | 1.97% | 2.33% |
| U.S. Equity |
Fidelity® VIP Mid Cap Portfolio - Initial Class
Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) is the fund's Investment Advisor. FMR UK, FMR HK and FMR Japan serve as sub-advisers for the fund. (*)
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0.57% | 15.08% | 12.45% | 8.12% |
| International Equity |
Fidelity® VIP Overseas Portfolio - Initial Class
Fidelity Management & Research Company (FMR) is the fund's Investment Advisor. FMR UK, FMR HK, FMR Japan, FIA and FIA(UK) serve as sub-advisers for the fund. (*)
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0.73% | 20.55% | 9.99% | 4.91% |
| Asset Allocation |
Franklin Allocation VIP Fund - Class 1 Franklin Advisers, Inc. Sub-advised by Brandywine Global Investment Management, LLC, ClearBridge Investments, LLC, Franklin Templeton Institutional, LLC, Templeton Global Advisors Limited, Western Asset Management Company, LLC, and Wester Asset Management Company Limited |
0.57%** | 14.77% | 7.82% | 5.00% |
| U.S. Equity |
Franklin DynaTech VIP Fund - Class 2
Franklin Advisers, Inc.
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0.90%** | 43.77% | 13.76% | 10.37% |
| Asset Allocation |
Franklin Income VIP Fund - Class 1
Franklin Advisers, Inc.
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0.46%** | 8.87% | 7.25% | 5.28% |
| U.S. Equity |
Franklin Small Cap Value VIP Fund - Class 1
Franklin Mutual Advisers, LLC
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0.66%** | 13.02% | 11.34% | 7.31% |
| International Equity |
Invesco V.I. EQV International Equity Fund - Series I
Invesco Advisers, Inc.
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0.90% | 17.86% | 8.15% | 4.07% |
| Asset Allocation |
Morningstar Aggressive Growth ETF Asset Allocation Portfolio - Class I
ALPS Advisors, Inc.
Sub-Advised by Morningstar Investment Management LLC
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0.64%** | 17.10% | 10.32% | 7.32% |
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| TYPE | FUND NAME AND ADVISOR |
CURRENT EXPENSES
(As of 12/31/2023)
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN
(As of 12/31/2023)
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| 1 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | |||
| Asset Allocation |
Morningstar Growth ETF Asset Allocation Portfolio - Class I
ALPS Advisors, Inc.
Sub-Advised by Morningstar Investment Management LLC
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0.63% | 15.61% | 8.93% | 6.48% |
| U.S. Equity |
Neuberger Berman AMT Mid Cap Growth Portfolio - Class I
Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC
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0.93% | 18.15% | 12.07% | 8.96% |
| U.S. Equity |
Neuberger Berman AMT Mid Cap Intrinsic Value Portfolio - Class I
Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC
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1.02% | 11.00% | 8.63% | 6.13% |
| Asset Allocation |
PIMCO All Asset Portfolio - Administrative Class
Pacific Investment Management Company LLC Sub-advised by Research Affiliates LLC
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2.185%** | 8.14% | 6.02% | 4.04% |
| Commodities |
PIMCO CommodityRealReturn® Strategy Portfolio - Administrative Class
Pacific Investment Management Company LLC
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1.48%** | (7.85)% | 8.55% | (0.80)% |
| Taxable Bond |
PIMCO Total Return Portfolio - Administrative Class
Pacific Investment Management Company LLC
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0.75% | 5.93% | 1.08% | 1.71% |
| U.S. Equity |
Pioneer Equity Income VCT Portfolio - Class I Shares
Amundi Asset Management US, Inc.
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0.83% | 7.05% | 9.52% | 8.48% |
| Taxable Bond |
Pioneer Strategic Income VCT Portfolio - Class I Shares
Amundi Asset Management US, Inc.
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0.81%** | 7.95% | 2.72% | 2.66% |
| International Equity |
Templeton Developing Markets VIP Fund - Class 1
Templeton Asset Management Ltd. Sub-advised by Franklin Templeton Investment Management Limited
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0.10%** | 12.77% | 4.45% | 2.58% |
| Taxable Bond |
Templeton Global Bond VIP Fund - Class 1
Franklin Advisers, Inc.
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0.50%** | 3.19% | (1.89)% | (0.41)% |
| International Equity |
Templeton Growth VIP Fund - Class 1
Templeton Global Advisors Limited
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0.87%** | 21.23% | 6.72% | 3.50% |
| Asset Allocation |
Vanguard VIF - Balanced Portfolio
Wellington Management Company, LLP
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0.21% | 14.33% | 9.59% | 7.89% |
| U.S. Equity |
Vanguard VIF - Equity Income Portfolio
Wellington Management Company, LLP and The Vanguard Group, Inc.
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0.29% | 20.13% | 14.28% | 9.27% |
| U.S. Equity |
Vanguard VIF - Equity Index Portfolio
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
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0.14% | 26.11% | 15.52% | 11.88% |
| Taxable Bond |
Vanguard VIF - High Yield Bond Portfolio
Wellington Management Company, LLP and The Vanguard Group, Inc.
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0.24% | 11.66% | 5.13% | 4.34% |
| International Equity |
Vanguard VIF - International Portfolio
Bailie Gifford Overseas Ltd. and Schroder Investment Management North America Inc.
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0.33% | 14.65% | 10.28% | 6.80% |
| U.S. Equity |
Vanguard VIF - Mid-Cap Index Portfolio
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
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0.17% | 15.83% | 12.56% | 9.27% |
| Sector Equity |
Vanguard VIF - Real Estate Index Portfolio
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
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0.26% | 11.70% | 7.18% | 7.29% |
| U.S. Equity |
Vanguard VIF - Small Company Growth Portfolio (1)
ArrowMark Colorado Holdings, LLC and The Vanguard Group, Inc.
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0.29% | 19.65% | 9.98% | 7.85% |
| Taxable Bond |
Vanguard VIF - Total Bond Market Index Portfolio
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
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0.14% | (5.58)% | 1.04% | 1.71% |
| U.S. Equity |
Vanguard VIF - Total Stock Market Index Portfolio
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
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0.13% | 25.95% | 14.93% | 11.29% |
We do not guarantee that each portfolio will always be available for investment through the policy.
* Fidelity, the Fidelity Investments Logo, Contrafund and Equity Income are registered service marks of FMR LLC. Used with permission.
** Annual expenses reflect temporary fee reductions.
1. This portfolio is only available if you have been continuously invested in it since April 1, 2022.
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