The Multi-Tier Configuration dialog allows for configuring the default configuration for new client files. These settings may be overridden for each client file by accessing the Configuration panel on the right side of the Multi-Tier Split Annuity Calculator.
Calculator Name
Select the name of the calculator. Note that this will change the title on the report.
Tier Distribution Method
Select the payout method for the various tiers, either an Annuity Rate (dollar per thousand per month) or Interest Rate.
Allow Editing Allocation's Name
Check this box to enter a name for each tier. If this is not checked, the tiers will be named "Period 1," "Period 2"... and "Final Period."
Allow Delay of Payments for Initial Allocation
This allows for delaying the starting of distribution until a specific age and month (the Distribution Start group box will appear under the Personal Information group box).
Allow Editing Inflation per Tier
Inflation can be estimated for all time periods, or configured per tier. To configure per tier, check this box.
Allow for Premium Payout Bonus in Allocations
Check this box to allow for a premium bonus to be paid for any of the distribution tier(s).
| Note | If any time period has a premium bonus, check this option. |
Allocation Display Optoins
Show Start/End Year
Checking this shows the start and end year of each tier in the tier grid.
Show Start/End Age
Checking this shows the start and end age of the client for each tier in the tier grid.
Show Future Balance
Allows for showing the future balance allocated to each tier while the data is being updated.
| Note | Allocated balances for all tiers may change as data for tiers is modified in each tier. |
Show Monthly Income
Shows income calculated for tier.
Show Exclusion Ratio
Displays the calculated exclusion ration in the respective tier.
