LIFE INSURANCE Field Underwriting Guide

LIFE INSURANCE

Field Underwriting Guide

JANUARY 22, 2022

Replaces the version dated December 4, 2021

Age and Amount Requirements Preferred Class Criteria APS Ordering Guidelines Financial and Nonmedical Guidelines

Policies issued by: American General Life Insurance Company (AGL) and The United States Life Insurance Company in the City of New York (US Life) FOR FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY- NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION

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What's new or changed

? Availability of AU+ program for Select-a-Term and Secure Lifetime GUL 3 (pages 4 and 5)

? Minor footnote updates (pages 4 and 5)

? APS guideline updates for ages 60-70 (page 9)

This guide is just that ? a guide.

We will always view applicants as a whole ? meaning we will consider other factors such as finance, profession and background. We won't rely solely on medical history when making an underwriting decision.

We will also practice a debit/credit approach, because we know that even though someone may have a health issue, favorable factors can help reduce the extra risk associated with it.

We have the utmost respect for the agent/client relationship and are committed to underwriting practices that strengthen that relationship. We know you have choices when deciding where to place your business, so we believe earning your business requires differentiating ourselves through the service and treatment we deliver to every producer and client.

We are committed to:

? Attracting and retaining well-trained medical and underwriting professionals

? Consistently updating our underwriting guidelines to reflect medical advancements

? Continually monitoring mortality trends

? Updating our debit/credit system to acknowledge favorable factors such as family history, lipids, EKG, recent testing and smoking status

? Embracing and adopting emerging technologies, submission methods and communication tools to improve customer and agent experience

NOTE: The information contained within this Field Underwriting Guide may be updated at any time throughout the year. To view the most current version of this guide, please refer to the electronic document published on our producer portal at: connext

The charts on the following pages represent underwriting requirements for American General Life Insurance Company and The United States Life Insurance Company in the City of New York. Each company has the right to order any additional requirements deemed necessary to properly evaluate risk, regardless of age or amount.

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CONTENTS

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What's New in this Field Underwriting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Age and Amount Requirements Term Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Age and Amount Requirements Permanent Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Preferred Underwriting Class Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Flex Points Crediting Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Lab Scoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Accelerated Access Solution (AAS) Chronic Illness Rider . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Trust Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Attending Physician Statement (APS) ordering guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . .9

? Impairments Usually Requiring an APS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 ? Impairments That Are Usually Declined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Health Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Expiration of Underwriting Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Selected Non-Medical Risks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ? Motor Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ? Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ? Foreign Residence and Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ? Criminal Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ? Scuba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ? Military. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 General Financial Underwriting Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Personal Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ? Non Working Spouse Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ? Juveniles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Business Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Bankruptcy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Retention and Reinsurance Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Cigar Smokers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Tobacco Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Marijuana Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Opioid Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Age1 and Amount Underwriting Requirements2 TERM PRODUCTS ONLY

Not all products are available at all ages, amounts or rate classes. Consult product guides for availability.

Face Amount

$100,000 to 249,999 $250,000 $250,001 to $500,000 $500,001 to 1 million

AGES

0-19

20-39

40-44

45-49

50-55

56-59

60-66

67-70

71+

AGILE UNDERWRITING+ (AU+)* THROUGH $1 MILLION**

(Available only to U.S. citizens or permanent resident green-card holders)

Select-a-Term***

For this product greater than $1 million, other Term products, or Category 2 or Category 3 Foreign Nationals, see Fully Underwritten below.

VCPB VCPB, MVR

VCPB, MVR

VCPB, MVR

VCPB, MVR

VCPB, MVR

= Age 59; VCPB, MVR >Age 59 see Fully Underwritten below

See Fully Underwritten below

See Fully Underwritten below

FULLY UNDERWRITTEN - Select-a-Term, QoL Flex Term

N/A

PM, B/U, MVR, CR5

N/A

PM, B/U, MVR, CR5

N/A

PM, B/U, MVR, CR5

N/A

PM, B/U, MVR, CR5

PM , B/U, MVR, CR

PM, B/U, MVR, CR

PM, B/U, MVR, CR

PM, B/U, MVR, CR

PM, B/U, MVR, CR

PM, B/U, MVR, CR

PM, B/U, MVR, CR

PM, B/U, MVR, CR

PM, B/U, MVR, CR

PM, B/U, MVR, CR

PM, B/U4, MVR, CR

PM, B/U4, MVR, CR

PM, B/U4, MVR, CR

PM, B/U4, MVR, CR

PM, B/U4, MVR, CR

PM, B/U4, MVR, CR

PM, B/U4, MVR, CR

PM,B/U4, MVR, CR

PM, B/U4, MVR, CR

PM, B/U4, MVR, AC, CR

PM, B/U4, MVR, AC, CR

PM, B/U4, MVR, AC, CR

PM, B/U4, MVR, PM, B/U4, FQ,

CR

MVR, AC, CR

PM, B/U4, FT, EKG, MVR, 71IR, AC, CR

PM, B/U4, FT, EKG, MVR, 71IR, AC, EIR, CR

PM, B/U4, FT, EKG, MVR, 71IR, AC, EIR, CR

PM, B/U4, FT, EKG, MVR, FQ, 71IR, AC, EIR, CR

$1,000,001 to 1.5 million

N/A

PM, B/U, MVR, CR5

PM, B/U4, MVR, CR

PM, B/U4, MVR, CR

PM, B/U4, MVR, CR

PM, B/U4, MVR, CR

PM, B/U4, MVR, CR

PM, B/U4, MVR, FQ, AC, CR

PM, B/U4, FT, EKG, MVR, FQ, 71IR, AC, EIR, CR

$1,500,001 to 3 million3

N/A

PM, B/U, MVR, CR5

PM, B/U4, CR, MVR

PM, B/U4, CR, MVR

PM, B/U4, CR, MVR

PM, B/U4, CR, MVR

PM, B/U4, CR, MVR

PM, B/U4, CR, MVR, FQ, AC

PM, B/U4, FT, EKG, MVR, FQ, 71IR, AC, EIR, CR

$3,000,001 to 5 million3

N/A

PM, B/U, MVR, FQ, EIR, CR5

PM, B/U4, MVR, FQ, EIR, CR

PM, B/U4, MVR, FQ, EIR, CR

PM, B/U4, MVR, FQ, EIR, CR

PM, B/U4, MVR, FQ, EIR, CR

PM, B/U4, MVR, FQ, EIR, CR

PM, B/U4, MVR, PM, B/U4, FT, EKG,

FQ, TPF, AC, MVR, FQ,TPF, 71IR,

EIR, CR

AC, EIR, CR

$5,000,001 to $10 million3

N/A

PM, B/U4, MVR,

FQ, EIR, TT, CR5

PM, B/U4, MVR, FQ, EIR, TT, CR

PM, B/U4, MVR, FQ, EIR, TT, CR

PM, B/U4, MVR, FQ, EIR, TT, CR

PM, B/U4, MVR, FQ, TPF, EIR, TT, CR

PM, B/U4, MVR, FQ, CR, TPF, EIR, TT

PM, B/U4, MVR, PM, B/U4, FT, EKG,

FQ,TPF, AC, EIR, MVR, FQ, TPF, 71IR,

TT, CR

AC, EIR, TT, CR

Greater than $10 million3

N/A

PM, B/U, EKG, PM, B/U, EKG, PM, B/U, EKG,

MVR, FQ, TPF, MVR, FQ, TPF, MVR, FQ, TPF, EIR, TT, CR5 EIR, TT, CR EIR, TT, CR

PM, B/U4, CR, EKG, MVR, FQ, TPF, EIR, TT

PM, B/U4, CR, EKG, MVR, FQ, TPF, EIR, TT

PM, B/U4, CR, EKG, MVR, FQ, TPF, EIR, TT

PM, B/U4, EKG, MVR, FQ, CR, TPF, AC, EIR, TT

PM, B/U4, FT, EKG, MVR, FQ, TPF,71IR, AC, EIR, TT, CR

* "Agile Underwriting+" or "AU+" refers to a streamlined underwriting process that provides a path to policy approval that may not require an in-person paramedical examination. If we are unable to make an underwriting decision based on Agile Underwriting+, your client will pivot to full underwriting for an exam and labs, which will be ordered by AIG. AIG Underwriting rules will determine final underwriting process based on medical and prescription history, insurance history, and other factors.

** Total inforce and applied with AIG must be within this range. *** Select-a-Term AU+ cases for AU+ must be submitted by an approved ticket platform:

AG Quick Ticket, iGO Drop Ticket, Express Complete Ticket. AU+ is not available for Select-a-Term cases submitted via paper application or iGO eApplication.

A HIPAA authorization is required for all ages and amounts. 1 Use age nearest 2 Home Office may order additional database checks. (This may include a Milliman

Database Check, property verification, Internet report, MIB, or other research deemed necessary by the Home Office Underwriting Department.) 3 Inspection Report required for any non-resident alien living outside the United States applying for more than $1,500,000. 4 Lab testing includes NT pro-BNP at these ages and amounts. 5 Credit Report required at age 25 and up 6 Home Office-ordered requirement

AC Agent Certification form B/U Full blood profile and urinalysis CR6 Credit Report EKG Resting EKG EIR6 Electronic Inspection Report FQ Financial questionnaire FT Functional Tests conducted with PM. These include a gait test to assess

the applicant's ability to walk at a normal pace and a test to assess the applicant's ability to rise from a seated position unassisted. IC Individual consideration IR6 Inspection report MVR6 Motor vehicle report PM Paramedical exam to include height/weight, blood pressure and pulse TPF Third-party financials provided by CPA with first-hand knowledge of client's finances (examples include: Statement of Assets and Liabilities; Profit and Loss Statement; Cash Flow Statement;Balance Sheet) TT6 Tax Transcript (Client must provide Request for Transcript of Tax Return, form 4506-C, find on Forms Depot) VCPB Agent-Completed Part A and a Vendor-Completed Part B interview required 71IR6 Expanded Inspection Report to include Cognitive Tests. The EMST portion is an enhanced mental skills test that helps assess the applicant's cognitive skills. This test takes approximately 15 minutes.

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Chronic Illness Rider: see footnote 3 below, and details on page 8.

Face Amount

AGES

0-15 16-17

18-39

40-44

45-49

50-55

56-663

67-703

71+

AGILE UNDERWRITING+ (AU+)* THROUGH $2 MILLION**

(Available only to U.S. citizens or permanent resident green-card holders)

Max Accumulator+ II, Value+ Protector II, Secure Lifetime GUL 3***

QoL Max Accumulator+ II, QoL Value+ Protector II

For these products greater than $2 million, other UL products, or Category 2 or Category 3 Foreign Nationals, see Fully Underwritten below.

VCPB****

VCPB****, MVR

VCPB****, MVR

VCPB****, MVR

VCPB****, MVR

VCPB****, MVR

= Age 59 VCPB****, MVR >Age 59 see Fully Underwritten below

See Fully Underwritten below

See Fully Underwritten below

FULLY UNDERWRITTEN - UL, IUL, Whole Life Products

$50,000 to $250,000

NM

$250,001 to $500,000

NM

$500,001

IC,

to $1 million FQ

$1,000,001

IC,

to $1.5 million FQ

$1,500,001 to $3 million5

IC, FQ

$3,000,001 to $5 million5

IC, FQ

$5,000,001 to IC, FQ, $10 million4,5 TPF

Greater than $10 million5

IC, FQ, TPF

NM, MVR

PM, B/U, MVR, CR7

PM, B/U, MVR, CR

PM, B/U, MVR, CR

PM, B/U, MVR, CR

PM, B/U7, MVR, PM, B/U6, MVR, PM, B/U6, FT, EKG,

CR

AC, CR

MVR, 71IR, AC, CR

NM, MVR

PM, B/U, MVR, PM, B/U, MVR, PM, B/U, MVR, PM, B/U6, MVR,

CR7

CR

CR

CR

PM, B/U6, MVR, CR

PM, B/U6, MVR, AC, CR

PM, B/U6, FT, CR, AC, EKG, MVR, 71IR, EIR

IC, MVR, PM, B/U, MVR, PM, B/U, MVR, PM, B/U, MVR, PM, B/U6, MVR, PM, B/U6, MVR, PM, B/U6, MVR, PM, B/U6, FT, CR, AC,

FQ

CR7

CR

CR

CR

CR

AC, CR

EKG, MVR, 71IR, EIR

IC, MVR, FQ

IC, MVR, FQ

IC, MVR, FQ

PM, B/U, MVR, PM, B/U6,

CR7

MVR, CR

PM, B/U, MVR, PM, B/U6,

CR7

MVR, CR

PM, B/U, MVR, FQ, EIR, CR7

PM, B/U6, MVR, FQ, EIR, CR

PM, B/U6, MVR, CR

PM, B/U6, MVR, CR

PM, B/U6, MVR, FQ, EIR, CR

PM, B/U6, MVR, PM, B/U6, MVR, PM, B/U6, CR

CR

CR

MVR, FQ, AC

PM, B/U6, MVR, PM, B/U6, MVR, PM, B/U6, CR

CR

CR

MVR, FQ, AC

PM, B/U6, MVR, PM, B/U6, MVR,

FQ, EIR, CR

FQ, EIR, CR

PM, B/U6, MVR, FQ, TPF, AC, EIR, CR

PM, B/U6, FT, EKG, CR, MVR, FQ, 71IR, AC, EIR

PM, B/U6, FT, EKG, MVR, FQ, 71IR, AC, EIR, CR

PM, B/U6, FT, EKG, MVR, FQ,TPF, 71IR, AC, EIR, CR

IC, MVR, FQ, TPF

PM, B/U, CR7, MVR, FQ, EIR, TT

PM, B/U, MVR, PM, B/U6,

FQ, EIR, TT, MVR, FQ, EIR,

CR

TT, CR

PM, B/U6, MVR, FQ, EIR, TT, CR

PM, B/U6, CR, MVR, FQ, TPF, EIR, TT

PM, B/U6, CR MVR, FQ,TPF, AC, EIR, TT

PM, B/U6, FT, EKG, MVR, FQ, TPF, 71IR, AC, EIR, TT, CR

IC, MVR, FQ, TPF

PM, B/U, CR7, PM, B/U, CR, PM, B/U, CR PM, B/U6, EKG, PM,B/U6, EKG,

EKG, MVR, FQ, EKG, MVR, FQ, EKG, MVR, FQ, MVR, FQ, TPF, MVR, FQ, TPF,

TPF, EIR, TT TPF, EIR, TT TPF, EIR, TT EIR, TT, CR

EIR, TT, CR

PM, B/U6,EKG, MVR, FQ, TPF, AC, EIR, TT, CR

PM, B/U6, FT, EKG, MVR, FQ, TPF, 71IR, AC, EIR, TT, CR

* "Agile Underwriting+" or "AU+" refers to a streamlined underwriting process that provides a path to policy approval that may not require an in-person paramedical examination. If we are unable to make an underwriting decision based on Agile Underwriting+, your client will pivot to full underwriting for an exam and labs, which will be ordered by AIG. AIG Underwriting rules will determine final underwriting process based on medical and prescription history, insurance history, and other factors.

** AU+ available for Secure Lifetime GUL 3 cases up to $1 million. Total inforce and applied with AIG must be within $2 million for IUL, or $1 million for Secure Lifetime GUL 3.

*** Secure Lifetime GUL 3 cases for AU+ must be submitted by an approved ticket platform: AG Quick Ticket, iGO Drop Ticket

**** Tele-interview or agent-completed Part B is acceptable for cases through $1 million and submitted via iGO full eApp.

A HIPAA authorization is required for all ages and amounts. 1 Use age nearest 2 Additional database checks may be ordered from the Home Office. (This may

include a Milliman Database check, property verification, Internet report, MIB, or other research deemed necessary by the Home Office Underwriting Department.) 3 Expanded Inspection Report (71IR ) required for age 61-70 when applying for Accelerated Access Solution (Chronic Illness) Rider. 4 Maximum retention over age 80: $4,000,000 5 Inspection Report required for any non-resident alien living outside the United States applying for more than $1,500,000. 6 Lab testing includes NT pro-BNP starting at $100,000 7 Credit Report required at age 25 and up 8 Home Office-ordered requirement

AC Agent Certification form B/U Full blood profile and urinalysis

EKG Resting EKG

EIR8 Electronic Inspection Report

FQ Financial questionnaire

FT Functional Tests conducted with PM. These include a gait test to assess the applicant's ability to walk at a normal pace and a test to assess the applicant's ability to rise from a seated position unassisted.

IC Individual consideration

IR8 Inspection report

MVR8 Motor vehicle report

PM Paramedical exam to include height, weight, blood pressure and pulse TPF Third-party financials provided by CPA with first-hand knowledge of client's

finances (examples include: Statement of Assets and Liabilities; Profit and Loss Statement; Cash Flow Statement;Balance Sheet)

TT8 Tax Transcript (Client must provide Request for Transcript of Tax Return, form 4506-C on Forms Depot)

VCPB Agent-Completed Part A and a Vendor-Completed Part B interview required

71IR8 Expanded Inspection Report to include Cognitive Tests. The EMST portion is an enhanced mental skills test that helps assess the applicant's cognitive skills. This test takes approximately 15 minutes.

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