The Strength
of Nationwide®

Now and in the future, you can have confidence in Nationwide

Nationwide® is a U.S.-based company with a strong and stable financial foundation rooted in asset management and a rich history of disciplined investing. We’re committed to being here for you and your clients through the years ahead. We were founded by a group of forward thinkers who joined forces to protect what’s most important. Our proud mutual heritage and ongoing commitment to our communities help us continue to put customers first.

The guarantees and protections of a fixed indexed annuity are only as strong as the insurance carrier who stands behind those promises. Nationwide New Heights Select’s guarantees are backed by the claims-paying ability of Nationwide Life and Annuity Insurance Company.

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As a Fortune 100 company with nearly a century of operational history, our legacy underscores the depth of our experience, integrity and capital strength. Our diversified corporate portfolio allows us to navigate all manner of economic ups and downs — and positions us well to avoid being overly exposed to any single business or risk. In addition, the life insurance companies within Nationwide are highly regulated and subject to strict capital requirements designed to help ensure we remain financially sound.

A.M. Best

affirmed 11/07/2024
The second highest of 16 ratings

Moody’s

affirmed 11/10/2023
The fifth highest of 21 ratings

Standard & Poor’s

affirmed 04/30/2024
The fifth highest of 21 ratings

¹ 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. Because the dates are only updated 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.

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. Please read the contract, product brochure, and Disclosure Summary for complete details.

Nationwide New Heights Select, an individual, single purchase payment, deferred fixed index annuity is issued by Nationwide Life and Annuity Insurance Company, Columbus, Ohio. Please note, the contract does not directly participate in any stock or equity investments. Withdrawals are subject to income tax, and withdrawals before age 59½ may be subject to a 10% early withdrawal federal tax penalty. Nationwide Life and Annuity Insurance Company, Columbus, Ohio 43215.

Nationwide, the Nationwide N and Eagle, Nationwide is on your side, Nationwide New Heights and New Heights are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. © 2024 Nationwide

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