Nationwide Defender® annuity

Backed
by Nationwide®

Standing on our strong foundation of nearly 100 years of working with our partners to protect what's most important to our members, Nationwide has been able to overcome and prevail through dynamic times. As a Fortune 100 company—our stable, diversified corporate portfolio enables us to outgrow competitors and explore groundbreaking initiatives that transform the industry.

Strength in numbers

  • Mutual company founded in 1926
  • Fortune 100 company
  • 270.2 billion in total assets1
  • 40+ years in the variable annuity business

A+

A.M. Best

The second highest of
16 ratings
Affirmed: 12/7/23

A+

Standard & Poor's

The second highest of
21 ratings
Affirmed: 04/30/24

A1

Moody's

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.

Innovation is in our roots

We have a long history of strength, stability and a commitment to innovation. Today, that commitment is stronger than ever.

1926

Nationwide is founded as a mutual company to meet the unique needs of farmers

1954

Became the first insurance company to offer mutual funds, forever changing the industry

1975

Introduced the first deferred compensation annuity for public employees

1981

Launched the Multi-Flex® annuity, among the first of its kind to be marketed by regular agents of a life insurance company

1990s

Our innovative The Best of America® annuity became the #1 variable annuity in the nation

2000s

Became the country's largest provider of public sector retirement plans

2020

Helped create the Financial Alliance for Racial Equity to grow diversity in the financial services industry

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1

Effective 12/15/2023. Please refer to the Company's Annual Report for more information on statutory assets, liabilities, and summary of operations.