Understanding State Guaranty Association Protection
Each state maintains its own Guaranty Association, which serves as a financial safety net in the event that an insurance company becomes insolvent. These associations operate under specific state laws that define the types of insurance they cover and the limits on benefits they may provide. In most cases, protection applies to individual policyholders and their beneficiaries—but not to funds held within unallocated group contracts. Additionally, many states prohibit insurance companies and agents from using the existence of these funds as a marketing tool.
The information presented below is provided by Diversified Insurance Brokers and is intended for general informational purposes only.
It’s important to understand that the type and extent of coverage provided by a state guaranty association can vary significantly based on a variety of factors. To get detailed and accurate information about the protections available for any policy you’re considering, we encourage you to contact your state’s Department of Insurance. You can also find valuable information through the National Organization of Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Associations (NOLHGA):
🔗 https://nolhga.com/the-guaranty-system/guaranty-association-laws/
| State | Max Annuity Present-Value | Max Death Benefit per Life | Max Cash/Withdrawal Value | Max Aggregate Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Arizona | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Arkansas | $300,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 |
| California | 80% not to exceed $250,000 | 80% not to exceed $300,000 | 80% not to exceed $100,000 | 80% not to exceed $300,000 |
| Colorado | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Connecticut | $500,000 | $500,000 | $500,000 | $500,000 |
| Delaware | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| District of Columbia | $300,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Florida | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Georgia | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Idaho | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Illinois | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Indiana | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Iowa | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Kansas | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Kentucky | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Louisiana | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $500,000 |
| Maine | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Maryland | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Massachusetts | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Michigan | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Minnesota | $250,000 | $500,000 | $130,000 | $500,000 |
| Mississippi | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Missouri | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Montana | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Nebraska | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Nevada | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| New Hampshire | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| New Jersey | $250,000 | $500,000 | $100,000 | $500,000 |
| New Mexico | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| New York | $500,000 | $500,000 | $500,000 | $500,000 |
| North Carolina | $300,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 |
| North Dakota | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Ohio | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Oklahoma | $300,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Oregon | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Rhode Island | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| South Carolina | $300,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 |
| South Dakota | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Tennessee | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Texas | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Utah | $200,000 | $500,000 | $200,000 | $500,000 |
| Vermont | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Virginia | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $350,000 |
| Washington | $500,000 | $500,000 | $500,000 | $500,000 |
| West Virginia | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Wisconsin | $300,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 |
| Wyoming | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $500,000 |
