This is part of a three-part series covering advanced topics in indexing, complex derivatives, and hedge platform design. This session will cover trends in index design and crediting methods on FIA, RILA and IUL. The focus will be on educating and new and innovative designs while describing the potential appeal to policyholders and any hurdles to offering these benefits. - Trends in index design, including volatility control indexes, actively managed ETFs, and more - Long duration FIA crediting - how are companies balancing risk and reward potential? - RILA crediting method review - best entry, dual direction, rainbow options, and more - Guaranteed cap for term on both FIA and RILA - GMAB on FIA - Trends in IUL indexing