04/29/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/29/2026 12:02
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Thrivent Accumulation Variable Universal Life
Insurance
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Thrivent Variable Life Account I
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Updating Summary Prospectus
April 30, 2026
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Content
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Description of Changes
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Important Information You Should
Consider About the Contract
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The Annual Portfolio Expenses Table was updated to reflect the new range.
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Overview of the Contract
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No changes.
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Fee Table
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The Fee Table has been updated with the new range of Portfolio Expenses.
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Premiums
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No changes.
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Standard Death Benefit
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No changes.
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Other Benefits
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No changes.
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Surrenders and Withdrawals
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No changes.
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Lapse and Reinstatement
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No changes.
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Availability of Portfolios
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No changes.
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Other Changes
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The Appendix has been revised to reflect the updated performance
information and the current expenses for the Portfolios.
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FEES AND EXPENSES
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Location in
Statutory
Prospectus
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Charges for Early
Withdrawals
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A Decrease Charge (early withdrawal charge) may be assessed upon
surrender, lapse or any decrease in the Face Amount. A Decrease Charge will
be assessed if the Contract is in the first 10 Contract Years after the Date of
Issue and for 10 years after each increase in Face Amount. The Decrease
Charge will vary depending on the number of years since the Date of Issue, or
the last increase in Face Amount. The maximum amount that may be charged
is $50.18 per $1,000 of decrease in Face Amount. For example, if you make
an early withdrawal, you could pay a Decrease Charge of up to $5,018 on a
$100,000 decrease.
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Charges
Fee Table
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Transaction
Charges
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In addition to Decrease Charges (early withdrawal charges), you also may be
charged for other transactions such as when you pay a premium, transfer
accumulated value between investment options, make more than one partial
surrender in a Contract Year or exercise your Accelerated Death Benefit for
Terminal Illness Rider.
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Charges
Fee Table
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Ongoing Fees and
Expenses (annual
charges)
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In addition to Decrease Charges (early withdrawal charges) and transaction
charges, investment in the Contract is subject to certain ongoing fees and
expenses, including fees and expenses covering the cost of insurance under
the Contract, mortality and expense risk charges, monthly unit charges, basic
monthly charges, interest on any Debt, and the cost of optional benefits
available under the Contract. Some of these fees and expenses are set based
on characteristics of the Insured (e.g. age, sex (in most states), and rating
classification). See the specifications page of your Contract for rates
applicable to your Contract.
Investors will also bear expenses associated with Portfolios that correspond to
Subaccounts available under the Contract , as shown in the following table:
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Charges
Fee Table
Appendix
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Annual Fee
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Minimum
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Maximum
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Annual Portfolio Expenses (deducted
from Portfolio assets)
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0.22%
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1.52%
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RISKS
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Location in
Statutory
Prospectus
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Risk of Loss
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You can lose money by investing in this Contract, including loss of your
premiums (principal), and your Contract can lapse without value.
Additionally, Debt will reduce your Cash Surrender Value, Death Proceeds and
the amount of premiums considered to meet the No-Lapse Guarantee
Premium requirement. If you surrender the Contract or allow it to lapse while a
Contract loan is outstanding, the amount of Debt , to the extent it has not
previously been taxed, will be considered part of the amount you receive and
taxed accordingly. Loans may have tax consequences.
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Principal Risks of
Investing in the
Contract
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Not a Short-Term
Investment
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This Contract is not designed for short-term investing and is not appropriate
for an investor who needs ready access to cash. You should only purchase the
Contract if you have the financial ability to keep it in force for a substantial
period of time.
The primary reason to buy a life insurance contract is for the Death Benefit it
provides in the event of the Insured's death. You should not purchase the
Contract if you do not need life insurance protection or intend to surrender all
or part of the Accumulated Value in the near future. Surrender charges,
expenses, and tax consequences generally make the Contract unsuitable as a
short-term investment.
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Principal Risks of
Investing in the
Contract
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Risk Associated
with Investment
Options
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An investment in this Contract is subject to the risk of poor investment
performance of the investment options you choose and can vary depending on
the performance of the investment options available under the Contract.
Each investment option has its own unique risks.
We do not guarantee any money you place in the Subaccounts. The value of
each Subaccount will increase or decrease, depending on the investment
performance of the corresponding Portfolio and fees and charges under the
Contract. You could lose some or all of your money.
You should review the available Portfolio s' prospectuses before making an
investment decision.
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Principal Risks of
Investing in the
Contract
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Insurance
Company Risks
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An investment in the Contract is subject to risks related to Thrivent, including
that any obligations, guarantees, and benefits of the Contract are subject to
the claims-paying ability and financial strength of Thrivent. More information
about Thrivent, including its financial strength ratings, is available upon
request by calling 1-800-847-4836.
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Principal Risks of
Investing in the
Contract
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Contract Lapse
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Your Contract will lapse (that is, terminate without value) if: (1) your monthly
deductions are greater than your Cash Surrender Value; (2) there is not an
active No-Lapse Guarantee; and (3) payment of the premium to keep the
Contract in force is not paid within the grace period. No Death Benefit will be
paid if the Contract is lapsed. Payment will be required to reinstate the
Contract. We will reinstate a Contract only if our requirements for
reinstatement are satisfied, which may include requiring new proof of
insurability of the Insured person.
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Lapse and
Reinstatement
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RESTRICTIONS
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Location in
Statutory
Prospectus
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Investments
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We place limits on frequent trading.
There is a $25 charge for each transfer when you transfer money between
investment options in excess of 12 times a year.
We reserve the right to add, delete, combine or substitute investment
Subaccounts .
If you elected the Guideline Premium Test (GPT), we reserve the right to not
accept any premiums when the Death Benefit is based on the Table of Death
Benefit Factors or the portion of any premium that would cause the Death
Benefit to be based on the Table of Death Benefit Factors.
If you elected the Cash Value Accumulation Test (CVAT), then prior to Attained
Age 100 (and at any age in New York issued Contracts), we will not accept
premium as described above and at Attained Age 100 and later we reserve the
right not to accept premiums as described above.
We will also have the right to limit or refund a premium payment or make
distributions from the Contract as necessary to continue to qualify the Contract
as life insurance under federal tax law or to avoid the classification of your
Contract as a "modified endowment contract" (MEC).
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Frequent Trading
Among
Subaccounts and
Other Transactions
Addition, Deletion,
Combination or
Substitution of
Investments
Premium Limits
Taxes
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Optional Benefits
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Optional benefits may be subject to age and underwriting requirements. We
generally deduct any monthly costs for these Additional Benefits from the
Accumulated Value as part of the monthly deduction. Optional benefits may
not be available for all ages or underwriting classes, may not be available after
original issue of the Contract and may terminate at certain ages. We may stop
offering an optional benefit at any time prior to the time you elect to add it to
your Contract.
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Other Benefits
Available Under
the Contract
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TAXES
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Tax Implications
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You should consult with a tax professional to determine the tax implications of
an investment in and payments received under this Contract.
Distributions from your Contract, if taxable, will be taxed at ordinary income tax
rates.
Depending on the total amount of premiums you pay and the frequency of
such payments, the Contract may be treated as a MEC.
Distributions including loans and loan interest will be taxed on an "income first"
basis and may be subject to a penalty tax if taken before you are age 59 1∕2 if
your Contract is a MEC.
The transfer of the Contract or designation of a Beneficiary may have federal,
state, and/or local transfer and inheritance tax consequences, including the
impositions of gift, estate, and generation skipping transfer taxes.
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Taxes
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CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
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Location in
Statutory
Prospectus
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Investment
Professional
Compensation
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Your financial advisor or professional may receive compensation for selling
this Contract to you and ongoing future compensation. This compensation may
consist of commissions, bonuses, asset-based compensation, and
promotional incentives. This conflict of interest may influence your financial
advisor or professional to recommend the purchase of this Contract as well as
continued or larger future investments into this Contract, or another contract
issued by Thrivent, over another investment.
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Distribution of the
Contract
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Exchanges
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Some investment professionals may have a financial incentive to offer you a
new contract in place of the one you own. You should only exchange your
contract if you determine, after comparing the features, fees, and risks of both
contracts, that it is better for you to purchase the new contract rather than
continue to own your existing contract.
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Distribution of the
Contract
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Accumulated Value
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The total value of the Contract. Accumulated Value equals the sum of the
Subaccounts, the Fixed Accounts, and the Loan Account.
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Additional Benefits
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Benefits provided by riders, if any, included as part of the Contract.
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Beneficiary
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The person(s) named by the Contract Owner to receive the Death Proceeds
under the Contract. A Beneficiary need not be a natural person.
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Cash Surrender Value
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The Accumulated Value of the Contract less any applicable Decrease Charges;
outstanding Debt; and any unpaid monthly deductions.
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Contract
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The flexible premium variable adjustable life insurance (Thrivent Financial
Accumulation Variable Universal Life) offered by us (Thrivent) and described in
this summary prospectus. The entire Contract consists of the Contract, any
Additional Benefits, amendments, endorsements, Application and our Articles of
Incorporation and Bylaws.
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Contract Anniversary
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The same month and day of each year after issue as in the Date of Issue.
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Contract Date
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The latest of the (1) Date of Issue; (2) the date we receive in Good Order the
first premium payment at our Service Center; or (3) the date we approve this
Contract to be issued.
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Contract Year
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The 12-month period following the Date of Issue or a Contract Anniversary. The
Contract Year is always based upon the time elapsed since the Date of Issue.
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Date of Issue
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The date when we issue the Contract. This date will be specified in the Contract
and may be different from the Contract Date. The Date of Issue is the date as of
which we begin to apply deductions from your Accumulated Value.
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Death Benefit
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The amount of the benefit that provides the basis for the Death Proceeds
calculation. The Death Benefit on any day depends upon the Death Benefit
Option in effect on that day.
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Death Benefit Option
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Either of the two methods used to determine the Death Benefit. The option is
selected in the Application and may be changed any time prior to Attained Age
121.
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Death Proceeds
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The amount paid upon the death of the Insured. The amount is paid to the
Beneficiary(ies) designated by the Contract Owner.
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Debt
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All unpaid Contract loans plus accrued interest.
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Decrease Charge
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A Decrease Charge compensates us for expenses associated with
underwriting, issuing and distributing the Contract. The charge applies to
decreases in the Face Amount or partial surrenders that result in a decrease in
Face Amount during the first 10 Contract Years (or first 10 years following an
increase in the Face Amount on the increased amount). We deduct the amount
of the Decrease Charge at the time of the reduction Face Amount or surrender.
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Face Amount
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The amount of life insurance provided by the Contract exclusive of any
Additional Benefits. The Face Amount on the Date of Issue is the Initial Face
Amount. Increases or decreases in Face Amount will be shown on
supplemental Contract schedule pages that we will send to you.
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Fixed Accounts
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Amounts held in the Fixed Account and DCA Fixed Account.
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Fund
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Thrivent Series Fund, Inc., an open-end management investment company, that
consists of several Portfolios that underlie Subaccounts of the Variable Account.
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Insured
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The person on whose life the Contract is issued.
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Loan Account
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When you obtain a loan, Accumulated Value equal to the amount of the loan is
taken from the Subaccounts and moved to a Loan Account. Amounts
transferred to the Loan Account are invested with our General Account assets.
The Loan Account is equal to the amount transferred from any Subaccount,
and/or Fixed Accounts to secure the loan less Accumulated Value transferred
from the Loan Account to a Subaccount and the Fixed Accounts as a result of
repayment of Debt plus the amount by which the accrued interest charged
exceeds the amount of interest credited.
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No-Lapse Guarantee
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A Contract provision that guarantees that insurance coverage will not lapse in
the event your Cash Surrender Value is not adequate to cover the current
monthly deductions. You must meet the premium requirements of a No-Lapse
Guarantee for the Contract to remain in force in the event your Cash Surrender
Value is not adequate.
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Owner
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A person or entity who owns the Contract.
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Portfolio
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A portfolio of Thrivent Series Fund, Inc. which is the underlying investment of a
corresponding Subaccount which you may select for your Contract.
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Service Center
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Our office located at 4321 North Ballard Road, Appleton, Wisconsin
54919-0001 or such other address as we may designate. Telephone: (800)
847-4836. Email: [email protected].
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Subaccount
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A subdivision of the Variable Account. Each Subaccount invests exclusively in
the shares of a corresponding Portfolio of the Fund.
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Table of Death Benefit Factors
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The table found in the schedule pages of the Contract and used to help assure
the Contract qualifies as life insurance under the federal tax law.
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Variable Account
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Thrivent Variable Life Account I, which is a separate account of Thrivent.
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We, our, us, Society
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Thrivent.
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You, your, yours
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The Owner(s) of the Contract.
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INVESTMENT
TYPE
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PORTFOLIO AND ADVISER/SUBADVISER
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CURRENT
EXPENSES
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
(as of 12/31/25)
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1 YEAR
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5 YEAR
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10 YEAR
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Aggressive
Allocation
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Thrivent Aggressive Allocation Portfolio
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0.85%1
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15.81%
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9.61%
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11.26%
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Large Blend
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Thrivent All Cap Portfolio
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0.66%
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18.05%
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11.90%
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12.43%
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Conservative
Allocation
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Thrivent Conservative Allocation Portfolio
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0.50%
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10.17%
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4.03%
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5.42%
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Moderately
Conservative
Allocation
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Thrivent Dynamic Allocation Portfolio
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0.68%
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12.62%
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5.92%
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6.84%
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Diversified
Emerging
Mkts
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Thrivent Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio
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1.15%1
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32.20%
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2.10%
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7.47%
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Large Blend
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Thrivent ESG Index Portfolio
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0.36%1
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17.78%
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13.56%
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N/A3
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Global
Large-Stock
Blend
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Thrivent Global Stock Portfolio
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0.60%
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20.82%
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10.69%
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10.67%
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Intermediate
Government
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Thrivent Government Bond Portfolio
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0.49%
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7.32%
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0.01%
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1.74%
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Health
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Thrivent Healthcare Portfolio
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0.92%
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13.07%
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4.62%
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7.37%
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High Yield
Bond
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Thrivent High Yield Portfolio
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0.45%
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8.78%
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4.06%
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5.32%
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Corporate
Bond
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Thrivent Income Portfolio
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0.44%
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7.93%
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0.38%
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3.60%
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Foreign Large
Blend
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Thrivent International Equity Portfolio
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0.72%
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30.87%
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8.54%
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7.41%
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Foreign Large
Blend
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Thrivent International Index Portfolio
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0.37%
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31.15%
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8.61%
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N/A3
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Large Growth
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Thrivent Large Cap Growth Portfolio
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0.43%
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16.95%
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12.89%
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16.35%
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Large Blend
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Thrivent Large Cap Index Portfolio
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0.22%
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17.62%
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14.17%
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14.54%
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Large Value
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Thrivent Large Cap Value Portfolio
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0.62%
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19.65%
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13.96%
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12.16%
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Mid-Cap
Growth
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Thrivent Mid Cap Growth Portfolio
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0.89%1
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2.50%
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1.10%
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N/A3
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Mid-Cap
Blend
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Thrivent Mid Cap Index Portfolio
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0.25%
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7.23%
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8.86%
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10.46%
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Mid-Cap
Blend
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Thrivent Mid Cap Stock Portfolio
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0.66%
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4.73%
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6.86%
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11.30%
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Mid-Cap
Value
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Thrivent Mid Cap Value Portfolio
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0.87%1
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10.82%
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11.31%
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N/A3
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Moderate
Allocation
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Thrivent Moderate Allocation Portfolio
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0.70%1
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13.63%
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7.13%
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8.38%
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INVESTMENT
TYPE
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PORTFOLIO AND ADVISER/SUBADVISER
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CURRENT
EXPENSES
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL
RETURNS
(as of 12/31/25)
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1 YEAR
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5 YEAR
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10 YEAR
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Moderately
Aggressive
Allocation
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Thrivent Moderately Aggressive Allocation Portfolio
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0.76%1
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15.46%
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8.30%
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9.69%
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Moderately
Conservative
Allocation
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Thrivent Moderately Conservative Allocation Portfolio
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0.65%1
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12.10%
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4.49%
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6.04%
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Money
Market -
Taxable
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Thrivent Money Market Portfolio
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0.31%
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4.06%
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3.05%
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1.93%
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Multisector
Bond
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Thrivent Multisector Bond Portfolio
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0.74%
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7.93%
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2.43%
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3.47%
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Real Estate
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Thrivent Real Estate Securities Portfolio
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0.90%
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0.67%
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3.89%
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4.68%
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Short-Term
Bond
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Thrivent Short-Term Bond Portfolio
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0.45%
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6.06%
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2.75%
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2.89%
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Small Growth
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Thrivent Small Cap Growth Portfolio
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0.94%1
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1.87%
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1.37%
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N/A2
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Small Blend
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Thrivent Small Cap Index Portfolio
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0.24%
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5.80%
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7.06%
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9.57%
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Small Blend
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Thrivent Small Cap Stock Portfolio
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0.70%
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2.45%
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7.50%
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11.93%
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