Athene in the News

Athene highlights broader annuity adoption and digitally streamlined purchasing, alongside LIMRA’s 2026 forecasted sales above $450B, supported by strong demand and product development.

CEO Grant Kvalheim joined Schwab TV’s “Market On Close” to share findings from Athene’s 2026 Retirement Outlook and why retirement security is back in focus.

Mike Downing joined Yahoo! Finance to discuss how annuities can play an important role in building long-term financial confidence and strengthen retirement outcomes.

Co-President and guaranteed income expert Mike Downing explains the wide appeal of annuities and Athene’s role in creating a modern annuity market.

Athene was honored with the 2025 Champion for Disability Employment Award during Iowa’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month celebration.

Vitera, led by CEO Rebecca Tadikonda, launched I Class Shares for the State Street GTC Retirement Income Builder Target Date Fund.

Volunteers gave out coats and winter boots at Garton Elementary in Des Moines. Athene will provide winter gear to five other schools this season.

In an interview with InvestmentNews, Co-President of Athene USA Mike Downing discusses the power of annuities and their potential impact in retirement portfolios.

Four Bermuda College students have been awarded full scholarships from Athene for the 2025-2026 school year.

Athene spoke at the Bermuda International Life and Annuities Annual Conference about the importance of reinsurance to the global insurance ecosystem.

Kristi Kaye Burma, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, has been named the 2025 Dentons Human Resources Professional of the Year.

Barron’s highlights the breadth of annuity products available today and the best ones for consumers across a range of use cases, including several from Athene.

Newly appointed CEO Grant Kvalheim highlights Athene’s fast-paced growth strategy—accelerating momentum and targeting $600 billion in assets by 2029.

More than 300 people attended the third annual Athene Life Career Expo including students, recent graduates and seasoned professionals.

Athene’s EVP Michael Consedine highlights regulatory arbitrage and the possibility of a UK reinsurance hub as main themes affecting the life reinsurance industry.

In volatile markets, annuities can be an attractive tool for retirees seeking a predictable ‘safe haven’ with principal protection, according to Mike Downing, Athene executive.

Athene approached volatility differently than other life insurance companies during Q1, with strategic decisions resulting in $26 billion of gross inflows.

United Way of Central Iowa held a "Stuff the Bus" book drive at Athene's headquarters in West Des Moines.

Mike Downing highlights the value of annuities amid volatility, the strength of Athene’s positioning and Sandwich Generation research results with NYSE TV host Kristen Scholer.

Early planning, diversified income sources, and access to financial professionals can help the Sandwich Generation balance caregiving and retirement goals.

Athene led industrywide growth in affiliated investments last year, according to S&P Capital IQ Pro.

The Sandwich Generation faces financial stress from supporting their adult children and aging relatives, potentially impacting retirement plans. Annuities can offer stability and guaranteed income.

"Digital First" initiative cuts annuity transaction times by 94%, making the process faster, paperless, and more efficient.

Athene and Motive Partners acquired Advantage Retirement Solutions to boost annuity adoption in defined-contribution plans, leveraging ARS's Lifetime Income Builder technology for better retirement outcomes.

Bermuda's reinsurance sector growth driven by retirement fund shortfalls, robust regulation, and innovative capital-raising methods.

Athene teamed up with WesleyLife to help support the organization’s Meals on Wheels program.

In a recent Q&A, Chief Risk Officer Doug Niemann emphasized the importance of risk management in supporting Athene’s growth goals.

Apollo Global Management reports strong Q4 2024 with $33B inflows, Athene's $28B annuity sales, and growth in retirement solutions.

Athene Chief Operating Officer and annuity expert Mike Downing appeared on Yahoo Finance to discuss the important role annuities play in a retiree’s portfolio.

Athene and Easterseals Iowa team up to launch Athene@Work, a program created to help empower neurodiverse employees with training and career opportunities in Iowa.

Athene Pedestrian Bridge now open, connecting Raccoon River Park to Walnut Woods State Park to help improve trails and enhance recreation in West Des Moines,...

InsuranceNewsNet highlights Athene’s strong third quarter retail sales, which increased nearly 40% to over $9 billion, driven by fixed-indexed annuities and multi-year guaranteed products.

Grant Kvalheim, President and CEO of Athene USA, is honored with prestigious award from the United Way of Central Iowa.

Athene and Apollo address the massive need for next generation retirement products.

Athene is well positioned to benefit from the long-term growth expected for the retirement industry.

PRT: Myths and Reality authored by Sean Brennan discusses the ways that pension risk transfer benefits plan sponsors and plan participants.

As the retirement landscape continues to evolve, financial professionals need to be armed with strategic solutions that can accommodate their clients’ future and financial needs.

Life Annuity Specialist reports on Athene Activate, a new single-premium immediate annuity that complements our current suite of products offering guaranteed retirement income.

PlanAdviser reports on new partnership between Athene and the Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) to simplify the annuity buying and exchange process.

Mike Downing, Chief Operating Officer shared insights with Karen Hube, author of the Barron’s Annual Guide to the Top Annuities.

AM Best spoke with top annuity issuer's CEO, Jim Belardi, about Athene's origin story and his perspective on the state of the retirement industry.

The current economic environment is stressful for many clients. Help set them up for a secure retirement by acknowledging today’s risky environment and ensuring they...

Although many Americans may have similar financial goals, people often approach their saving journey differently, depending on factors such as age, income and gender.

Press release of Athene’s half-million dollar donation to Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity

Rod Mims, SVP National Sales at Athene, examines how extended life expectancy in the U.S. comes with the challenge of ensuring financial stability in retirement.

Mike Downing, EVP and Chief Operating Officer at Athene, discusses options to revisit your retirement plan and, in turn, identify new retirement savings vehicles that...

Rod Mims, SVP National Sales at Athene, discusses how FIAs can help clients gain the financial peace of mind they seek in retirement.

401K Specialist managing editor Amanda Umpierrez draws on original research by Athene in a report on attitudes around lifetime income products and their 2024 potential.

Rod Mims, SVP National Sales at Athene, discusses reasons to consider an annuity for future income.

KCCI Des Moines shared updates from the groundbreaking for the Athene Pedestrian Bridge that will connect two major parks in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Forbes’ annual list of best annuities lists Athene third in a shortlist of the six largest annuity providers by sales.

Rod Mims, SVP National Sales at Athene, explores common misconceptions and myths surrounding fixed indexed annuities and how they can be “debunked.”

Mike Downing, Chief Operating Officer spoke with Life Annuity Specialist after LIMRA’s Q1 report was published, ranking Athene #1 in three categories.

Athene hosted and sponsored this year’s annual United Way Stuff the Bus event alongside Ernst and Young.

State Street Global Advisors has partnered with Annexus Retirement Solutions on a target-date fund series with a retirement income annuity, the companies announced Wednesday.

Rod Mims, SVP National Sales at Athene shares his insight into how financial professionals can increase their annuity knowledge to help clients.

Mike Downing, Chief Operating Officer spoke with Life Annuity Specialist after LIMRA’s year-end report was published, ranking Athene among the top in sales.

Mike Downing, Athene’s Chief Operating Officer shares tips for financial professionals to offer their clients on the path to retirement readiness in a post-pandemic world.

Adam Politzer, SVP Chief Product Officer shares Athene’s success in the annuity market over the last year and the rising popularity of fixed-income annuities.

Apollo today announced the Apollo Opportunity Foundation (the “Foundation”) has awarded nearly $3 million in grants to 11 nonprofit organizations working to advance economic prosperity.

Mike Downing, Chief Operating Officer at Athene shares how 2022 market conditions and interest rates were favorable for the life insurance and annuity industry.

Adam Politzer, Chief Product Officer at Athene examines how annuities can help meet financial goals in the new age of retirement.

Athene helps elementary students in central Iowa stay warm this winter.

Limra results show Athene leading U.S. Indexed Annuity Sales for third quarter 2022 YTD.