All Athene in the News Athene COO Sees Non-Variable Annuity Sales Boom Continuing January 13, 2023 This content is categorized as: Business & Transactions Products & Services Think Advisor’s Allison Bell reports on the non-variable annuity sales boom of 2022 and how it will be continuing into this year. Resulting from an interview with Athene’s Chief Operating Officer, Mike Downing, Bell shared the new interest rate environment continues to encourage clients to move cash away from CDs and into annuities. Read more Related Content What is a fixed indexed annuity? A fixed indexed annuity (FIA) may help you map out a sound income plan for the years ahead. The value of guaranteed income in retirement However you wish to enjoy the next chapter, one thing is for certain: you’ll need income you can count on to retire your way.