All Athene in the News Retirees need guaranteed lifetime income, & annuities can help December 10, 2025 This content is categorized as: Business & Transactions Products & Services In an interview with Yahoo! Finance, Athene Co-President and COO Mike Downing discussed how annuities can help savers move from surviving retirement to thriving by offering principal protection and lifetime income. He covered key benefits including tax deferral and the peace of mind that annuities can help provide as markets evolve. Mike also touched on the integration of guaranteed income into defined contribution plans and how Athene’s alignment with Apollo supports the delivery of competitive retirement solutions for a wide range of savers. Watch now Related Content Mike Downing, COO at Athene Joins NYSE TV Live 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. Athene COO Mike Downing discusses the Sandwich Generation on Yahoo! Finance Wealth 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.