Athene

Athene is a leading retirement services company that exists to solve one of the most pressing financial challenges facing Americans today: the risk of outliving retirement savings. With millions of people approaching retirement without adequate guaranteed income, Athene provides the tools and products necessary to create financial security in later years. Since 2009, the company has grown from a startup to the #1 individual annuity provider in the United States, managing over $430 billion in assets and delivering on its mission to help people retire remarkably.

The company offers a comprehensive suite of retirement products including fixed indexed annuities, registered index-linked annuities, fixed annuities, and immediate annuities that provide guaranteed lifetime income. Athene also serves institutional clients through pension risk transfer solutions and funding agreements, helping corporations manage their retirement obligations while protecting workers' futures. Partnered with Apollo Global Management, Athene leverages sophisticated investment strategies and alternative asset management to generate strong returns for policyholders. The company's culture of "making it happen" and "acting like owners" drives its rapid growth and commitment to customer outcomes, earning A+ ratings from major agencies including AM Best, S&P, and Fitch.