Retirement Income Solutions
Athene Annuity and Life Insurance Company is a leading provider of fixed and fixed indexed annuities for the retirement market. Rated A+ by AM Best (upgraded 2024), Athene is backed by Apollo Global Management and serves over 3 million policyholders.
Service Area: Nationwide
States Served: All 50 states
AM Best Rating: A+ (Superior)
Broker Support Line: 888-266-8489
Agent Portal: https://www.athene.com/producer
Athene Annuity offers the following plan types for eligible Medicare beneficiaries and insurance consumers:
Independent agents must complete the required annual certification before selling Athene Annuity plans. Carrier-specific product certification is also required each plan year.
Certification Platform: Athene Connect Producer Portal
State life license required. Annuity suitability training required. Register for Athene Connect at athene.com/producer/signup. NAIC suitability model applies.
Independent insurance agents looking to contract with Athene Annuity can get started through Producers Arena. We provide contracting support, certification guidance, and ongoing agent resources for markets. Producers Arena works with both captive and independent agents to simplify the contracting and onboarding process.
Commission Notes: Athene pays competitive commissions on FIA and MYGA products. Rates vary by product and surrender period. Athene is known for competitive MYGA rates in the current interest rate environment.
Athene Annuity supports multiple enrollment methods for licensed agents: