Athene Interest Rate Update
August 25, 2016
Athene Interest Rate Update
We’re adjusting rates on our Athene MYGSM , Athene AscentSM Pro , Athene Performance Elite® and Athene Benefit 10SM products as follows:
Athene MYG
Interest rates to increase effective August 26, 2016.
| Multi-Year Fixed Strategy: Initial Premium 1-Year Fixed Strategy: Additional Premium | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MVA (Not available in AK, CA, HI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, PA & WA) | Non-MVA (Not available in NY) | |||
| Current | New | Current | New | |
| 3-Year | 1.60% | No change | 1.50% | No change |
| 5-Year | 2.30% | 2.40% | 2.05% | 2.15% |
| 7-Year | 2.40% | 2.50% | 2.20% | 2.30% |
| While we cannot reissue policies, any pending Athene MYG business will receive the new rates if received after 4 pm CT on July 18, 2016 and the contract issue date is on or after August 26, 2016. | ||||
Athene Ascent Pro
Effective September 3, 2016.
| Athene Ascent Pro | Ascent Pro 5 | Ascent Pro 7 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current | New | Current | New | |
| 2-Year No Cap PTP1 – BNP (Par Rate) | 95% | 85% | 100% | 95% |
| 2-Year No Cap PTP1 – Morningstar® (Par Rate) | 70% | 65% | 75% | 70% |
| 1-Year No Cap PTP1 – S&P 500® (Volatility Control) (Par Rate) | 65% | 60% | 70% | 65% |
| 1-Year PTP – S&P 500® (Cap) | 4.00% | 3.50% | 4.25% | 4.00% |
| Bailout Cap Rate | 3.00% | No Change | 3.00% | No Change |
| 1-Year Monthly Cap – S&P 500® (Cap) | 1.75% | 1.65% | 1.85% | 1.75% |
| Fixed | 1.50% | 1.35% | 1.65% | 1.50% |
Athene Performance Elite
Effective September 3, 2016.
| Athene Performance Elite (PE) | PE 10 PE 10 Select PE 10 Pro | PE 15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current | New | Current | New | |
| 2-Year No Cap PTP1 – BNP (Par Rate) | 100% | 80% | 130% | 110% |
| 2-Year No Cap PTP1 – Morningstar® (Par Rate) | 75% | 65% | 85% | 75% |
| 2-Year No Cap PTP1 – S&P 500®(Volatility Control) (Annual Spread) | 2.75% | 3.75% | 1.75% | 2.75% |
| 1-Year No Cap PTP1 – S&P 500® (Volatility Control) (Par Rate) | 45% | 35% | 55% | 45% |
| 1-Year PTP – S&P 500® (Cap) | 4.25% | 3.25% | 5.00% | 3.75% |
| 1-Year Monthly Cap – S&P 500® (Cap) | 1.85% | 1.45% | 2.00% | 1.60% |
| Fixed | 1.40% | 1.00% | 1.80% | 1.40% |
Athene Benefit 10
Effective September 3, 2016.
| Athene Benefit 10 Athene Benefit 10 Select Athene Benefit 10 Pro Lifetime Income Withdrawal Percentages: |
Level (Current & Guaranteed) | Increasing* | Inflation* | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attained Age: | Current | New | Current | New | Current | New |
| 50-54 | 3.00% | 2.75% | 1.50% | 1.25% | 2.00% | 1.75% |
| 55-59 | 3.25% | 3.00% | 1.75% | 1.50% | 2.25% | 2.00% |
| 60-64 | 3.75% | 3.50% | 2.25% | 2.00% | 2.75% | 2.50% |
| 65-69 | 4.25% | 4.00% | 2.75% | 2.50% | 3.25% | 3.00% |
| 70-74 | 4.75% | 4.50% | 3.25% | 3.00% | 3.75% | 3.50% |
| 75-79 | 5.00% | 4.75% | 3.50% | 3.25% | 4.00% | 3.75% |
| 80-84 | 5.50% | 5.25% | 4.00% | 3.75% | 4.50% | 4.25% |
| 85-89 | 5.75% | 5.50% | 4.25% | 4.00% | 4.75% | 4.50% |
| 90+ | 6.00% | 5.75% | 4.25% | 4.00% | 4.75% | 4.50% |
| * Guaranteed Percentages for these options will remain unchanged. | ||||||
| Benefit Base Guaranteed Simple Interest Rate: | Year 1-10 | Year 10+ | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athene Benefit 10 Athene Benefit 10 Select Athene Benefit 10 Pro | Current | New | Current | New |
| 8.00% | 7.00% | 5.00% | No change | |
Application deadlines Athene Ascent Pro, Benefit 10 and Performance Elite)
- Applications with cash received in good order by Athene no later than 4 pm CT on September 2, 2016 will be issued as applied for.
- Non-cash applications (e.g. 1035 exchanges, IRA rollovers) received in good order by Athene no later than 4 pm CT on September 2, 2016 will be issued as applied for if funds are received no later than 4 pm CT on October 28, 2016.
- Applications received after 4 pm CT on September 2, 2016 will be issued with the new rates.
Applications may be submitted electronically using the Document Upload Tool. They can also be submitted by overnight mail to the following address:
Athene Annuity and Life Company 7700 Mills Civic Parkway West Des Moines, IA 50266-3862
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Athene Ascent Pro [GEN (09/15) NB, ICC15 GEN (09/15) NB], Athene Ascent 10 Bonus 2.0 [GEN10 (04/14), GEN10 (07/14), GEN10 (09/15), GEN10 (12/15)], Athene Ascent Pro 10 Bonus Select [TBS10 (09/12) SR, TBS10 (04/14) SR, GEN10 (07/14) SR, ICC16 GEN10 (09/15) SR], Athene Ascent Pro 10 Bonus [TBS10 (09/12)] or state variations; Athene Benefit 10 with Enhanced Benefit Rider [GEN10 (04/14),TBS10 (09/12) SR, TBS10 (04/14) SR, TBS10 (09/12) NB, EBR (04/14)]; Athene MYG fixed annuity [MYG (09/15) or state variation]; Athene Performance Elite [GEN10 (04/14), GEN10 (04/14) G, GEN10 (07/14), GEN10 (09/14), ICC14 GEN10 (04/14), TBS10 (9/12), TBS10 (09/12) SR, TBS10 (09/12) SR G, ICC14 TBS10(04/14) SR, GEN10 (07/14) SR, TBS10 (04/14) SR, TBS15 (09/12), TBS15 (09/12) G, TBS15 (09/14), GEN15 (11/14), MVA (07/14), PEPR (11/14), PEPR (11/14) G, ICC15 PEPR (11/14), ICC15 PEPR NMV (11/14)]; TargetHorizon 5 Annuity TBS5 (09/12); TargetHorizon 10 Annuity TBS10 (09/12), TargetHorizon 10 Select Annuity TBS10 (09/12) NB, TargetHorizon 15 Annuity TBS15 (09/12), or state variations; Athene SPIA Single Premium Immediate Annuity [SPIA (06/87)] or state variations are issued by Athene Annuity and Life Company, West Des Moines, IA. Product features, limitations and availability may vary by state; see Certificate of Disclosure for full details. Products not available in all states.
