Athene is one of the carriers LAD Financial agents can write through our master network contract. As a LAD-affiliated broker you’re appointed with Athene, write competitive top-street commission, and access Athene’s products through our unified broker platform.
Athene at a glance
- AM Best rating: A
- Headquarters: West Des Moines, IA
- Established: 2008
- Parent company: Apollo Global Management
- Lines you can write through LAD: annuity
- Target contracting timeline: ~12 days from signed paperwork to first appointment via SureLC (carrier-typical; varies by state and individual licensing)
- State availability: nationwide
Why brokers write Athene
- Top-tier FIA caps and participation rates, frequently leads competitive rate sheets
- Strong MYGA lineup with multi-year guarantee periods
- Modern e-app workflow via Hexure FireLight
Featured Athene products
Athene Performance Elite 7 — FIA (7-year surrender)
Top-tier FIA, competitive caps and rates, 7-year surrender, suitable for clients prioritizing principal protection with index participation.
Athene MaxRate — MYGA (5-year surrender)
Competitive MYGA, frequently rate-leader at 5-year duration. Available in most states.
Commission
LAD pays competitive top-street commission on Athene. The BGA’s revenue is the carrier-paid GA bonus on aggregate production — not a skim off broker commission. Exact per-product rates and grids are visible inside the broker platform once you’re contracted; apply to contract to see them.
Operational notes
Apollo-owned. Strong reinsurance flow makes their FIA rates structurally competitive. NY product approval available.
Apply to write Athene
If you’re a licensed life and annuity agent ready to add Athene to your carrier roster, apply to contract with LAD. The contracting packet covers Athene alongside every other carrier we represent — one submission, e-signed, processed through SureLC. Target timeline: appointed and writing in ~14 days.
Already contracted? Log into the broker portal to run a Athene quote, submit an e-application, and track case status.
Other carriers
See all carriers LAD represents → or this week’s MYGA rates across our carrier list →
For licensed insurance professionals only. State availability varies. Carrier appointments subject to Athene approval and licensing verification through SureLC. Commission ranges shown are illustrative; actual rates depend on product, state, and current carrier schedule.