¹A.M. Best has assigned American Equity an “A” (Excellent) rating, reflecting their current opinion of American Equity’s financial strength and its ability to meet its ongoing contractual obligations relative to the norms of the life/health insurance industry. A.M. Best utilizes 15 rating categories ranging from A++ to F. An “A” rating from A.M. Best is its third highest rating. For the latest rating, access ambest.com. Rating effective 11/27/2024.

²Standard and Poor’s rating service has recognized American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company with an “A” rating. An insurer rated “A” has strong financial security characteristics, but is somewhat more likely to be affected by adverse effects of changing circumstances or economic conditions than are insurers with higher ratings. Ratings from ‘AA’ to ‘CCC’ may be modified by the addition of a plus (+) or minus (-) sign to show relative standing within the major rating categories. Rating effective 5/6/2024.

³Fitch Ratings assigned American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company an Insurer Financial Strength rating of “A”. Fitch Ratings utilizes 19 rating categories ranging from “AAA” to “C.” An “A” rating is the sixth highest rating. An insurer with an “A” rating is considered to have a strong capacity for payment of financial commitments, but may be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic conditions than insurers with higher ratings. Outlooks indicate the direction a rating is likely to move over a one- to two-year period if current financial or other trends continue. For more information, please visit fitchratings.com. Rating effective 7/18/2025.