Ownership
A Brookfield company focused on retirement annuity products.
Provider profile
American Equity
Indexed annuity research focused on product positioning, common rider features, and comparison points.
Carrier facts
American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company
Use these facts as a starting point for comparing carrier strength, product focus, and ownership context.
- Legal name
- American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company
- Research status
- Complete
- Founded
- 1995
- Headquarters
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Website
- Official website
Ratings snapshot
Product focus
Fixed indexed annuitiesFixed annuitiesIncome-focused annuity options
Current product names
- IncomeShield Series
- AssetShield Series
- EstateShield Series
- GuaranteeShield Series
What to verify before use
- Current carrier financial strength ratings and rating dates.
- Product availability, state approvals, and issue-age limits.
- Current rates, caps, participation rates, spreads, and rider costs.
- Surrender schedules, liquidity provisions, fees, and contract forms.
Disclosure notes
- Indexed annuity crediting methods, caps, participation rates, riders, and surrender schedules vary by product.
- Ratings and product availability should be verified before publication or comparison use.