Athene Annuity and Life Company
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Athene BCA 12 2.0

The Athene BCA 12 2.0 offers peace of mind for retirees, with strong returns and excellent protection for your savings. It's like a safe house for your hard-earned money, showering you with steady income throughout retirement.

Its easy-to-understand structure means less worry, more quality time enjoying life's golden years. You've worked hard, now let your money work for you with Athene BCA 12 2.0. Highly recommended!

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Athene BCA 12 2.0

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About Product

Type
Fixed Index
Purpose
Lifetime Income
Term
12 Years
Surrender schedule
14.5%
14%
13.5%
13%
12%
11%
10%
9%
8%
7%
6%
4%
Fee withdrawal:
10% (From Year 2)
Market Value Adjustment
Yes
Return Of Premium
No
Minimum Contribution
$10,000
Maximum Contribution
$2,000,000
Max Age Qualified
76
Types Of Funds
Non-Qualified, 401k, Profit Sharing, IRA, Spousal IRA, Pension, IRA Rollover, IRA Transfer, TSA 403b, SEP IRA, KEOGH, and IRA-Roth
Launch Date
03/25/2019
BCA 2.0 is a single-premium fixed indexed annuity that combines growth opportunities and protection from downside market risk.

Annual Strategy Charge
Annual Strategy Charges are calculated annually and deducted monthly from the Accumulation Value. The current declared Initial Annual Strategy Charge Rate is guaranteed for the first term only. Athene will declare a new Annual Strategy Charge Rate for each renewal term not to exceed 2.00% (1.80% in some states). 
Available in states: AL, AZ, AR, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, MO, NE, NM, NC, ND, RI, SD, TN, VT, VA, WV, WI, and WY

Allocation Accounts

Name Type Rates
2-Year S&P 500 PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Biennial
57% Participation
2-Year S&P 500 PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Biennial
71% Participation
2-Year Shiller Barclays Global PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Biennial
230% Participation
2-Year Shiller Barclays Global PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Biennial
185% Participation
2-Year Merrill Lynch RPM PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Biennial
195% Participation
2-Year Merrill Lynch RPM PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Biennial
240% Participation
2-Year Wisdom Tree Siegel Strategic Value PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Biennial
175% Participation
2-Year Wisdom Tree Siegel Strategic Value PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Biennial
225% Participation
2-Year Shiller Barclays CAPE Allocator 6 PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Biennial
190% Participation
2-Year Shiller Barclays CAPE Allocator 6 PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Biennial
235% Participation
2-Year Citi Grandmaster PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Biennial
260% Participation
2-Year Citi Grandmaster PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Biennial
325% Participation

Surrender schedule

Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Penalty 15% 14% 14% 13% 12% 11% 10% 9% 8% 7% 6% 4%

Hypothetical Projection

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Riders

Name Inbuilt Fee
BCA 12 2.0 SGO Max No 1.00% annually (1.20% max)
BCA 12 2.0 Flex Growth No 1.00% annually (1.20% max)

Waivers

Terminal Illness

After the first contract anniversary, you can withdraw up to 100% of your annuity's value if you, as the Owner, are diagnosed with a Terminal Illness or an illness or serious injury necessitates a stay of 60 consecutive days or more at a Qualified Care Facility. If the Owner is a non-natural entity, then the Confinement and Terminal Illness Waivers will be triggered based on the annuitant. Any applicable Withdrawal Charges, MVA or Premium Bonus Vesting Adjustments will be waived.

Confinement

Unavailable in states: MA

After the first contract anniversary, you can withdraw up to 100% of your annuity's value if you, as the Owner, are diagnosed with a Terminal Illness or an illness or serious injury necessitates a stay of 60 consecutive days or more at a Qualified Care Facility. If the Owner is a non-natural entity, then the Confinement and Terminal Illness Waivers will be triggered based on the annuitant. Any applicable Withdrawal Charges, MVA or Premium Bonus Vesting Adjustments will be waived.

Withdrawal Provisions

Free WithdrawalsThe Free Withdrawal amount is 5% of the Accumulation Value in the first year and 10% of the Accumulation Value for all remaining years. Withdrawals in excess of the Free Withdrawal amount will not receive gains to-date and will be subject to any applicable Withdrawal Charges, Premium Bonus Vesting Adjustments and Market Value Adjustments (MVAs). Gains to-date are not credited on Lifetime Income Withdrawals or to withdrawals in excess of the Free Withdrawal amount. 

Company Founded: 1909
TOP Rated Company
Athene Annuity and Life Company
Company Ratings
4.5
  • A.M. Best A+
  • Fitch A+
  • S&P A+
  • Moody's A1
  • Comdex 89
Assets: $150,307,283,698
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