Athene Annuity and Life Company
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Athene BCA 12 2.0 FER (Annexus)

The Athene BCA 12 2.0 FER is a solid choice for retirees. It offers the comfort of guaranteed income, just like having a steady paycheck even after you've stopped working. Take the guesswork out of retirement!

You'll never have to worry about market volatility thanks to its protective features. This annuity promises a comfortable and predictable retirement income. Trust Athene BCA 12 2.0 FER for a smooth financial journey into your golden years.

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Athene BCA 12 2.0 FER (Annexus)

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About Product

Type
Fixed Index
Purpose
Accumulation & Legacy
Premium Bonus
15%
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, Traditional IRA, Spousal IRA, Pension, IRA Rollover, IRA Transfer, TSA 403b, SEP IRA, KEOGH, IRA-Roth, Roth Conversion (Partial), and Roth Conversion (Full)
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
55% Participation
2-Year S&P 500 PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Biennial
67% Participation
2-Year Shiller Barclays Global PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Biennial
250% Participation
2-Year Shiller Barclays Global PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Biennial
205% Participation
2-Year Merrill Lynch RPM PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Biennial
170% Participation
2-Year Merrill Lynch RPM PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Biennial
215% Participation
2-Year WisdomTree Siegel Strategic Value PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Biennial
185% Participation
2-Year WisdomTree 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
215% Participation
2-Year Shiller Barclays CAPE Allocator 6 PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Biennial
265% Participation
2-Year Citi Grandmaster PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Biennial
225% Participation
2-Year Citi Grandmaster PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Biennial
285% Participation
2-Year S&P 500 Distance Stabilizer PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Biennial
127% Participation
2-Year S&P 500 Distance Stabilizer PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Biennial
110% Participation
2-Year RAFI Harvey GS PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Biennial
240% Participation
2-Year RAFI Harvey GS PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Biennial
295% Participation
2-Year MSCI MKT MediaStats Multi-Asset PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Biennial
210% Participation
2-Year MSCI MKT MediaStats Multi-Asset PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Biennial
170% 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 2.0 FER Death Benefit with BALIR Yes 0.85% annually
BCA 12 2.0 SGO Max w/FER No 1.00% annually (1.00% after 10 years) (1.20% max)
BCA 12 2.0 Flex Growth w/FER No 1.00% annually (1.00% after 10 years) (1.20% max)
BCA 2.0 FER Death Benefit Yes 0.85% annually
BCA 2.0 FER Max Death Benefit Yes 0.85% annually

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.

RMD

The contract waives Withdrawal Charges, on Required Minimum Distributions taken after turning age 73.

Premium Notes

Minimum purchase payment:  $10000
Maximum purchase payment:  $2000000  or more requires prior approval 

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 (MVA's). 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 88
Assets: $150,307,283,698
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