Athene BCA 8 2.0 FER (NV Only)
The Athene Annuity and Life Company, founded in 1896, is a top provider of retirement solutions. As a subsidiary of Athene Holding Ltd., the company focuses on providing a great variety of annuity types, including fixed, variable, and fixed-indexed annuities, designed not only to offer financial stability but to cater to each clients’ unique risk tolerance as well. Their high credit score from big-time agencies like A.M. Best, Moody’s, and Standard & Poor’s serve as evidence of their reliability in delivering the best possible retirement solutions to clients.
Athene BCA 8 2.0 FER (NV Only)
Ratings:
- A.M. Best A+
- Fitch A+
- S&P A+
- Moody's A1
- Comdex 88
About Product
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).
Allocation Accounts
| Name | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Year Shiller Barclays Global PTP Participation Rate |
Point to Point
Biennial
|
155%
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
|
220%
Participation
|
| 2-Year WisdomTree Siegel Strategic Value PTP Participation Rate |
Point to Point
Biennial
|
155%
Participation
|
| 2-Year WisdomTree Siegel Strategic Value PTP Participation Rate |
Point to Point
Biennial
|
205%
Participation
|
| 2-Year S&P 500 PTP Participation Rate |
Point to Point
Biennial
|
46%
Participation
|
| 2-Year S&P 500 PTP Participation Rate |
Point to Point
Biennial
|
59%
Participation
|
| 2-Year Shiller Barclays Global PTP Participation Rate |
Point to Point
Biennial
|
205%
Participation
|
| 2-Year Shiller Barclays CAPE Allocator 6 PTP Participation Rate |
Point to Point
Biennial
|
155%
Participation
|
| 2-Year Shiller Barclays CAPE Allocator 6 PTP Participation Rate |
Point to Point
Biennial
|
205%
Participation
|
| 2-Year Citi Grandmaster PTP Participation Rate |
Point to Point
Biennial
|
230%
Participation
|
| 2-Year Citi Grandmaster PTP Participation Rate |
Point to Point
Biennial
|
295%
Participation
|
Surrender schedule
| Year | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | 10% | 9% | 8% | 7% | 6% | 5% | 4% | 3% |
Riders
| Name | Inbuilt | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| BCA 2.0 FER Death Benefit with BALIR | Yes | 0.85% annually |
| BCA 8 2.0 SGO Max w/FER | No | 1.00% annually (1.40% max) |
| BCA 8 2.0 Flex Growth w/FER | No | 1.00% annually |
| BCA 2.0 FER 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
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
The 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.
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