U.S. Department of Labor
When a pension plan sponsor selects an annuity provider, that selection is a fiduciary decision governed by ERISA that must be made solely in the interest of the plan participants and beneficiaries. (See 29 CFR§ 2509.95-1 for the Department of Labor’s interpretive bulletin regarding this issue.) For more information:
US Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration
- To contact, call 1-866-44-3272 or click here
- Click here for contact information for regional offices
State Insurance Agencies
Athene is regulated by state insurance agencies. For more information:
National Association of Insurance Commissioners
- Click here to find contact information for your state’s insurance department, including how to file a complaint
State Guaranty Associations
State Guaranty Associations provide varying levels of coverage of annuities if an insurer becomes insolvent. For more information:
National Organization of Life & Health Insurance Guaranty Associations
- To contact, call (703) 481-5206 or email [email protected]
- Click here to find contact information for your state’s guaranty association