Athene Holding Ltd. is a financial services company, which engages in issuing, reinsuring, and acquiring retirement savings products designed for the increasing number of individuals and institutions seeking to fund retirement needs. It operates through the United States and International geographical segments. The Unites States segment includes California, Florida, New York, New Jersey, Arizona, and other. The International segment focuses on the United Kingdom, Ireland, and other. The company was founded by James R. Belardi and Frank L. Gills in May 2009 and is headquartered in West Des Moines, IA.