American Equity Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2011 Results
American Equity Investment Life Holding Company , a leading underwriter of index and fixed rate annuities, today reported operating income1 for the year 2011 of $133.7 million, or $2.12 per diluted common share, an increase of 23% over 2010 operating income of $108.9 million or $1.70 per diluted common share.

Fitch Affirms American Equity's Ratings; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Issuer Default Rating of American Equity Investment Life Holding Company at 'BB+' and the Insurer Financial Strength ratings of its insurance operating subsidiaries, American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company and American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company of New York, at 'BBB+'.

A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of American Equity Investment Life Holding Company and Its Subsidiaries
A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- and issuer credit ratings of “a-” of American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company (American Eq

American National Announces Fourth Quarter 2011 Results
GALVESTON, Texas -- American National Insurance Company announced fourth quarter 2011 net income of $56,139,000 ($2.10 per diluted share) compared to net income of $35,570,000 ($1.33 per diluted share) ...

American International Group Earnings Preview: Q4 Swings to Profit on Tax Gain
Bailed-out insurance giant American International Group Inc. (NYSE:AIG), boosted by a one-time accounting gain, is expected to return to profitability when it reports its fourth-quarter earnings after markets close Thursday. Favorable stock market conditions and less reserve charges may also helped offset large losses stemmed from Thailand floods.