American Equity to Present at Raymond James 31st Annual Institutional Investors Conference

American Equity Investment Life Holding Company (NYSE: AEL), today announced that Wendy C. Waugaman, Chief Executive Officer and President, and John Matovina, Chief Financial Officer and Vice Chairman, will be presenting at the Raymond James 31^st Annual Institutional Investors Conference in Orlando, FL on Wednesday, March 10 at 11:35 a.m. EST. Investors may access a web cast of this presentation on American Equity’s Website, www.american-equity.com.

Certain statements made during this presentation may constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities and Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties discussed in detail in American Equity’s most recent SEC filings.

ABOUT AMERICAN EQUITY

American Equity Investment Life Holding Company, through its wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, is a full service underwriter of annuity and life insurance products, with a primary emphasis on the sale of index and fixed rate annuities. The company’s headquarters are located at 6000 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, Iowa, 50266. The mailing address of the company is: P.O. Box 71216, Des Moines, Iowa 50325.